Inspirational Short Story For Motivation

It's the Little Things, Everyday, That Matter

The inspirational short story following is one that inspires many each day. It's about an older couple in their seventies who take small steps every single morning to motivate me and others. They inspire with their actions. Let me tell you more.

I do not know their names, but I see them every morning - walking along the sidewalk of a heavily traveled street. Sometimes, their steps are labored. Other times, they walk with steady purpose. This older couple, a man and his wife wearing orange traffic vest, walk every single weekday. Most mornings, they hold hands while they meander along. It doesn't matter if the sun is shining or the rain is pouring - like clockwork, they are there - moving in action.

At their age, I often wonder how they do it or even why. Where I'm from, you don't see too many couples in their seventies willing to get up at 6am and walk a mile in good or adverse weather conditions. However, this couple does it. Best of all, they seem fit, healthy, and in love. How beautiful is that?

It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward. ~ Chinese Proverb

There are so many life lessons to learn from this inspirational couple. They teach us that you have to at least try. You have to move if you want to go forward in life. While it may not be pretty or easy, it'll be a step closer to living your dream.

If we take care of the inches, we will not have to worry about the miles. ~ Hartley Coleridge

Somewhere along the line, many of us learned to believe that RIGHT NOW determines your success. What's been lost is that it takes a little time and effort to accomplish anything really worthwhile. Nonetheless, the following three motivational quotes can help you overcome and thrive:

• Celebrate the small accomplishments. Set milestones. I bet our older couple set out with a milestone of walking 1000 steps; and then, building from there.
• Focus on the next action. When one thing is done, move onto the next.
• Never forget your longer-term goal. Envision your desired end-result. It'll help you maintain your focus

You Need Real-Life Motivators

This inspirational short story inspires you to not overlook small efforts. Two of my favorite motivational quotes:

• Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room. ~ Christie Todd Whitman
• If you think little actions can't have a big impact, try telling that to a termite. ~ Unknown

I hope this inspirational short story motivates you to take a small step - right this moment. Remember, you gotta start....one step at a time.

It's a long old road, but I know I'm gonna find the end. ~ Bessie Smith.

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