To maximize your chances of success, each Commonplace Journal starts with a daily minimum – the least amount of activity required for a “successful” day. For example, your minimum might be:

-Health Journal: Do 1 push-up

-Commonplace Journal: Read 1 paragraph

-Foreign Language: Learn 1 word

No matter how small your progress, each minimum adds momentum, mentally reinforces the importance of what you’re doing, and increases the likelihood that you’ll continue to move forward tomorrow. Often times the hardest part is just getting started, and even doing something small will inspire you to do much, much more.