Create Big Changes with Small Steps
When we rush, we often face doubt, fear, and resistance, leading us to falter. Adopting a strategy of small, consistent steps helps us progress steadily without falling into self-sabotage or other negative patterns. The Kaizen philosophy, championed by Masaaki Imai, highlights the power of small steps to create significant change, effectively overcoming the brain's resistance to new habits. [1] [2]
Does This Common Pitfall Also Hold You Back?
Often when we think about living our dreams or achieving our goals we think Big Daring Risks and Leaps of Faith!
We want to arrive tomorrow.
We want to have it all done yesterday.
And so we think Huge Heroic changes are what’s needed if we’re ever going to get there.
Here’s How to Move Forward, Says Science
Kaizen, proven to be effective, was brought to the Western world 30 years ago by Masaaki Imai in his book, 'Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success'. [1]
Focusing on Small Steps, rather than big leaps or quick changes is the heart of the ancient Japanese philosophy of Kaizen. [2]
The Kaizen philosophy is simple: Great change is made through small steps. And the science is irrefutable: Small steps circumvent the brain's built-in resistance to new behavior. [3]
