Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction: This quote by Naeem Callaway talks about taking small steps to make sure that you’re moving forward. Sometimes, it is difficult to find the motivation to take big steps. In some cases, our goals might be large which talks about taking small, measurable steps. But when you’re either down or overwhelmed by large goals – look within and think about the small things that you can do. As long as it is in the right direction, this motivates us to keep moving forward. Remember Confucius’ quote on – it doesn’t matter how slowly you move as long as you keep moving forward.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.
Naeem Callaway
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction meaning
Once we know our direction which is determined by our values, the next step is about doing something about it. Unless we’re able to break down our large values or dreams into smaller goals – we won’t be able to find out if we’re succeeding or not. In the long run, these large goals make it difficult to keep track and even be motivated to move forward in life.
The meaning of sometimes the smallest step in the right direction is simply about taking small actions. You can’t solve all problems at once. As long as you are progressing and moving forward, it is incremental. These small changes will take you closer to the goal because, with time, these efforts compound making your problems/aspirations smaller. i.e
This approach tends to fight the concept of progress vs perfection. These small steps help you build momentum, and start creating opportunities for the outcome you want. If you do nothing, then things don’t stagnate, they get worse. The quote is a constant reminder that our results are in our actions. And the best way is to start and progress with small, incremental steps.
Small Steps in the right direction quotes
A small collection of small steps in the right direction quotes to remind us of the importance of incremental improvements
Small Steps in the right direction quotesOne step in the right direction is better than a hundred years of thinking about it – T. Harv Eker
Every step is a first step if it’s a step in the right direction – Terry Pratchett
While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior – Henry C. Link
Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.— Rumi
And a step backward, after making a wrong turn, is a step in the right direction – Kurt Vonnegut
Don’t try to rush progress. Remember — a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing – Kara Goucher
I like to step into areas where I am afraid. Fear is a sign that I am going in the right direction – April Greiman
It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.— Louis Sachar
It took me a long time to figure out that real big-time success comes from taking lots of small, ordinary steps in the right direction. And you can’t ever take the next step until you take the first.— Deacon Jones
Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right.— Tony Robbins
You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.— Roy Bennett
It’s a very slow process – two steps forward, one step back – but I’m inching in the right direction.— Rob Reiner
Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyways.— Eleanor Roosevelt
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Vinay sir u r really gr8….. U r truely an inspiration… I want to b like u….i mean how can any 1 think so well…write so well…n do everything so well.#respect
Action speaks louder than word…n u olways motivate us to tk that actions on time…!!
It is as always a pleasure to read ur post… :)
-S//@t!
Thank you Nanhi.. That’s a very sweet thing to say. Thank you so much :).. I am humbled by your words and at the same time feeling very proud too :).
He he, I love to think out loud Nanhi and I guess I am doing the same here too. I am really happy to know that you like these posts. Do keep coming and would love to see your thoughts often :)
Yeah Vinay and its the first step which is the toughest too …in all situations in including this Nepal one. Thanks for the Flipkart option I was not aware about it ..
PS. You have still not changed that stanza :) :) :)
He he.. I had thought that the repetition was only in the first line.. Looks like I have repeated the entire paragraph :D.. I have now made that change :)..
The Nepal earthquake is really a very poignant thing, it makes me go completely numb. I mean how can someone even face a calamity like that.
Great post again, no marketing and still a word of awareness for the cause. Thanks Vinay, Ill do mine now!
Thank you Shweta.. I think we all have that moral compass within us and it really feels good to respond to that.. But whatever I do, I know that it is so small and the difference it is going to make to the nepal quake victims is minimal to say the least..
Such situation, I think, have been faced by all of us. Sometimes, a small step is really all we need to make it big. As for the Nepal disaster, I’ve made a small donation through Facebook. It was fast and easy.
P.S. Vinay, there is a repetition of the first stanza in this post. Please look into it.
Thank you Maniparna.. I had completely missed that. Have made that change right away :)..
I guess the moral conflicts are common for us all. Good to know that I am not the only one in the boat :D :). I kept wondering, I mean it is such a huge thing, how can people even think of reacting to something like that. Something of that huge magnitude?! Phew.. :(
Really… :-( but some people are like that only…
And, you’re welcome. Typos are commonest thing…
Yea.. You’re right :).. He he, typos, I have made my good stupid share of them :D :D