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Don’t Be Afraid to Start Small: Small Things Grow Big | ShiftCraft by Yonas Gizaw small Things Grow Big Introduction Welcome to ShiftCraft — where we explore powerful ideas that transform your thinking and fuel your growth. I'm Yonas Gizaw , founder of this mindset shift blog. In today’s fast-paced world, success is often portrayed as sudden and spectacular—an instant breakthrough or a viral moment. But real success rarely works that way. It begins with a decision to start, often in silence and simplicity. This post is your reminder that starting small is not a weakness—it’s the seed of greatness. The Myth of “Big or Nothing” We live in a world that worships “big” — big launches, big wins, big numbers. But the myth of overnight success is just that: a myth. Behind every “big break” is a thousand small, unglamorous steps taken with faith and fire. Behind every champion is years of practice, failure,...

💭 What If Everything Goes Right? Rewiring Our Thinking for Bold Possibilities Introduction: The Question We Rarely Ask We are hardwired to prepare for the worst. From childhood, we’re taught to be cautious, to “think ahead,” to be realistic. Our brains are trained to scan for danger—social, emotional, financial—and our culture rewards those who “play it safe.” We become excellent at forecasting doom but terrible at imagining joy. But what if we flipped that script? What if everything goes right? What if we’re not preparing for life, but bracing against it? What if the fear of failure has blinded us to the far greater possibility of success? This isn't about blind optimism or toxic positivity. This is about a calculated, courageous shift in perspective. A mental pivot from fear to curiosity, from scarcity to abundance. This is about reclaiming your imagination—not just to avoid pain, but to embrace potential. The Brain's Bias: Why We Default to Fear The huma...