Big changes are coming your way, and getting to the metaphoric end zone doesn’t necessarily mean you need to completely overhaul your life and business.
Tiny Habits, Big Results: How Small Shifts Lead to Massive Change
Have you ever felt like the goals you’re chasing—whether it’s better money management, more consistent prospecting, or healthier routines—are just too big to tackle? You’re not alone. Most of us think we need massive action to create meaningful change. But here’s the truth: the most powerful transformations often come from the tiniest, almost imperceptible habits.
I love what James Clear says in Atomic Habits: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” In other words, it’s not about one huge push—it’s about what you do consistently, day after day, even when no one is watching.
Why Tiny Habits Work
Tiny habits work because they’re easy to start, which means you don’t rely on motivation (which is fleeting). BJ Fogg, a behavioral scientist and author of Tiny Habits, calls this the “magic of simplicity.” When you shrink your actions down to something ridiculously small, your brain actually starts building identity-based habits without friction. For example:
Want to floss more? Start with one tooth.
Want to exercise daily? Start by putting on your workout shoes.
Want to read more? Read one paragraph.
These tiny actions feel almost effortless—but over time, they compound into behaviors that actually stick.
The Compounding Power of Small Wins
Think of tiny habits like interest in a savings account. You might not notice a $1 deposit on day one, but over months and years, it grows into something meaningful. Similarly, small actions create momentum and build confidence. Each tiny win signals to your brain: I am the kind of person who follows through.
James Clear calls this “the aggregation of marginal gains.” He points to British cycling as a perfect example: the team improved every small aspect of their performance—bike weight, seat position, nutrition—and ended up dominating the Tour de France. Imagine applying that same mindset to your daily routines, your client follow-ups, or even your self-care.
How to Start Tiny
Here’s my tip: don’t try to overhaul your whole life at once. Pick one area where you feel stuck, and ask yourself: what’s the tiniest, most doable habit I could start today? Then:
Anchor it to an existing routine. Tie your tiny habit to something you already do, like brushing your teeth, making coffee, or logging in to your CRM.
Focus on identity, not outcome. Instead of saying, “I want to write every day,” say, “I am a writer who shows up.” Tiny actions reinforce identity.
Celebrate micro-wins. Each time you follow through, acknowledge it. You’re literally rewiring your brain for success.
Small Habits, Big Mindset Shift
Here’s the subtle but powerful thing: tiny habits don’t just change what you do—they change how you see yourself. Over time, you stop relying on willpower and start trusting your systems. You start to believe that you are the kind of person who gets things done, consistently. That’s the real power of small habits—they change your life at a fundamental level.
So, today, pick one tiny habit. Make it so small it feels almost silly. Then show up, do it, and watch as these micro-actions snowball into results that feel nothing short of magical.
I hope you find this helpful and magical and you’re ready to start something small to grow something big.
Yours in Success,
Coach Lins
PS: If you’d like to read more on how habits can change your life, check these out:
James Clear, Atomic Habits (2018)
BJ Fogg, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything (2019)
Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit (2012)
