Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Major achievements come from consistent small efforts rather than sudden bursts of inspiration.
- In plain terms
- Great things happen from small steps added together over time.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on small consistent actions for big results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small steps are you taking now?
- How can you improve daily?
Another view
Some breakthroughs do require sudden insight or chance.
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