Chapter 1: The Myth of Instant Transformation
Key Idea: We crave dramatic breakthroughs, but true change almost always begins with a humble first step.
• Why We Believe in Quick Fixes: How media and success stories overemphasize dramatic leaps—yet most lasting successes are built slowly.
• The Slow-Build Principle: The science of compounding (e.g., interest rates, muscle growth) shows that small, consistent inputs yield outsized results.
• Case Study: The story of a writer who drafted 100 words a day and eventually published a novel.
• Reflection & Exercise: Identify one area of your life where you've been waiting for a miracle rather than taking incremental steps. Commit to one 5-minute action you can do today.