<p>Hello Samuel,</p> <p>Your reflection on small beginnings resonated deeply, particularly in a time when many grapple with the tension between aspiration and immediate gratification. It's interesting to consider how this notion of incremental progress parallels the journey of many innovators and leaders throughout history. For instance, take the late Nelson Mandela, who famously began his activism with small community advocacy efforts before leading a global movement against apartheid. His method of taking incremental steps—first from local mobilization to national leadership—ultimately helped dismantle a regime that had seemed insurmountable. </p> <p>This mirrors your idea of confronting "goblins" first, revealing how patience and small victories can culminate in monumental change. As we embrace the New Year, perhaps we should also celebrate those quiet, incremental victories that often go unnoticed, as they lay the essential groundwork for the larger triumphs we aspire to achieve.</p>