Small Acts, Big Impact – Lessons from This Week’s Learning Journey

This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about how the small things I do each day play an essential role in my efforts to grow NutriThrive Fitness. The stories from Chapter Two of A Field Guide for the Hero’s Journey hit me in a deeper way when I thought about them through the lens of entrepreneurship and growing my business. 

I loved the story “Do What You Can” about the raindrops! Two tiny raindrops decided to help save a dying cornfield, and that small act inspired other raindrops to join in, eventually saving the crop. It made me realize that I don’t need to wait for the “perfect” conditions to build NutriThrive Fitness into something impactful. Sometimes it’s the simple things—one social media post, one client connection, one honest conversation—that can spark momentum. I don’t have to launch something huge right away; I just have to keep showing up, doing what I can, and trust that small efforts will compound over time.

 “The Lion and the Mouse” reminded me that I don’t need to have everything figured out to make a difference. Even small players can have a big impact. In the beginning stages of building NutriThrive, I might feel like the mouse—small, scrappy, and figuring it out as I go—but that doesn’t disqualify me. It actually positions me to connect with others who feel the same way about their own health journeys. It also reminds me to stay humble and kind along the way—I never know who I might help, or who might help me. 

The story of Johnny Appleseed (Apple-Seed John) reinforced the idea of planting seeds now for future growth. Building NutriThrive Fitness will never happen with one big launch or a single viral moment. It’s essential to be planting small seeds—consistent content, client relationships, systems, and mindset shifts—that will bear fruit later. I’m learning to trust the process and honor the value of small, steady work. 

Guy Kawasaki’s “baker vs. eater” mindset really challenged me to think about the kind of business I want to build. Bakers focus on creating more—more opportunities, more value, more abundance—while eaters are stuck in scarcity, always trying to grab as much as they can for themselves. I want NutriThrive Fitness to be a bakery—a place where people feel supported, empowered, and part of something meaningful. I’m not here to compete for crumbs; I’m here to make more pies and invite others to the table. 

(And here’s the ironic twist—my very first entrepreneurial venture was actually a cake and cupcake business. It completely burned me out. It drained the joy right out of me so much that, to this day, I can’t even bring myself to bake a cake for my own family’s birthdays. Maybe that’s why this baker metaphor resonates so well—this time, I’m baking something I actually want to keep sharing.) 

Finally, Carly Fiorina’s challenge to keep learning, keep adapting, and stay curious inspired me. In building NutriThrive Fitness, I’m realizing that flexibility and constant learning are key. I can’t cling to old ways or wait until I feel perfectly prepared. The people I admire most in fitness, coaching, and business are always evolving—that’s who I want to be. 

This week really helped me see that success with NutriThrive Fitness won’t come from chasing huge, flashy wins—it’s going to come from small, meaningful steps, a generous mindset, and staying committed to learning and serving. I’m excited to keep planting seeds and trust that the harvest will come.

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