The 'nothing day' myth: Don't miss the compound interest of small sweat

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Do you ever feel like you've had a 'Nothing Day' - a day where the needle didn't move and no big wins were achieved?
In this introspective episode, our host challenges the way we view incremental progress. He argues that we often dismiss a day with a "flat, muted colour" until we zoom out and recognise the sheer volume of little wins we almost missed.
Discover the powerful philosophy: "Don’t miss the small sweat."
Learn why the real magic of progress is hidden in those small, consistent efforts, and how they compound over time to build a bulwark of unseen success. What feels like a day of zero progress is often just a necessary day of incremental consistency, ensuring massive progress when you adopt a long-term perspective.
2 Dec 11PM English South Africa Society & Culture · Society & Culture

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