Elon Musk’s secret to building a successful company is that he understands the principle of starting small and compounding over time.

This is how you should be achieving your goals.

Start small and easy.

Break the goal down into little chunks and start small.

• Do you want to read a 365-page book? Begin with 5 pages a day.
• Are you starting a business? Begin with 5 people.

Consistency despite setbacks

You’ll face numerous setbacks along the way, which is why 96% of people abandon or change their course. Only 4% of people have the courage to stay in a consistent routine despite failures. You must maintain a level of consistency.

As you progress, you’ll get more than you planned for, and your efforts will compound over time to create a wonderful thing.