💰Life changes through the accumulation of the 'taken for granted' | Message for July 17th
Getters Iida has compiled words that accompany each of the
365 days of the year into one book. He reminds us with
important things we tend to forget
in our daily lives, using gentle words
.
I want to gain small insights in my daily life. With that thought in mind, I also introduce this message every day. I would be happy if you could read it quietly
at the start of your day.
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■ Message for July 17th
“How much can you raise the level of what you take for granted?”
If I were to sum up this day's message in one phrase, it is that
“rather than special efforts, gradually improving the quality of your daily ‘taken for granted’ habits will significantly change your luck and your life.”
■ The 'taken for granted' becomes the foundation of life
・Greeting others.
・Being punctual.
・Keeping promises.
・Expressing gratitude.
None of these are extraordinary things.
However, this book states that the accumulation of these daily
“taken for granted” habits is what becomes the
foundation for fostering trust with others and attracting good luck.
Instead of waiting for a special day when your luck will improve,
being diligent in your everyday actions will lead to future opportunities.
■ Small changes make a big difference
Raising the level of what you take for granted does not mean you need to set big goals.
For example,
・Arriving 5 minutes early.
・Saying “thank you” one more time.
・Tidying up your desk for just one minute.
Continuing such small actions will
gradually raise your own standards.
Growing just a little bit more than yesterday.
That accumulation will eventually
produce a big difference.
■ Habits over talent
Sometimes we think, “Only talented people succeed.”
But what this book conveys is that rather than special talent, the
accumulation of daily habits and efforts is what has the
power to change your life.
Lucky people do not focus on anything special, but rather
diligently continue the 'ordinary' things of daily life.
That is precisely why this attitude builds trust and attracts new connections and opportunities
.
■ A small step you can take starting today
・Try re-evaluating one of your 'ordinary' habits. ・Try being conscious of
acting a little more carefully than yesterday. ・Try spending today with the theme of
'doing one thing just a little better than usual'.
Life is not changed by a single major challenge.
By gradually accumulating the 'ordinary' things of every day,
the future will change little by little.
Believing that today's small step will lead to
great growth tomorrow, let's cultivate our own unique 'ordinary' habits.
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