Guy Reams (00:00.91)
This is day 81, the law of iteration. We often paralyze ourselves with the need to be perfect right out of the gate. We look at the mount we want to climb or the person we aspire to become and we freeze because the gap between where we are and where we want to be seems insurmountable. We need a perfect plan before we take the first step. This is a trap.
The truth is that the journey of commitment is not paved with grandiose gestures but with the quiet consistency of small daily actions. This is where the law of iteration comes into play. Iteration is an incredibly effective method for personal growth because it enables continuous learning and adaptation. These are the keys to improving any skill or process over time. This approach is rooted in the idea of making gradual adjustments based on feedback and experience rather than seeking perfection from the outset.
When you embrace iteration, you are giving yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them. You are allowing yourself to be human. This reduces the crushing pressure of needing to succeed on the first try and encourages taking small steps towards a goal. One of the primary reasons why iteration leads to substantial personal growth is that it fosters a mindset of experimentation and resilience. You stop looking at failure as a dead end and start seeing it as data.
You try something that does not work, so you adjust. You try again. You refine your methods and strategies as you gather more information about what works and what does not work. This approach allows for more precise and tailored personal development. As you iterate, you can hone in on the specific areas that need improvement and focus your efforts more effectively. Each iteration provides valuable insight into your habits, preferences, strengths.
It enables you to develop strategies that are optimally adjusted to your individual circumstances. You are not just following a generic map, you are drawing