A little every day is a lot of leverage:

One thumbs up for each hello. A new sentence said in German or French. An idea or an expression of appreciation. A couple of sit-ups or push-ups. Watching some pigeons poking at the sidewalk. All of this is making progress. The power of compound interest. The most powerful word in that previous sentence is interest. I am interested in you, pigeons. From my 14th floor window, you roost on the ledge and leave when you want. You get to to do what you want. Membership has its upside. Flocks of you. The lonesome pigeon. Your life is as cozy as being a nine year old on a lazy summer day or as industrious as climbing a tree. It’s all productive for you, pigeon.