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The Ten Percent Advantage: How to Make Progress Every Day

The antidote to inertia

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Gustavo Razzetti
Jul 02, 2018
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The antidote to living on inertia

Momentum builds achievement. — Pic by @andybeales

“Change has to be hard because you’re fighting against inertia.” ― James Thornton

When you are exhausted, change feels hard (or even impossible).

Most people wake up in the morning full of dreams — they want to change themselves completely. They wish to become wiser, more creative, more successful, smarter, valuable; you name it. Sounds familiar?

The problem is wanting to do everything at once.

An intense motivational boost can backfire — you shift from over-enthusiasm to total frustration.

Dreaming big fuels your motivation, but it’s not enough. To achieve your goals requires building momentum — to progressively develop your capacity and strength without emptying your mental tank.

The ten percent rule helps you make progress without exhausting yourself.

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