I stumbled across this Chinese proverb:  “Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.”

In a world where we rush to succeed, hurry to accomplish, push to achieve, we often equate slow improvement with failure.

I like this proverb. It tells me that so long as I can work towards a goal and see some measurable improvement or progress, I have not failed. It tells me that the worst thing would be to stop trying, to freeze in place, out of a fear of failure.

Because, of course, if one stops trying, one is guaranteed never to grow.

This weekend take at least one step towards your goal — whether it’s putting one sentence onto paper, or registering for a seminar, or reading a work by your favourite writer, or relaxing with friends who believe in you.

Do that, and in my book you are a success!