Your future is being built today in the small actions you take. Discover how habits shape success and how to create lasting change one step at a time.
References:
- Admiral McRaven’s 2014 Commencement Speech
- James Clear’s Atomic Habits
- Today’s Habit’s Are the Secrets To Your Future Blog Post
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Welcome to the Leadership Quotient. I’m Dusty Holcomb, and each day I’ll share a meaningful quote and explore how it applies to leadership and personal growth. Together, we’ll unpack lessons that help you lead yourself and others with purpose and clarity. Let’s get
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started. Today’s topic is written in a profound truth from Mike Murdock. The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. Let me ask you something. What does your routine say about the future that you’re building?
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Because the reality is your future isn’t created in a single defining moment, and it can’t be put off till tomorrow. It’s being built right now in the choices that you make every single day. Admiral William McRaven spoke to this in his 2014 commencement address at the University of Texas. He challenged undergraduates to start their day by making their bed. It wasn’t about the bed itself.
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It was about creating a small win. Completing one simple task first thing in the morning sets the tone for discipline and accomplishment. Highly recommend that you watch this and I’ll put a link to this in the show notes. The same principle applies to leadership. If you wanna grow, don’t try to change everything at once.
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Change one small habit. If you wanna be a better listener, commit to pausing before speaking in your next conversation. You wanna improve your health? Start with a 10 minute walk. Small actions compound into extraordinary outcomes over time.
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Here’s a challenge for you to get started. Three simple steps that you can bring to life today. 1, reflect on a habit in your daily routine that’s not serving your goals. 2, replace it with a small intentional action that moves you forward. 3, track your progress to the next week.
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Growth comes from consistency. If you wanna explore this further, highly recommend James Clear’s Atomic Habits. It’s a masterclass in understanding how small, consistent changes create lasting transformation. It’s the compound effect that really creates the future that you want to be part of. Your future isn’t waiting to appear.
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It’s happening right now. What small habit will you start today? Thanks for tuning in. Until next time, lead with intention and build that future that you can be proud of. Thanks for joining me today on the leadership quotient.
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I hope today’s quote gave you something to think about and apply in your leadership journey. If you found value in this episode, I’d love for you to share it. Subscribe or leave a review. Leadership is a journey. Keep moving
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forward, and I’ll see you tomorrow.
