The Power of “One More Step”
1. The Secret of Relentless Progress
The Shipwreck Survivor: A 14-year-old girl survived by repeating “one more stroke” until she reached shore.
Buddha’s Wisdom: When disciples asked, “How far to the monastery?” he always answered: “Just one more kilometer.”
The Lesson: Success isn’t about the finish line—it’s about refusing to stop.
Try This: When exhausted, say: “Just one more call. One more rep. One more try.”
2. Your Past Doesn’t Define You—It Fuels You
Bitcoin Billionaire: Went to jail, called it “the best lecture in positivity.”
My Story:
Childhood hell → Near-death experience → Chose happiness.
Couldn’t speak German properly → Learned English + wrote books.
Pain = Your Greatest Teacher:
“The worst times forge the strongest minds.”
→ Action Step: Write down one past struggle that made you stronger. Thank it.
3. The Obstacle Is the Asset
Stuttering Child → Multilingual Author: If I’d listened to “You’re stupid,” I’d never have written a word.
Science Backs This: Post-traumatic growth shows 70% of people gain strength, clarity, or purpose after trauma .
Your Turn:
“What if my biggest weakness is my secret weapon?”
4. Fail Forward—Never Backward
Repeating Mistakes = Stagnation:
“If you keep doing what hurt you, you’ll keep hurting.”
Repeating Success Wrong = Disaster:
Past strategies won’t work in a new world (e.g., Blockbuster vs. Netflix).
Solution: Act from imagination, not memory.
→ Hack: Ask daily: “Am I moving forward—or just replaying the past?”
5. Cut the “Backward-Looking” People
Toxic Nostalgia: Friends stuck reminiscing “remember when…” drain your future.
Upgrade Your Circle: Surround yourself with people who ask:
“What’s your next move?”
“Where are you traveling this year?”
Key Insight: Misery loves company—don’t RSVP.
Final Challenge: The “Unstoppable” Test
Physical: Do one more push-up than usual.
Mental: Learn one new word in a foreign language today.
Emotional: Forgive one past hurt holding you back.
Remember:
The girl in the lake didn’t swim the whole way at once—she swam one stroke at a time.
You don’t need to see the whole staircase. Just take the next step.
Why This Works:
Neuroscience: Small wins trigger dopamine, fueling motivation .
History: From Edison to Einstein, breakthroughs came from persistence, not perfection.
You: Every obstacle you’ve survived proves you’re built for this.
Question: What’s your “one more step” today? (Reply with your commitment.)
My Video: How to Become Unstoppable https://youtu.be/2unpK64we0I
My Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast5/How-to-Become-Unstoppable.mp3