Make little bets to move towards successful missions.
from So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport
Making little bets on the way to success means that there won’t be any room for major mistakes. If you detect a small mistake in the direction you’ve taken, then you won’t lose much by trying another little bet.
How to Apply This
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Identify small steps that you think will lead you to your goal.
Making small steps in a certain direction means that you will quickly establish if they are the right ones without suffering a major failure. -
Analyze the outcomes of taking small bets.
Consider whether the bets you’ve made have taken you closer to your desired goal.
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