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What does it mean?
Achieving big goals requires taking small, incremental steps.
In plain terms
Small steps lead to big goals.
What can you take from it?
Start with small steps for big goals.

Where it applies

  • planning
  • career development
  • personal projects

Putting it to work

  • break down goals
  • focus on progress

Questions to consider

  • What small step can you take today?

Another view

Sometimes bold leaps are needed.

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