Ordinary to Extraordinary

Every day, month, and year, we get inspired to do many things in life, achieve different goals, and challenge ourselves. However, as time goes by these goals turn into just words written on a piece of paper. We see people around us achieve goals and live the life we too wish to live. There comes a point in life where we start to think that we need extraordinary talent to achieve our goals. For ordinary people like us who lack the brain power of Einstein or the physical strength of Bolt, it seems like the dreams we wish to realize are just dreams.

Starting small is the most important ingredient in achieving anything. The first step, is said to be the hardest : The first assignment we submit, the first step we take to achieve the dream of a high GPA. The first practice, the first step for an athlete to ace. It is important to realize that none of the people whom we consider to have succeeded in life have gone to that point overnight. Michael Phelps did not become an Olympic Gold medalist overnight. Instead, the uncountable days of practice and dedication are what took him to the place where he is today. Focusing only on the end result might lead us to feel overwhelmed and make us unable to understand how to get there. Starting small and making each step count helps us appreciate every moment in our journey to reach our desired destination.

Moreover, it is important to make a plan and allow ourselves to make efficient changes. Reading twenty books a year might sound challenging. However, planning to read at least one page each day will definitely take us to our goal, slowly but surely. Instead of focusing only on the end result, it is important to make a plan which we can use to approach the end result. It is also important to realize that this plan might vary from person to person. Each of us is different and has our own capacities. We must be mindful to make a plan which is most suitable to ourselves while making sure to reasonably adjust our plans so that it helps us instead of restricting us.

In addition, staying consistent is a significant factor that helps us to achieve our goals. The continuous days of practice are what make someone pro in playing an instrument. It does not matter how little you do each day as long as you keep doing it consistently. Consistency helps us develop habits that in return build momentum. Consistency is more crucial than intensity because at certain times trying to do a lot at once can lead us to get burnt out. Therefore taking small steps, but making them consistent is vital.

Furthermore, keep in mind that we are bound to make mistakes. No one is expected to achieve success without making mistakes. After all, mistakes are part of the journey. Mistakes are what make us learn more. It is okay to make mistakes, but we should be mindful to learn from those mistakes and bounce back to our track.

In conclusion, we have to understand that extraordinary is built from the ordinary. The end result is nothing but the small wins and achievements we make throughout our way. Start small, make a plan, stay consistent, and do not be scared to make mistakes.

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PENNED BY RISINI POLWATTAGE

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