One thought leads to another, and soon I'm carried along a current that brings me to considerations far from the original point.
Reading "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, I encounter the idea that a small change in our life can lead to a significant and profound transformation if we are consistent and observe its effects over a sufficiently long period. Nothing new, right? If we go to the gym for the first time today, we won't see much change in our body. But if we keep going three times a week, after a month, we'll start to see the first effects, and after a year, the change will be considerable.

From this not-so-new idea, which we often forget, I began to think about where I am now concerning my goals and desires, comparing myself with friends, acquaintances, or colleagues.

It's not so important where we are now, but the trajectory and the point along the trajectory where we find ourselves. This concept is fundamental and falls within the power of small habits.

We always emphasize how important it is to observe our victories in relation to ourselves. Even in competitions, it's useful to have others as a reference, but measuring oneself against personal progress is crucial. Reflections like these help us understand how much we have improved or worsened compared to the past.

We often underestimate the importance of this concept, even though it is quite simple. Observing where we are concerning our path and trying to grasp 'the big picture' is essential. We can ask ourselves: today, I have reached this milestone, but where am I in relation to the final goal? During times when nothing seems to go as we want, it's useful to ask ourselves where we are in the medium and long term in the course of our life.

The evolution of everything proceeds following a spiral that takes us up and down. We alternate periods that, in the short term, seem so distant from each other, but from a higher perspective, appear very close. It's evident that from a low point, we then reach a better one, and so on.

Where am I now? I don't know. But I can pause, observe with a cooler mind, and understand what correction - small or large - I can set in motion to bring myself back on the desired trajectory.