Mark here.
Today, I want to talk about the climb to success and the power of making small, consistent improvements.
Success doesn’t always require monumental efforts.
More often than not, the key lies in making incremental progress, just 1% better each day.
Whether it’s in business, fitness, or personal development, these small gains compound over time, resulting in significant transformation.
Focus on getting 1% better every day.
It may sound small, but here’s where the magic happens: those 1% improvements compound.
Over time, the results become far greater than you imagined.
How This Worked in My Life
When my NFL career ended, I faced the same question many athletes ask: What comes next?
I didn’t have all the answers right away, but I knew one thing—I could still improve.
I focused on getting 1% better each day, whether in training, mindset, or inspiring others.
That’s how I ended up climbing Everest and taking on tough challenges.
It wasn’t just about the physical climb; it was about proving to myself that incremental progress leads to transformational results.
Every day, I set small goals: wake up earlier, train just a bit harder, plan better.
The real secret?
I didn’t try to make all the changes at once, but that small, daily effort added up to huge wins.
The 1% Rule in Your Climb to Success
Here’s how you can use the climb to success mindset:
- Pick One Area:
Choose one area in work, health, or relationships to improve by 1%.
- Take Small Steps:
Focus on manageable actions instead of drastic changes.
- Stay Consistent:
The power of 1% is about showing up every day, even when the effort feels small.
Why It Works
Small steps may seem insignificant, but they lead to big results over time.
Improving by 1% each day compounds into massive change.
They take you to your Everest.
By the end of a year, you’ll be 37 times better than when you started.
Compounding improvement isn’t just about numbers—it’s about developing a mindset.
When you focus on progress, not perfection, you build momentum.
Every 1% win motivates you to keep going and builds confidence.
You realize that even the smallest actions move you closer to your goals.
Let’s make it happen—1% at a time.
Best,
Mark
