The Power of Small Wins in Moving Forward

Have you ever been consumed with the end goal in mind, completely ignoring the small wins you've accumulated? It happens more than you think, and that's okay. Progress rarely comes from giant leaps. It comes from the steady rhythm of small wins.

Jack Welch, legendary CEO of GE, understood this deeply. When he faced a company tangled in bureaucracy, he didn’t start with sweeping declarations. Instead, he created “Work-Out,” a process where employees could cut through red tape and implement quick changes right away. These small wins built trust, energy, and momentum that carried GE into larger transformations.

Think of Thomas Edison, who Welch admired—progress came from hundreds of tiny experiments, not one single leap. Likewise, Marcus Aurelius reminds us: “What stands in the way becomes the way.” Each step forward, however small, reshapes obstacles into fuel.

The lesson is simple: celebrate and pursue progress, not perfection. Small wins build confidence, create belief, and prove that change is possible. Steve Jobs once said, “Real artists ship.” Shipping small wins is what keeps an organization alive and moving forward.

As Scripture reminds us: “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” (Zechariah 4:10).

Application for Today:

• Break down your big vision into small, winnable steps.
• Celebrate each forward move, no matter how small.
• Use small wins as the fuel for the bigger battles ahead.

Success is not one giant leap—it’s a thousand small wins stacked together.

Happy Building!

-- Joshua