Progress Begins with Small Steps

Each step you take is a quiet victory, a choice to push forward when it would have been easier to stay still. The voice in your head may doubt you, whispering that it’s too hard, too slow, or too late. But progress doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from showing up—day after day, step after step.

Consistency is built in the little things. It’s brushing your teeth every morning, making your bed, and lacing up your shoes even when you’d rather stay in. These small acts of discipline may feel insignificant, but they create a foundation for something greater. Each time you choose to do the small things, you’re reinforcing a mindset that says, “I’m committed. I’m showing up. I’m moving forward.”

Today, Saturday, I ran 15 miles in one day—a milestone that didn’t happen overnight. That distance was built on countless smaller runs, moments when I chose to get out the door even when I didn’t feel like it. It’s proof that every mile, every small effort, adds up to something bigger. Running those 15 miles wasn’t just a physical achievement; it was a testament to the power of persistence and the accumulation of small steps over time.

Running, like life, is about these choices. It’s not about setting records every day or being flawless in your execution. It’s about starting when it’s hard, when you’re tired, or when the world is quiet and no one is watching. Each step, no matter how small, adds up over time. That’s how progress works—in the daily decision to keep going.

So, if you’re moving forward today, be proud. Whether it’s your first mile, your slowest run, or just the act of getting out the door, you’re building something bigger than the moment. Progress begins with small steps, and those steps are always worth taking.