Curious about how I used lockdown as a chance to jumpstart two major Bucket List items? Dive into my full journey here: Read the full blog

Book 32/52 of My #52Books52Weeks Bucket List Challenge

I’d heard great things about The Slight Edge and wanted to find out what this “edge” actually was. What I found was a phenomenal book that explains one of the simplest yet most powerful success principles out there.

The main idea? Success and failure don’t happen overnight—they are the result of small, seemingly insignificant decisions, repeated consistently over time.

The problem? Most people don’t stick with small, positive habits long enough to see results. They think, “This isn’t making a difference,” so they stop. But over time, those tiny decisions compound into either success or failure.

This book is about choosing the right small actions and staying consistent with them.

7 Key Takeaways from The Slight Edge

1. Small Actions, Done Consistently, Lead to Big Results

• Success is not about making huge leaps—it’s about taking small, consistent steps.

• These actions are easy to do… but also easy NOT to do.

2. Everything Compounds Over Time

• Whether it’s your health, finances, relationships, or personal growth, everything builds up over time.

• 1% better every day = massive success in the long run.

3. The Power of Choice

• Every action you take is either moving you toward success or toward failure.

• There is no standing still. You’re either progressing or regressing.

4. Success is a Process, Not an Event

• People think success is one big moment, but it’s actually the result of years of small, unseen efforts.

• “Overnight success” is a myth—it’s just consistent effort finally paying off.

5. Most People Quit Too Soon

• Why do most people fail? Because they don’t see immediate results, so they stop.

• The Slight Edge is about trusting the process, even when it feels like nothing is happening.

6. Your Mindset Determines Your Actions

• Your philosophy and beliefs about success shape the decisions you make every day.

• If you believe small habits don’t matter, you’ll never stick with them long enough to see results.

7. Keep Learning and Growing

• If you stop growing, you start declining.

• Success isn’t a destination—it’s a continuous journey.

How The Slight Edge Relates to Living a Bucket List Life

1. Big goals don’t happen overnight—they’re built on small daily actions.

2. Success is about showing up consistently, even when you don’t see instant results.

3. A Bucket List Life isn’t about luck—it’s about the small choices you make every day.

4. If you quit too soon, you’ll never see what’s possible.

5. Your daily habits determine your long-term happiness and success.

The Slight Edge is one of those books that seems so simple, yet so powerful. If you feel like you’re not making progress toward your goals, read this book and start making small, positive changes.

Stay tuned for Book 33 of 52 as I continue this adventure of learning and growth!

#BucketListLife #UltimateChallenge #52Books52Weeks

Are you daily choices leading you toward success or failure?

Book A Blog Call With Trav