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There is a limit to the work we can do.
We all have 24 hours in a day.
We might have a different energy level to start, but in the evening, our energy will be spent.
The only way to do more is by building with leverage.
It used to be that we needed to lift the heavy stones by hand.
Then they developed the crane.
Now one person could pull the rope and pull up the rock alone.
We can have multiple levers.
When I was younger, I rode my bike everywhere to school.
There was a limit to how fast I could pedal.
The lever we had were the stronger gears.
For the work we do, there are also levers we can use:
We can build systems, use tools, and create assets.
These are all really helpful.
They allow us to get more done in a better way.
But there is one thing they all require:
They all require movement.
Changing gears on my bike while I’m standing won’t work.
I need to start moving to shift.
There is one more truth:
You can’t start driving in too high of a gear either.
I’m driving a stick shift car.
It’s a diesel, so (with a bit of skill and a bit of experience) I can start rolling in 3rd gear.
But—with a cold engine and too little experience—even the best gear can stall the car.
This is also true for our systems, tools, and assets.
The best system from a pro won’t be helpful to the beginner.
In the beginning it is important to take action and build your habits.
Then you can go and shift in higher gears.
Then you can build more leverage.
It takes time to get there.
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