Success in Life Requires Learning to Take One Step at a Time

Every New Endeavor Requires a First Step

Brenda Mahler
Nov 6 · 6 min read

When my daughter was 18 months old, I drafted a short poem while watching her experiment with walking.

Fascinated by her unstable, unplanned movements, she pushed the limits of what she could accomplish and explored. Realizing I held my breath anticipating a misstep…

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