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A Single Step

 



The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu

Big achievements are made through small yet concrete steps. No matter how big our dreams are, we can achieve them by taking small steps. Many who interpret the proverb as signifying the importance of small steps, miss out on its essence. No doubt, the small steps are important. Yet, one should not miss out on what the proverb tries to tell us.

Yes, the single step is important and will make all the difference. It will set us on the path of achievement. No doubt about that. But what is more important is how to begin the journey. How to begin is the core. Beginning with a single step is the essence. 

The first step is most important because we may have big plans, but they will not materialize if we don’t take that first step. They will not go anywhere if we don't begin. The beginning is key. Nothing happens without the beginning. A thousand dreams (I would say lakhs) die even before they begin. 

At times we may get bogged down by our dreams, ideas, or things that we may want to achieve. Their sheer intensity may weigh us down. That's where beginning with the single-step comes in. It is easy to trust and back ourselves to take the first step, back ourselves to make the beginning. It may not change us drastically, but that simple beginning sets the tone for the thousand miles to be covered. It is only when we learn to take the first step, we learn to walk.

Let the journey begin.


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