All big things come from small beginnings.
Status: #idea
Tags: The Aggregation of Marginal GainsThe Aggregation of Marginal GainsSmall, consistent changes or improvements, when compounded over time, can lead to significant outcomes.
Examples:
* Shifting the route of an airplane by just a few degrees results in landing in a completely different city.
* Cancer grows undetectably for most of its life, then quickly dominates.
* Bamboo spends years building roots underground before shooting up 90 feet in six weeks.
Where does this idea come from?
* Compounding effects
What's similar to this idea?
* Shifting the route of, small beginnings
References
Atomic Habits by James Clear > Chapter 1