Approach Quote by Marci Shimoff
“To make the quickest progress, you don't have to take huge leaps. You just have to take baby steps-and keep on taking them. In Japan, they call this approach kaizen, which literally translates as 'continual improvement.' Using kaizen, great and lasting success is achieved through small, consistent steps. It turns out that slow and steady is the best way to overcome your resistance to change.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Positive Thinking, Marci Shimoff, 2015
Small, consistent actions create lasting change more effectively than large, infrequent efforts.
In simple terms: Steady tiny steps lead to big results.
Key Takeaway
Focus on daily incremental improvement.
Themes
progress
habit formation
resilience
Mood
motivational
steady
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- workplace improvement
- fitness training
- learning new skills
- budgeting
Key Concepts
Kaizen
incrementalism
behavioral change
Questions to Reflect On
- What tiny habit can you start today?
- How does consistency outweigh intensity?
A Different Perspective
Large sudden changes can cause burnout or resistance.
