“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
Lao Tzu
A young soldier once trained under a seasoned warrior. Driven to be the best, he practiced tirelessly, asking again and again when his true test would come. Finally, the elder said, “Patience. Every swing, every run, every fall is the test. The day you stop valuing each step is the day you fail, no matter the final fight.”
The soldier came to understand that victory isn’t forged at the end. It’s built, step by step, through every moment of discipline. Each step forward, however small, is a quiet act of courage, a promise kept, a battle won.
Ask yourself, What single step can I take today to move toward my goal? Because in that one step, the real victory is forged.
