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Listen "Ep. 21 - The Domino Effect: The Power of Starting Small and Building Big"
Episode Synopsis
I recently came across a video called Domino Chain Reaction (you have to check it out: watch here), and it got me thinking about how small actions can lead to massive change. In this episode, we explore how micro habits can create a chain reaction of progress that grows exponentially over time.
We’ll kick things off by discussing the fascinating domino chain reaction shown in the video, where a tiny domino sets off a sequence that knocks over one 1½ times larger, continuing until it topples something huge. This visual demonstrates a powerful truth: small beginnings can lead to monumental outcomes. The same principle applies to our habits and goals. By starting with the smallest, most manageable task, you can build momentum and create lasting change.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Getting Clear on Your Big Goals: You have to know where you're going before you start. We'll talk about how to break down large, seemingly overwhelming goals into smaller "micro domino" goals, each one building on the last.
Working Backwards from Big Goals: By starting at the end and working backward, you can identify the tiniest habit that will get you moving in the right direction. Success is just a matter of knocking over the first small domino.
Training Your Brain for Wins: Small wins are powerful. They give your brain a sense of achievement, which releases dopamine and keeps you motivated to keep going. We’ll discuss how to structure these micro habits in a way that sets you up for consistent success.
The Compound Effect: Like the growing dominoes, tiny habits stack and grow over time, creating momentum. It may feel slow at first, but as habits compound, progress accelerates, and before you know it, you’ll be achieving goals you once thought were out of reach.
Practical Examples: Whether it's working out for just 10 minutes or writing a single page, we’ll show how starting with the smallest, most manageable habit—something so easy you can’t say no to it—can create significant change over time.
The Reality of Success: We often hear about the grand achievements of successful people, but rarely about the tiny, unglamorous steps they took to get there. This episode sheds light on the “not-so-pretty” process behind growth—the grit, consistency, and persistence that actually make success happen.
As Henry Ford said, “Nothing is particularly hard if you break it into enough small pieces.” By breaking down your big dreams into small, achievable steps, you set the stage for a domino effect of progress that compounds into something extraordinary.
Don’t despise the days of small beginnings, because those small actions can lead to something remarkable.
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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
Seize The Day by Andrey Rossi • Uppbeat
License code: FL58PCUM8VWJJU7F
We’ll kick things off by discussing the fascinating domino chain reaction shown in the video, where a tiny domino sets off a sequence that knocks over one 1½ times larger, continuing until it topples something huge. This visual demonstrates a powerful truth: small beginnings can lead to monumental outcomes. The same principle applies to our habits and goals. By starting with the smallest, most manageable task, you can build momentum and create lasting change.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Getting Clear on Your Big Goals: You have to know where you're going before you start. We'll talk about how to break down large, seemingly overwhelming goals into smaller "micro domino" goals, each one building on the last.
Working Backwards from Big Goals: By starting at the end and working backward, you can identify the tiniest habit that will get you moving in the right direction. Success is just a matter of knocking over the first small domino.
Training Your Brain for Wins: Small wins are powerful. They give your brain a sense of achievement, which releases dopamine and keeps you motivated to keep going. We’ll discuss how to structure these micro habits in a way that sets you up for consistent success.
The Compound Effect: Like the growing dominoes, tiny habits stack and grow over time, creating momentum. It may feel slow at first, but as habits compound, progress accelerates, and before you know it, you’ll be achieving goals you once thought were out of reach.
Practical Examples: Whether it's working out for just 10 minutes or writing a single page, we’ll show how starting with the smallest, most manageable habit—something so easy you can’t say no to it—can create significant change over time.
The Reality of Success: We often hear about the grand achievements of successful people, but rarely about the tiny, unglamorous steps they took to get there. This episode sheds light on the “not-so-pretty” process behind growth—the grit, consistency, and persistence that actually make success happen.
As Henry Ford said, “Nothing is particularly hard if you break it into enough small pieces.” By breaking down your big dreams into small, achievable steps, you set the stage for a domino effect of progress that compounds into something extraordinary.
Don’t despise the days of small beginnings, because those small actions can lead to something remarkable.
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Check out my Website
Follow me on Instagram
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel
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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
Seize The Day by Andrey Rossi • Uppbeat
License code: FL58PCUM8VWJJU7F
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