Embrace Progress: The Law of 100

Let’s dive into a little story that perfectly illustrates a powerful lesson.

The Great Photography Experiment 📸

In a photography class, the students were split into two distinct groups:

1. Quantity Crushers: This group was tasked with producing sheer numbers. Their grade? Depended entirely on the total number of photos they churned out. Snap 100 shots and you’d secure a solid A.

2. Quality Seekers: This group had a single-minded goal. Capture the quintessential image. A-grade? Only if that one photo was absolutely flawless.

While the Quality Seekers got trapped in the web of perfectionism, obsessing over capturing that impeccable shot, the Quantity Crushers went wild with experimentation. They clicked away, soaking in lessons from each shot, progressively elevating their game.

The Plot Twist?

It turned out that the Quantity Crushers didn’t just meet expectations; they blew them to smithereens! The quality of their shots soared, outshining the meticulous perfectionists who missed the mark. 🚀

This isn’t just a one-off tale. There’s a popular pottery version of this, and myriad stories from successful creators share the same moral:

When you focus solely on quality from the get-go, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

So, What’s the Secret Sauce?

Embrace “The Law of 100”:

Kick things off with your first 100 reps, whatever they may be, without a single care for the results. 🎯

Here are some ideas to get the gears in motion:

• If you’re venturing into newsletters, fire off 100 emails.
• Launching a YouTube channel? Crank out 100 episodes.
• Aspiring to master the guitar? Dedicate yourself to 100 days of practice.

Once you’ve ticked off those 100, begin shifting your gaze toward the quality of your creations.

I know, I know—it sounds a bit counterintuitive. But this approach truly outshines the traditional focus on perfection right from day one.

Because mastery in any field is a direct outcome of putting in the reps.