Welcome to One Percent Growth.
There is a power in sharing my own experiences and knowledge to help others with their personal devel0pment. While I do not profess to have all the answers, I have an insatiable curiosity and a genuine passion for self-improvement and personal development. This blog is my way of sharing what I continue to learn along the way in my own journey, and hopefully inspiring others to join me in this pursuit of becoming the best versions of ourselves.
At the core of my sharing is a simple, yet powerful idea: the principle of 1% improvement. This concept suggests that if we focus on 1% improvements that over time, we can achieve remarkable results. It’s about making small, consistent changes that compound into significant growth in personal development over time.
Let’s break this down:
The power of compound growth
Imagine improving by just 1% every day for a year. It might not seem like much at first, but thanks to the power of compounding, you’d end up 37 times better by the end of the year! Here’s the math:
1.01*365 = 37.78
This means that if you started at a baseline of 1 and improved by 1% each day for a year, you’d be at 37.78 by the end of the year. That’s an astounding 3,678% improvement!
The flipside: the danger of small negative changes
Conversely, if you decline by 1% each day for a year, you’d end up at 0.03, or 97% worse than when you started. This illustrates how small negative habits can compound over time, leading to significant setbacks.
0.99*365 = 0.03
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Is it really possible to keep improving by 1% consistently every day?”. The realistic answer is probably not, at least not in a straight line. We all know that life is full of ups and downs – some days you might improve by 5%, while other days you might slide back 2%. The key for me, has always been to try and focus on the overall trend you want to make and keep moving forward, even if it’s just by tiny increments.
The blog will cover all key areas of personal development, understanding that the best version of you requires improvements in more than one area, so I plan to cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Your career: Strategies to help you climb the corporate ladder, switch careers, or launch your own business.
- Your financial wellness: Insights on budgeting, investing, and building your wealth sustainably.
- Your fitness and health: Guidance on developing your physical health and wellness through exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits.
- Your mindset: Techniques to cultivate a positive and resilient mindset, crucial for achieving your goals and overcoming whatever challenges life throws at you.
- Your productivity: Tools and methods to enhance your efficiency and make the most of your time.
- Your relationships: Advice on nurturing meaningful relationships, whether personal or professional.