Around the 6th century B.C., there was a Greek wrestler named Milo from the city-state of Croton. He was a legendary athlete, winning the Olympic wrestling championship six times. Wrestling is a sport that requires immense strength and endurance, as it involves overpowering an opponent using only one’s bare hands. According to legend, Milo was so strong that he could lift a bull weighing over a ton. But how did he train to become that powerful?
When he first started training, Milo began by carrying a newborn calf on his shoulders while walking. Since a small calf was not too heavy, he could lift it without much difficulty. He repeated this exercise every single day. As time passed, the calf grew bigger and stronger, eventually becoming a fully grown bull. However, because Milo had consistently lifted it every day for four years, he was still able to carry it with ease. As the calf grew, so did his own strength.
Now, imagine if he had attempted to lift a fully grown bull from the very beginning. Most likely, he would have failed repeatedly and eventually given up. Milo’s training method teaches us a valuable lesson: Start small. By consistently doing what you can manage today, you may find yourself accomplishing things that once seemed impossible.