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Minimum Viable Progress: The Fastest Way to Momentum
Why small progress done daily beats big plans done someday.
The Minimalist Minute
Welcome to your weekly dose of brain juice that helps you build better habits, get fit, and live longer.
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In today’s instalment:
The power of minimum viable progress
How consistency keeps your brain younger
#habits
Big goals are exciting. But they’re also intimidating. The fastest way to stall is trying to do too much, too soon.
Instead, aim for Minimum Viable Progress — the smallest possible action that moves you forward. It builds momentum. And momentum builds identity.
Examples:
Fitness: Can’t do your full workout? Do one set.
Nutrition: Can’t prep the whole meal? Chop one ingredient.
Mindset: Can’t journal for 10 minutes? Write one sentence.
The win isn’t the size of the action. The win is showing up.
#longevity
Consistency beats intensity when it comes to aging well.
A recent review of long-term studies found that even low-dose physical activity, done consistently, contributes to healthier aging — particularly for cognitive function. That means short walks, a few sets of resistance training, or stretching daily could preserve your brain longer than you think.
The takeaway?
Start small. Stick with it. Live longer.
#quote
“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
I hope you enjoyed this week’s instalment of the Minimalist Minute.
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Stay frosty,
Brett