A Commitment To Continuously Improve…One Babystep At A Time

Mon, Nov 30, 2009

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That’s right… just one little babystep at a time will allow you to continuously improve. Why do I bring this up?

Well, lately I’ve been thinking about how our media today portrays success as an overnight phenomenon…and you can lump happiness and goal achievement in there with success while we’re at it.

Think about the commercials we are being bombarded with in this holiday season with messages that say… lose weight in no time… be sexy in no time… make her happy instantly with diamonds!…and the list goes on and on…

So many products and services out there are all claiming to allow you to achieve your goal/be successful/be happy almost instantly!

I think we all know that while these products and services may make us happy in the short-term, the long-term changes you wish to make in your life take TIME and COMMITMENT.

These might be changes in your health, changes in your profession, changes in your relationships… they don’t happen overnight. These goals to continuously improve take commitment.

We could take MASSIVE ACTION to achieve them as fast as humanly possible, but I’m going to explain to you why that might not be the best way to go about achieving your goals.

As a matter of fact, I’m going to explain to you why BABYSTEPS are where its at in the journey to continuously improve!

Enjoy the video!

So, like I said…

Mastery does not happen overnight…whether it be mastery in keeping yourself healthy, being the best husband, wife, or parent, or being the best in your profession…these life changes take TIME and COMMITMENT like I said before.

In your process of life-long learning a quick way to burn yourself out is to expect yourself to be a master or achieve your goal overnight!

Taking babysteps allows you to achieve goals on smaller levels and build up your confidence in your ability to easily improve. By asking yourself every day how you can improve or how you can get one step closer to achieving your goal you will be taking the necessary babysteps.

If you enjoyed this message, you may want to check out the book which served as my inspiration… Jack Canfield’s The Success Principles … I have found this to book to be such an amazing reminder of great qualities to have. A book you should definitely have in your library!

Please leave me a comment below with your thoughts about this post… I look forward to reading them!

Yours in continuous improvement,

P.S. Please share this message with your Facebook and Twitter friends if you found it valuable! Thanks!

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17 Responses to “A Commitment To Continuously Improve…One Babystep At A Time”

Marvin Gonzalez Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 9:27 pm

Thanks Amanda for sharing these training series…i will have to see them again,because there were a lot important topics that i couldn’t catch up at one time. I am so gratefully with you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about the massive advertising tools available.I am going for sure share it with all my friends/contacts. Have a great evening and God bless!

Marvin Gonzalez

Eric Ireland Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

I enjoyed your video. It took me
back to the basics of achieving
my goals. Thanks

Jim Wertz Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 11:17 pm

Very good points made about taking baby steps. It is very important to end each day thinking of what you’ve accomplished and not about what you did not get done. Like you had mentioned the artists, the athletes and actors all work at there profession everyday and eventually become masters in their fields. I enjoy your thoughts and ideas, keep them coming.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step”.
Lao Tzu

Jim

Ellen Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 8:38 am

Amanda – Great information. I really needed to hear that today! Ellen

Ken Pickard Says:
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 am

Amanda,

I must admit this is a hard lesson for me to learn, especially with my personality of wanting it all and all right now. But that;’s exactly what has held me back for years. To much wanting and not enough laser focus of taking small steps. our goals… the really big and important ones… are not accomplished over night.

Thanks you for shining the light and leading the way.

Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
Ken Pickard´s last blog ..Social Tribes on Twitter Lists

Darlene Says:
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 am

Thanks, Amanda-Marie. Your message was exactly what I needed to hear. It is easy to get a tad discouraged when all of the puzzle pieces don’t immediately fall into place. I will take your reminder to heart to take baby steps and continue on … Certainly consistency would factor into this equation, right?

Sometimes the simple concepts are so easy to forget. Thanks for your great reminder

All the best,
Darlene

Jason Kerchner Says:
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:43 am

We are definitely a society of instant gratification. That’s what leads most people into financial trouble. You can have it now, just put it on the credit card. The thing is, you have to work to pay it off later.

There is no shortcut for hard work and effort, and breaking it down into baby steps, like you suggest, will help focus people on the journey rather than the end result.
Jason Kerchner´s last blog ..Dealing with Obstacles Before They Become Problems

Donny Gamble Says:
December 4th, 2009 at 4:28 pm

This is one of reasons that must people don’t succeed is due to the fact that try to move to fast and they don’t try to take baby steps before actually doing something. Starting a business takes time and dedication and it will not all happen in just one day
Donny Gamble´s last blog ..Why Even Kobe Bryant Needs a Mentor

Edward Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 9:48 am

Thanks so much Amanda for another great post.
I find that it is so easy to get caught up in things and think that giant steps are the only way to achieve the mastery and success we are looking for in our lives. With regards to the overnight success when you look into it for the people who have achieved great success, it was years in the making. Baby steps is where it is at…. Reminds me of the movie with Bill Murray called What About Bob. If you have not seen it and want a good laugh, check it out. It’s all about baby steps.
Have a great day!
God Bless,
-ed

Heather Taskovics Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

Another great post from my dear friend, Amanda!

I am a big supporter of *baby steps* in order to achieve a desired goal. Even though it may not seem like you are doing much, just remember that as time passes and all those little things add up, you will then be able to look back on what you did and realize that you did A LOT to get to where you are NOW.

Thanks so much, Amanda!

Heather
Heather Taskovics´s last blog ..Never Give Up: The Power Of Moving Forward

Aaron Wyssmann Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 2:13 pm

Wow Amanda that was exactly what I needed today. Thanks so much for bringing everything back into perspective. I’m alot like Ken talked about earlier where I want the destination to come so much quicker than it is…and that is definitely not a good thing.

Great post,
Aaron Wyssmann
Aaron Wyssmann´s last blog ..How to Make a Decision: 4 Simple Steps

Dawn Perucca Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 4:40 pm

Thanks, Amanda, for explaining this so well and telling the truth. I often have to remind myself, that I have had great success in the areas of my life that I have concentrated on improving over a long period of time and that I need to spend a lot of time concentrating on improving myself in some other areas in my life in order to realize success in those areas too.

Therese Miu Says:
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:51 pm

Hi Amanda,

Just visiting today to get inspiration from you. I love this post! I will be honest with you and will probably watch your vid more than 5 times. Like they say, “Repetition is the mother of all skills” I think you definitely hit the spot on this post. I wanted to share a personal story I was fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom for 3 years. And I got to watch my son from the moment he was born up until now. Babies & kids completely understand the baby steps mentality more than adults do. I remember when he just started walking he would take 1 step at a time holding onto the couch and lifting him self up.

I’m not sure as we get older where our “microwave mentality” comes maybe your right from too much exposures to the media. I am raising my own son definitely the idea of baby steps and want him to know and honor every commitment and actions he takes.

Living in Philippines most of my life I didn’t really have the microwave mentality or instant gratification mentality. I know everything we have must be earned with hard work one baby step at a time.

I thank you for this post! and will refill from time to time.

I appreciate our friendship!

Love Light & Blessings
Therese Miu´s last blog ..10 WAYS TO BE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT WITH YOUR FAMILY

Vitaliy Says:
January 1st, 2010 at 1:41 pm

Hi Amanda,

This is so true. I set very high goals for myself but I understand that it takes time, energy, commitment for long months for me to become a true master. Thanks for reminding me that I should not overwhelm myself and grow step by step every day.

You are the best. I share your passion.
Vitaliy Dubinin
Vitaliy´s last blog ..3 Network Marketing Success Secrets That Can Make You The Top Producer Of Your Company

Diane L Fisher Says:
January 14th, 2010 at 10:53 am

Thanks for the great article!! Media and sometimes even our fellow marketeers really do play more of a role in urgency than we might think. I will try to remember to slow down and enjoy the journey!!!
Diane L Fisher´s last blog ..Using internet marketing techniques on offline businesses…

Kim Pottle Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

This post reminded me of one of my favorite questions.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

I have a tendency to be impatient and take those ginormous steps. Yep, I suffer from frustration and burnout. I wonder what could possibly be taking soooo long? Then I take a step back and have a look at how far along I’ve come. Ok, so maybe I’m not that far away from my goal after all. It can still be a pretty continual struggle to be ok with smaller steps but I am working on it and appreciating the progress I have made…when I think of it…and that’s ok.

Thanks so much for sharing!
Kim Pottle´s last blog ..What Happens When You Don’t Get Your Way?

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Marvin Gonzalez Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Thanks Amanda for sharing these training series…i will have to see them again,because there were a lot important topics that i couldn’t catch up at one time. I am so gratefully with you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about the massive advertising tools available.I am going for sure share it with all my friends/contacts. Have a great evening and God bless!

Marvin Gonzalez
Eric Ireland Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I enjoyed your video. It took me
back to the basics of achieving
my goals. Thanks
Jim Wertz Says:
November 30th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Very good points made about taking baby steps. It is very important to end each day thinking of what you’ve accomplished and not about what you did not get done. Like you had mentioned the artists, the athletes and actors all work at there profession everyday and eventually become masters in their fields. I enjoy your thoughts and ideas, keep them coming.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step”.
Lao Tzu

Jim
Ellen Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 8:38 am
Amanda – Great information. I really needed to hear that today! Ellen
Ken Pickard Says:
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 am
Amanda,

I must admit this is a hard lesson for me to learn, especially with my personality of wanting it all and all right now. But that;’s exactly what has held me back for years. To much wanting and not enough laser focus of taking small steps. our goals… the really big and important ones… are not accomplished over night.

Thanks you for shining the light and leading the way.

Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
Ken Pickard´s last blog ..Social Tribes on Twitter Lists
Darlene Says:
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 am
Thanks, Amanda-Marie. Your message was exactly what I needed to hear. It is easy to get a tad discouraged when all of the puzzle pieces don’t immediately fall into place. I will take your reminder to heart to take baby steps and continue on … Certainly consistency would factor into this equation, right?

Sometimes the simple concepts are so easy to forget. Thanks for your great reminder

All the best,
Darlene
Jason Kerchner Says:
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:43 am
We are definitely a society of instant gratification. That’s what leads most people into financial trouble. You can have it now, just put it on the credit card. The thing is, you have to work to pay it off later.

There is no shortcut for hard work and effort, and breaking it down into baby steps, like you suggest, will help focus people on the journey rather than the end result.
Jason Kerchner´s last blog ..Dealing with Obstacles Before They Become Problems
Donny Gamble Says:
December 4th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
This is one of reasons that must people don’t succeed is due to the fact that try to move to fast and they don’t try to take baby steps before actually doing something. Starting a business takes time and dedication and it will not all happen in just one day
Donny Gamble´s last blog ..Why Even Kobe Bryant Needs a Mentor
Edward Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Thanks so much Amanda for another great post.
I find that it is so easy to get caught up in things and think that giant steps are the only way to achieve the mastery and success we are looking for in our lives. With regards to the overnight success when you look into it for the people who have achieved great success, it was years in the making. Baby steps is where it is at…. Reminds me of the movie with Bill Murray called What About Bob. If you have not seen it and want a good laugh, check it out. It’s all about baby steps.
Have a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
Heather Taskovics Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Another great post from my dear friend, Amanda!

I am a big supporter of *baby steps* in order to achieve a desired goal. Even though it may not seem like you are doing much, just remember that as time passes and all those little things add up, you will then be able to look back on what you did and realize that you did A LOT to get to where you are NOW.

Thanks so much, Amanda!

Heather
Heather Taskovics´s last blog ..Never Give Up: The Power Of Moving Forward
Aaron Wyssmann Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Wow Amanda that was exactly what I needed today. Thanks so much for bringing everything back into perspective. I’m alot like Ken talked about earlier where I want the destination to come so much quicker than it is…and that is definitely not a good thing.

Great post,
Aaron Wyssmann
Aaron Wyssmann´s last blog ..How to Make a Decision: 4 Simple Steps
Dawn Perucca Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Thanks, Amanda, for explaining this so well and telling the truth. I often have to remind myself, that I have had great success in the areas of my life that I have concentrated on improving over a long period of time and that I need to spend a lot of time concentrating on improving myself in some other areas in my life in order to realize success in those areas too.
Therese Miu Says:
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Hi Amanda,

Just visiting today to get inspiration from you. I love this post! I will be honest with you and will probably watch your vid more than 5 times. Like they say, “Repetition is the mother of all skills” I think you definitely hit the spot on this post. I wanted to share a personal story I was fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom for 3 years. And I got to watch my son from the moment he was born up until now. Babies & kids completely understand the baby steps mentality more than adults do. I remember when he just started walking he would take 1 step at a time holding onto the couch and lifting him self up.

I’m not sure as we get older where our “microwave mentality” comes maybe your right from too much exposures to the media. I am raising my own son definitely the idea of baby steps and want him to know and honor every commitment and actions he takes.

Living in Philippines most of my life I didn’t really have the microwave mentality or instant gratification mentality. I know everything we have must be earned with hard work one baby step at a time.

I thank you for this post! and will refill from time to time.

I appreciate our friendship!

Love Light & Blessings
Therese Miu´s last blog ..10 WAYS TO BE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT WITH YOUR FAMILY
Vitaliy Says:
January 1st, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Hi Amanda,

This is so true. I set very high goals for myself but I understand that it takes time, energy, commitment for long months for me to become a true master. Thanks for reminding me that I should not overwhelm myself and grow step by step every day.

You are the best. I share your passion.
Vitaliy Dubinin
Vitaliy´s last blog ..3 Network Marketing Success Secrets That Can Make You The Top Producer Of Your Company
Diane L Fisher Says:
January 14th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Thanks for the great article!! Media and sometimes even our fellow marketeers really do play more of a role in urgency than we might think. I will try to remember to slow down and enjoy the journey!!!
Diane L Fisher´s last blog ..Using internet marketing techniques on offline businesses…
Kim Pottle Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
This post reminded me of one of my favorite questions.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

I have a tendency to be impatient and take those ginormous steps. Yep, I suffer from frustration and burnout. I wonder what could possibly be taking soooo long? Then I take a step back and have a look at how far along I’ve come. Ok, so maybe I’m not that far away from my goal after all. It can still be a pretty continual struggle to be ok with smaller steps but I am working on it and appreciating the progress I have made…when I think of it…and that’s ok.

Thanks so much for sharing!
Kim Pottle´s last blog ..What Happens When You Don’t Get Your Way?

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