I am sure you have played with dominos at some point in your life, but did you know that a domino can knock over another domino that is 1.5x or 50% bigger than itself? This obviously leads to something much bigger than the original action.
Take the video I have inserted below. In the video, you will see that the 1st domino is only 5mm high and the 13 domino is over 1 metre high. If it was extrapolated out, the 29th domino would be the size of the Empire State building. Amazing hey!
Take the video I have inserted below. In the video, you will see that the 1st domino is only 5mm high and the 13 domino is over 1 metre high. If it was extrapolated out, the 29th domino would be the size of the Empire State building. Amazing hey!
Now, imagine applying this concept to your health, habits, and overall well-being.
What if a few small, consistent changes today could create staggering long-term results in your life?
Related: You can see my own video I made on this topic on my Instagram page by clicking here.
What if a few small, consistent changes today could create staggering long-term results in your life?
Related: You can see my own video I made on this topic on my Instagram page by clicking here.
How Small Changes Lead to Big Results
We often think that massive transformations require massive effort, but that’s not necessarily true.
Just like with the dominos, one small improvement can set off a chain reaction of positive change.
Just like with the dominos, one small improvement can set off a chain reaction of positive change.
- A single 10-minute walk daily can improve your mobility, mood, and metabolism over time.
- Swapping one unhealthy meal a week for a nutritious one can shift your overall diet over months and years.
- A few minutes of daily stretching can prevent injuries and keep you moving better as you age.
The Science of Compound Growth
I read in James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits” the idea of getting 1% better everyday. The idea being, that if you improve by just 1% every day, those small changes compound over time. A 1% improvement daily leads to being 37 times better in a year!
This means that small, seemingly insignificant choices—what you eat, how you move, how you manage stress—can create huge results over time.
This means that small, seemingly insignificant choices—what you eat, how you move, how you manage stress—can create huge results over time.
How to Start Your Own Domino Effect
The key to long-term success isn’t making drastic changes all at once—it’s about making small, sustainable shifts that naturally build momentum.
- Start tiny: The best place to start is to pick one small action that feels easy—whether it’s stretching for 5 minutes, drinking more water, or standing up more during the day when you are at the computer.
- Be consistent: The magic is in repetition. Keep going, even if it feels too small to matter. Remember it takes on average 66 days to create a new habit.
- Trust the process: Change happens gradually. But over time, those small efforts will create big results—just like one domino tipping over another, bigger one.
Final Thoughts
Big transformations don’t happen overnight. But just like a tiny domino can eventually knock over something much larger, your small daily choices have the power to create massive, lasting changes in your health and well-being.
What’s your small domino, or one small change you can start today to begin your own domino effect?
What’s your small domino, or one small change you can start today to begin your own domino effect?
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