Big Problems Demand Small Solutions

23 Nov 2024 #misc

That was what Seth Godin answered during an interview with Jim Kwik for the Kwik Brain podcast. Jim asked him about mindset shifts for people stuck in the ideation phase, struggling to take action.

Then Seth expanded his answer by saying:

“Let’s start with a small solution first…Let’s figure out what’s the smallest habit change that would lead you to create the conditions for the system to support you in where you’re going.”

Seth used back pain as an example. Before going through back surgery, we should change shoes, lose weight, and walk. Those steps require 10 minutes a day. Less effort and commitment than surgery.

I connect that idea with James Altucher’s Daily Practice. By doing something every day for our body, mind, and spirit, we’re creating the conditions to support change in our lives.