“The fool, with all his other faults, has this also—he is always getting ready to live.” -Seneca
“And don’t go expecting Plato’s Republic; be satisfied with even the smallest progress, and treat the outcome of it all as unimportant.” -Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
“Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.” -Zeno
“Think of many things; do one,” -Portuguese Proverb
No doubt if you’re working on a passion project, there are a million ideas, tasks, and roads you can travel down. All of them have merit.
If you’re struggling to prioritize, pick one task–no matter how small or inconsequential you think it is–and complete it. Trust that in doing so, you will gain momentum and clarity to know exactly what to do next.
P.S. – This excellent Daily Stoic blog post.
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