War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy spans over 1200 pages. While I loved other works of Tolstoy, and wanted to read this masterpiece, the sheer size of the novel seemed daunting.
That’s when a friend suggested, “why not read 10 pages every day, you will finish it in 4 months.”
Embracing this approach, I began my journey through Tolstoy’s epic. Each day, those 10 pages became my focus, breaking down the colossal task into manageable daily milestones. I was soon immersed in the rich tapestry of characters and the story.
That’s the power of SMALL GOALS. They are like MEMEs
M – they seem less daunting and more MANAGEABLE. They help us see what needs to be done immediately, rather than feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the goal.
E – when we achieve a small goal, the pleasure network of the brain gets activated through release of dopamine. It ENTHUSES us to do more!
M – they help us MEASURE progress: are we moving in the right direction? If not, we can make quick course correction.
E – when we move in right direction with small success, small goals ENERGIZE us to sustain our efforts and reach the end goal.
Have you leveraged MEMEs to achieve big goals in your life?
At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog.
I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’.
Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations.
On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on.
I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe.
On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions
I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries.
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you!
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