"成功とは自分の目標に向かって着実に進むことです"

Success is all about making consistent strides toward what you personally want to achieve. It’s not about sudden big wins or comparing yourself to others—it's the small, steady steps you take every day that count.

Imagine this: Thomas Edison working on the light bulb. He didn’t just wake up one morning and invent it. He faced thousands of failed attempts before he found the right filament. His success was about persistence, pushing forward bit by bit, even when things didn’t go right. Edison’s journey underscores that steady progress, no matter how slow it seems, is what truly leads to meaningful accomplishments.

Think about training for a marathon. You don’t start by running 26 miles on your first day. Instead, you begin with a mile or even just a walk around your neighborhood. Each day, you push a little further, build a little more stamina, and over time, you find yourself running longer distances. Success, in this case, is the gradual improvement and the commitment to showing up and running regularly.

So, how can you apply this in your own life? First, set clear goals. It’s hard to make progress if you don’t know what you’re aiming for. Break these goals down into smaller, manageable tasks. If your goal is to write a book, start by setting a target of writing just 200 words a day. It’s easier to commit to, and those words will add up over time. Celebrate your progress. It’s easy to get discouraged if you only focus on the end goal, but recognizing and rewarding your small achievements keeps you motivated.

Let me tell you about my friend Jenny. Jenny wanted to start her own bakery. At first, it seemed impossible—she didn’t have the money or the business knowledge. But she didn’t let that stop her. She began by perfecting her recipes at home, selling cakes to friends and family. Then she took a business course at night after her day job. Little by little, Jenny saved enough money and gained the skills she needed. After three years of hard work, she opened her bakery—now it’s one of the best in town. Jenny’s success was all about that steady, determined progress toward her dream.

Imagine you’re learning to play the guitar. At first, your fingers hurt, and it feels like you’ll never get the hang of it. But if you practice for just 15 minutes every day, after a few weeks, you notice your fingers are getting stronger, and you can switch chords a bit faster. Keep at it for a few months, and suddenly you can play your first song all the way through. That’s the power of steady progress—it transforms the impossible into the achievable, one small step at a time.

Remember, success isn’t an overnight thing. It’s built with patience, persistence, and the willingness to keep moving forward, even when the pace seems slow. So take that first step towards your goal today and keep going. Your future self will thank you.