Strategy of committing to extremely small, achievable actions to build momentum and overcome resistance to starting tasks. Lowers the barrier to action while often leading to extended work sessions once begun.
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Minimum Viable Progress
Commit to doing the smallest possible version of a habit or task. The goal is to show up, not to achieve a specific outcome.
Anyone can do one push-up. The barrier is nearly zero.
Showing up consistently matters more than duration.
Once started, often continue beyond minimum.
Easier to maintain daily streak.
Starting is usually the hardest part. Once in motion, continuing is easier. This leverages Newton's First Law of Motion applied to behavior.
Make the minimum so small it's impossible to say no.
On low-energy days, hit the minimum and call it success.
Commit to 2 minutes. Usually leads to longer session.
When starting a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do.
"Just 30 minutes" is still a barrier on busy days.
Minimum is the goal, anything more is bonus.
Completion at any level is success.
Once minimum is automatic (30+ days), can slowly increase.
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