The Power of Small Wins
Stop Chasing the Big Leap
We’ve all been sold the myth that success comes from one giant breakthrough — the promotion, the investment, the perfect idea. But the truth? Those “big leaps” rarely happen without hundreds of small wins stacked underneath them.
The leaders who last — the ones who build real trust, influence, and resilience — don’t wait for one defining moment. They commit to progress learning: the discipline of growing through small, consistent steps.
(Related: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment)
What Are Small Wins?
A small win is any action that moves you forward, no matter how minor it feels in the moment.
Sending the email you’ve been avoiding.
Speaking up once in a meeting.
Finishing a workout instead of skipping it.
Reading ten minutes of a book that challenges you.
On their own, they look insignificant. But when repeated, small wins create momentum — and momentum changes everything.
Why Small Wins Matter for Leadership
Builds Confidence
Every completed action proves you can follow through. Confidence doesn’t come from theory — it comes from evidence you’ve acted.Creates Trust
People follow leaders who are reliable. Consistently stacking wins shows others you deliver, not just talk.Generates Momentum
Success attracts success. One win creates energy for the next, building a rhythm others can feel and follow.
(Read next: Stop Drifting. Start Shifting)
The Progress Learning Mindset
Progress learning means you don’t wait until you “know it all” or “have it all figured out.” You learn by doing. Each win teaches you something new, and over time, the stack becomes a foundation.
This is how the best leaders grow: not through sudden genius, but through steady progress.
👉 Key Shift: Replace “perfect plan” with “imperfect progress.”
How to Start Stacking Wins Today
Define One Small Step
Ask: What’s the smallest action I can take in the next 24 hours?Track Your Wins
Write them down daily. The stack only grows if you can see it.Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection
Leadership isn’t about flawless moves — it’s about consistent forward motion.Apply It Beyond Work
Use the same approach in health, relationships, and personal growth. Wins compound everywhere.
Hard Truth: Without Small Wins, Drift Wins
If you’re not stacking small wins, you’re drifting. Drift steals days, months, even years. Small wins are the antidote — each one pulls you back on course and proves you’re moving.
(Also read: Wake-Up Call: Why Drifting Is Stealing Your Years)
The Shift Strategy
The Shift Strategy is built on this principle: hard truth + small steps = real change.
It’s not about waiting for motivation or chasing some massive breakthrough. It’s about shifting today, winning today, and stacking those wins until the life you want isn’t a dream — it’s your reality.
👉 Pre-order The Shift Strategy here and get the framework that helps you stop drifting, break the cycle, and build the future you’re capable of.
Because big wins are nothing more than small wins — stacked.