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The Slight Edge gave Jeremy a structure, a foundation, a daily philosophy he
could implement that has brought him success. And you too can use Slight Edge
integrity to improve your health, your relationships, your personal development,
etc. You name it, the sky’s the limit. It just takes discipline, hard work and a desire
to change.
Are You Ready to Do the Little Things
When Nobody Is Watching?
There is a great quote that says “If you add a little to a little and do this often,
soon the little will become great.” Whether it was at school, corporate America or
starting my own business, that quote has been the formula I have used my entire
life to gain the Slight Edge.
Once we published The Slight Edge, it has taken on a life of its own. The
stories I have shared with you in this chapter and throughout the book are a
testament that the philosophy works. Jorge became a featherweight champion,
my daughter Amber graduated at the top of her business class, Coach Stockton’s
baseball players were drafted into the Major Leagues, Pablo overcame his lack of
hearing to become a valuable member of his community, and Jeremy has taken
his gym to unprecedented heights.
These are everyday people, who by implementing Slight Edge principles
into their lives have done amazing things. Successful people do the little things
that seem to make no difference at all when they are doing them. Doing them
over, over and over again, consistently and persistently, with a good attitude over
a long period of time, is what the Slight Edge is all about.
Just as my daughter asked me how she could separate herself from the pack,
you have the chance to do the same. And in doing so, not only will you change
yourself but you may also change the people around you.
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 6
Over the years I have isolated seven actionable principles that you can apply
right now into life, every day. Show up consistently with a good attitude over a
long period of time. Have faith and a burning desire, be willing to pay the price
and have slight edge integrity and discipline to do those things even when no one
is looking.