“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
Lao-tzu
Although this is the popular form of this quotation, a more correct translation from the original Chinese would be "The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet." Rather than emphasizing the first step, Lao Tzu regarded action as something that arises naturally from stillness. Another potential phrasing would be "Even the longest journey must begin where you stand." I read this translation correction a few years ago and the thoughts still resonate strongly with me – begin where you are. We are still in the first quarter of 2010 and there is still plenty of time to take action starting with small steps toward what is big for your business this year.
Most things start off very small and work their way into bigger and/or better things. Have you stepped your way to your think big goals?
Three quick jump starters:
1. Review what first gave you the most energy and inspiration as you started your business and note what you continually push aside as not possible.
2. Commit to exploring one component of your business plan that you never have time for and remember exploration can begin with a simple conversation.
3. Create a short deadline for what you will do with this new information.
I was raised in San Francisco and I love the Chinese New Year celebrations which is this weekend on February 14th. This year will be the year of the Tiger thought to be the time to tackle something most difficult in your life. So it’s still not too late in the year to begin your think big goals.
Next month I will follow up on this conversation with a podcast interview with two different Executive Coaches on moving thinking big for small businesses.
Happy New Year! xīn nián hǎo, pronounced “sing nee-ann how.”
Connie
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