LT Success Insights: Success Snapshot #3 – Just Start

LT Success Insights: Success Snapshot #3 – Just Start

In the last email, we simplified your goals with the “Next 3 Moves” method — breaking things down so they’re easy to take action on.

Today, we’re talking about the next essential piece: momentum, and how to create it even when motivation is low.

As always, you’ll get one Insight, one Action, and one Tool to help you stay on track — without the overwhelm.

Success Snapshot #3: Just Start – Build Momentum with Small Wins

Helping you take action — even on the hard days.

Insight:
You don’t need motivation to start — starting creates momentum.

As I work on my MBA, run a business, and work full-time, I’ve learned this firsthand. Some days, I don’t feel like doing anything, but when I just set a timer and start, everything shifts.
Waiting for the “right time” often means nothing gets done. Lower the bar. Start small.

Action:
Pick one small win and complete it today (in 15 minutes or less).
Here are a few ideas:

  • Take a 10-minute walk

  • Stretch for 5 minutes

  • Swap juice for coconut water

  • Watch 10 minutes of that course you signed up for

  • Journal 3 things you’re grateful for

You don’t need to do it all. Just do one.

Tool:
The 2-Minute Rule from Atomic Habits by James Clear.

This rule helps you stop overthinking and just begin. Starting is the win — and that’s how momentum builds.

When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do.”

Start small. Start now. Keep it light, and keep moving forward.

See you in the next Success Insight!


Lemuel B. Thomas Jr.
Helping busy professionals reach their goals without burnout
Creator of the Success Insights Newsletter
Owner of LT Success Coaching

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