A figure skater can win in two ways.

First way: to have a better score than other competitors.

Second way: to set a new personal record. Beating their own selves and achieving their personal best.

I think the second way is a powerful reframe to get unstuck. To get over resistance.

For example, I worry about shipping my writing. There’s always a fear that it isn’t good enough. Surely, if I compare it to the writings of other legendary bloggers, it’s not good enough.

But if I focus on setting a personal record. It becomes much more manageable. I can look at the writing and see if it’s a teeny tiny bit better than my writing last week. If yes, than I’ve won.

I guess that’s what they call a “small win.”