Last week, while in the gym with my trainer, I mentioned to him how I want to start using the 1% rule (from “Atomic Habits” I think?) to increase my weight-lifting in 2026 gradually. Like the boy and the ox story.
What resonated with me from this Substack? The “wave” of Entrepreneurship - SO TRUE!
I love that example, Lavenia - it’s exactly the same principle at work. The progress is so gradual you barely notice it day to day, until one day you realize your capacity has changed. And yes, the wave metaphor really seems to land for people - entrepreneurship rarely feels like arrival, it’s all about staying upright as things keep moving. :-)
That’s so true! Once you start seeing it that way, it’s hard not to notice how much of entrepreneurship is really about staying balanced - and getting back on when you fall.
Great job for teaching kids important life lessons early, Danny! Growing up in an Indian household, the focus at home has always been exceling in Math and Science and nothing beyond that, so your post underscores the importance of lessons beyond academics. I shared the Ox story with my kids, and they got it, I think :)
I especially love your point about doing small hard things consistently to increase your capacity for the big hard things, such an important lesson.
Thank you - I really appreciate you sharing that! I love hearing that the story landed with your kids too. And yes, that idea of building capacity through small, consistent challenges feels especially important alongside academics. Those lessons tend to compound in ways you only really see years later. :-)
Last week, while in the gym with my trainer, I mentioned to him how I want to start using the 1% rule (from “Atomic Habits” I think?) to increase my weight-lifting in 2026 gradually. Like the boy and the ox story.
What resonated with me from this Substack? The “wave” of Entrepreneurship - SO TRUE!
I love that example, Lavenia - it’s exactly the same principle at work. The progress is so gradual you barely notice it day to day, until one day you realize your capacity has changed. And yes, the wave metaphor really seems to land for people - entrepreneurship rarely feels like arrival, it’s all about staying upright as things keep moving. :-)
Yes, the wave! We’re either riding the wave or climbing back on the board. Entrepreneurship definitely feels like that.
That’s so true! Once you start seeing it that way, it’s hard not to notice how much of entrepreneurship is really about staying balanced - and getting back on when you fall.
Great job for teaching kids important life lessons early, Danny! Growing up in an Indian household, the focus at home has always been exceling in Math and Science and nothing beyond that, so your post underscores the importance of lessons beyond academics. I shared the Ox story with my kids, and they got it, I think :)
I especially love your point about doing small hard things consistently to increase your capacity for the big hard things, such an important lesson.
Thank you - I really appreciate you sharing that! I love hearing that the story landed with your kids too. And yes, that idea of building capacity through small, consistent challenges feels especially important alongside academics. Those lessons tend to compound in ways you only really see years later. :-)