One Step at a Time: A Guide to Progress

Dear Reader,

Life can feel like a maze sometimes, can’t it? You’re standing at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take, wondering where you’re supposed to end up. I’ve been there, and I want to share a simple truth that has guided me through those moments of uncertainty: it’s less about knowing the exact destination and more about moving in the right direction.

You don’t need to have your entire journey mapped out. The pressure to plan every step, to anticipate every obstacle, can paralyze you before you even begin. Instead, I challenge you to focus on one thing—just one thing—you can do today to move forward. It doesn’t have to be perfect, and it doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be something.

Let’s say your goal is to get healthier. Maybe you’re thinking about losing weight or building strength, but the thought of meal prepping, hitting the gym five days a week, drinking a gallon of water, and taking supplements feels overwhelming. Here’s my advice: don’t try to do it all at once. Ask yourself, “What’s one thing I can do today to be a little better than yesterday?” Maybe it’s choosing a salad over fast food. Maybe it’s doing ten push-ups or taking a walk around the block. That’s it. That’s enough. You’re winning.

The magic happens when you stack these small, non-negotiable actions day after day. It’s not about solving every problem you might face in the future—half of those problems may never even show up. It’s about building momentum. Each step you take compounds, creating progress you’ll be amazed by over time.

Here’s the secret: the hardest part isn’t doing the thing. It’s deciding what the one thing is. And here’s the good news: it doesn’t matter what you pick. Just choose something and do it. A better meal choice? You’re winning. A short workout? You’re winning. Even a moment of intentional rest to recharge? You’re winning. The key is to make that decision and follow through, no negotiations.

Life has a way of throwing chaos at us, but you don’t need to control the chaos. You just need to control that one small action each day. Let the rest unfold. You’re not alone in overcomplicating things—we all do it. But I’m here to remind you that progress is simpler than it seems. It’s one step, then another, then another. Before you know it, you’ll look back and see how far you’ve come.

So, my challenge to you is this: What’s the one thing you can do today that moves you closer to where you want to be? Decide, act, and let the rest fall into place. You’ve got this, and I’m rooting for you.

With encouragement,

Matthew Cairy ... The Undeniable Man™