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“We're going to start with small, easy things; then, little by little we shall try our hand at the big things. And after that, after we finish the big things, we shall undertake the impossible.” quote by Nikos Kazantzakis
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“We're going to start with small, easy things; then, little by little we shall try our hand at the big things. And after that, after we finish the big things, we shall undertake the impossible.”

Nikos Kazantzakis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Begin with modest tasks, gradually tackle larger challenges, ultimately aiming for the seemingly impossible.

In simple terms: Start small, grow bigger, aim for the impossible.

Key Takeaway

Embrace progressive ambition.

Themes

growth ambition perseverance

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • project planning
  • skill acquisition
  • sports training
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

incremental progress goal scaling mindset shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today?
  • How do you handle setbacks when scaling goals?
A Different Perspective

Overestimating capacity can lead to burnout.

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