“It is always the
simple that produces the marvelous.”
-Amelia Barr
Many people think that in order to dream and achieve
marvelous things that marvelous measures must be taken. And when those marvelous measures are deemed
too drastic, they stop dreaming and achieving altogether. However, I have four little words for
you: Keep It Simple, Stupid.
I say that very lovingly, of course. What I mean by “K-I-S-S” is that you can
continue to dream and achieve the marvelous if you just break things down into
simpler steps.
Want to completely shift careers?
Research small, simple
steps that can help you make that change: maybe it’s taking an online class or
identifying other individuals in that business that you can interview and
shadow.
Want to retire early? Identify
trusted advisors with whom you can meet to outline next steps and then tackle
them one at a time.
The point is: don’t skip to step D without conquering steps
B and C first; because conquering steps A, B, and C helps increase your
confidence to go on to step D, then E, F, and so on – all the way to marvelous.
Simple is a ripple effect, and it pays off in
dividends. By working out and building
your own “simple muscle”, you focus on the things that really matter to you and
you learn to cut out the things that don’t.
So the next time something seems “too marvelous”, break it
down and K-I-S-S.
Julie Strzyz, Personal Growth and Leadership Coach