Blog #676: It’s Number 1 of 10,000

Jan 23, 2025Blog Post

Why “It’s Number 1 of 10,000” Matters More Than You Think.

It’s Number 1 of 10,000 is how Shawn Anderson reminds us that every big journey starts with the smallest but most important step—the first one.

When you approach each day with the mindset that It’s Number 1 of 10,000, you start focusing on progress, not perfection.

If we’re paying attention to living…

We walk through life today
with a shade more wisdom than yesterday.

Undoubtedly…

We know more about creating better health,
deeper happiness…and more harmony.

If…

You had the chance to share ONE difference-making thought with thousands of others…what would it be?

Today…

I’ll use my chance.

______

From the moment we’re born…
we’re learning lessons.

As a baby…
I learned to watch faces.
I learned my feet can get me places.
I learned the sounds I made had impact.

As a child…
I learned having a pet is having a best friend.
I learned there is more to see outside than inside.
I learned the more I practiced, the better I became.

As a school kid…
I learned someone else is always faster.
I learned that books have magical power.
I learned to take turns when shooting baskets.

As a young guy trying to make a difference…
I learned to spend less money than I made.
I learned success isn’t as easy as they tell you.
I learned if I let failure get me down, I would never climb up.

As a guy growing older…
I learned I’m inspired the most when I inspire the most.
I learned that walking 750 miles is only impossible when I think it is.
I learned my best meditation is sitting outside watching my dogs see the world.

But in all of the difference-making lessons branded on my heart, brain, and soul, the most important lesson… #1 of 10,000… is this:

“If I’m not loving life, I’m doing something wrong.”

Yours to think about.

S.

PS: I ran this blog one year ago. After giving my intro a fresh spin today, I thought I’d give the blog a chance to make a difference one more time.

 

 

 

(Audio version)

One Step Closer, One Step Stronger.

Let It’s Number 1 of 10,000 be the mindset that pushes you forward—step by step—until those 10,000 steps become your life story.

EXTRA Thoughts

When I turn Tomorrow into Today
I give myself less to regret tomorrow.

Did you miss last week’s blog?

In using the inspiration of 12 people I know, I shared one commonality between them that changed their lives forever for the BIGGER.

Curious?

A Secret Shared by Twelve

Thank you for hanging out with me this week.

I hope I added value to your day…and life.

With appreciation and gratitude…

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