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Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land. Exodus 23:30

If you’re like me, you have a hundred things on your mind to achieve in life – someday! We all know people who are about to start a business, they’re going to open a savings account, planning to spend more time with their family. But in most cases, these dreams get pushed aside for a more opportune time – someday!

The secret to success is to tackle a big problem in “bite size pieces.” In other words, take a baby step. Then take the next step, followed by another. “Little by little” is how God told Israelites to capture a giant territory. I’ve realized that if we can focus on our short-term goal, in the process of time, we’ll be able to achieve the big goal.

For example, if you want to save a ton of money, start putting away $10 today. If you’re planning to loose 50 lbs. in weight, start walking the neighborhood with a goal of loosing just one pound a month. Baby steps! If you long to support missions, don’t wait until you have $500 extra cash in hand, start by sending $20 a month.

Friend, whatever you want to achieve in life, start by taking a baby step today. Do not wait for the conditions to get better. In most cases, the situation will not be much better next week. But if you take the baby step today, followed by another and then another, you’ll be that much closer to achieving your big goal. By next year, you’ll be amazed what miracle you’ve created for yourself.

Practical Application:

1. Set goals. Set long term goals then divide it in to daily goals.

2. Make your goals public. Create accountability. Talk about it – a lot.

3. Be consistent to achieve your daily goals.

4. Evaluate yourself weekly. What’s working; what’s not? Take appropriate measure to change.

5. Treat yourself with something small (not ice-cream if you’re planning to loose weight).

6. Silence the voice of condemnation and start again when you fail.

7. Accept the fact that it will take time.

Remember, a journey of a thousand mile begins with a single step.

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