Sometimes 1% > 100%
I went to bed last night feeling excited to bike across town the next morning.
But between the loud music coming from my next-door neighbor and my body still sore from going to the gym that day, I woke up the next morning really groggy and lacking the willpower to get up, put on my cycling gear, and push my legs.
Even so, I did it anyway.
I got up, pedaled the bare minimum -- a 6K lap across my usual morning walk route -- and headed back home.
It was the best decision ever.
I came back feeling energized and refreshed. After making a cup of pourover, I think I just had the perfect start to my day.
I've come to realize that sometimes things that feel daunting or insurmountable are actually easy to get past once you've just tried.
Sometimes the bare minimum is enough, and getting past the hump will propel you forward.
We don't always have to go 100% -- it's often enough to just go.