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Momentum Through Small Actions

Starting big projects with the smallest possible action to build psychological momentum, rather than waiting until you feel ready to tackle the whole thing.

Decision Rule

When facing a large, overwhelming task, identify the tiniest possible step you can take right now and do it immediately.

How It Works

Small completions create a sense of progress and capability, reducing the psychological resistance to continuing. Each small action proves you can make progress, building confidence for larger steps.

Failure Modes

Getting stuck on small actions and never progressing to bigger ones

Mistaking busy work for meaningful progress

Using small actions as procrastination from important but difficult tasks

Not connecting small actions to larger meaningful goals

Example Decision

Instead of trying to plan your entire year at once, you start by cleaning out just the cup holder in your car, which creates momentum and makes the bigger planning session feel more manageable.