đ¨âđž The Farmerâs Mindset
Length: • 2 mins
Annotated by Josh Deese
Hey friend,
We live in a world where we expect everything to happen now.
Whether itâs wanting immediate results from a workout or instant success in a project, weâre often chasing quick wins.
But if you think about it, progress is more like farming: you plant seeds, tend to them, and wait. The plant doesnât show up immediately, but with time and effort, it grows.
This is the essence of the Farmerâs Mindset:
Each task you do is a little seed youâre planting. At first, you may not see results right away, but over time, with consistent effort, those small actions start to add up.
For example, in fitness, research shows youâll usually start to see initial results within 2 to 4 weeks if youâre sticking to a consistent routine.
And for visible changes, like muscle growth, it often takes between few weeks and several months of regular effort.
The same goes for learning something new.
Mastering a skill follows a learning curve, which means youâve got to put in the work over several months to really see progress.
In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear highlights how progress is often invisible at first, calling it the Plateau of Latent Potential. During this time, it feels like nothing is happening, but beneath the surface, change is taking root.
In other words, donât rush the process, and donât expect to see a fully-grown tree on day one. Just plant the seed.
One Experiment
This week, try approaching your tasks with the Farmerâs Mindset. Pick one goal and break it down into small, manageable steps (your seeds). Commit to working on it every day, even if itâs just for 10-15 minutes, and donât worry about seeing results right away. Just focus on planting those seeds and trust the process.
One Quote
âEveryone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while youâre climbing it.â - Andy Rooney
TL;DR
The Farmerâs Mindset is all about being patient with progress. Like planting seeds, small daily efforts eventually lead to bigger results, whether in fitness, learning, or personal projects. Itâs not about quick wins, but about showing up consistently and letting time do the work.
Thanks for reading!
Ali xx
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