Walk that walk and go forward all the time. Don't just talk that talk, walk it and go forward. Also, the walk didn't have to be long strides; baby steps counted too. Go forward.
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You know how mountains get moved? Everyone who can move a couple, move a couple. Those who can move rocks, move rocks. Those who can move boulders, move boulders. That's how mountains get moved. If every one of us did everything we could, I believe we would be in a different world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Small contributions from many individuals can create significant change.
This quote emphasizes the power of collective effort in achieving monumental tasks. It illustrates that everyone has a role to play, whether small or large, in making impactful changes in the world. By taking action within our capabilities, we can collectively move mountains and transform our surroundings.
Themes
MountainsCollective EffortChangeActionImpact
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, to motivate colleagues to contribute their skills.
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