Right after the winter solstice, the daylight grows by only 30–60 seconds a day. Hardly noticeable.
By January, it quickens to 1–2 minutes a day.
By February and March, it surges — 2.5 to 3 minutes a day — until the world tips into spring.
That’s how growth works in our own lives too.
Think about it: when you start something new — a habit, a project, even a relationship — the progress is so small you can barely see it. One walk. One prayer. One client call. One page read. One act of kindness. It doesn’t look like much.
But if you keep going — those “seconds” turn into “minutes.” And then one day, the momentum shifts. The light gets brighter. What once felt like darkness gives way to spring.
I’ve seen this in so many areas of life:
- In business, when the early calls feel like dead ends, until suddenly doors open.
- In family, when the daily check-ins or small texts add up to real connection.
- In faith, when the quiet daily disciplines — scripture, service, prayer — suddenly feel like an anchor in a storm.
🌱 Progress rarely comes in leaps. It comes in steady increments. Seconds to minutes. Minutes to hours.
The important part isn’t the pace — it’s the persistence.
Even nature reminds us: growth accelerates the longer you stay faithful to the process.
So whether you’re building a career, strengthening a relationship, improving your health, or shaping your character — remember this truth: even the smallest step toward the light counts.
What’s one “small daily gain” you’re committed to right now?
Jim Barlow, MS, The Alchemist of Leverage
OakTree Strategic Leverage-Smarter Leverage. Greater Outcomes.
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