“Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in ten years.” - Bill Gates

In an era of short attention spans, we often forget the power of persistence and the compound effect of small improvements.

Many of us are prone to setting ambitious goals for ourselves, only to abandon them when we don't see immediate results. We forget that success is rarely an overnight phenomenon. In fact, it is the small, consistent actions we take every day that compound over time to create remarkable achievements.

On the other hand, we often fail to recognize the incredible progress we can make over an extended period of time. When we set long-term goals, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task and underestimate our ability to achieve it. However, if we break the goal down into smaller, manageable steps, we can steadily progress towards our goal, ultimately achieving far more than we ever thought possible.

The key is to strike a balance between setting ambitious but realistic goals and taking consistent action towards them. We need to remember that it's the daily habits and routines we develop that create the foundation for long-term success. By consistently showing up and putting in the work, we can achieve remarkable things over time.

Gates' law is a powerful reminder that success is not a sprint but a marathon. It requires patience, consistency, and a willingness to stay the course over the long run.