We (I) often think of the word atomic in reference to something large. This stems from the term atomic bomb. In addition to definitions that relate to atoms and explosions and science, atomic is defined as extremely minute (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/atomic?s=t). Atoms are the smallest building blocks that make up everything we know exists. Without them, our world isn't a reality.
We can apply atomic thinking to construction. During our careers, we've all learned and/or been told that being detail oriented and taking care of the little things make successful projects.
We can also see improvements as atomic. Little changes, little additions and little adjustments made daily can lead to consistent growth and high levels of achievement. A couple of weeks ago, when I was trying to figure out how this site could scale in regards to revenue I did some quick math on growth projections and needs. If this site grows revenue at 1% a day it will only be pennies a day but by the end of the year, $1 in revenue would be over $37. A year after that, revenue would grow to nearly $1,400 a day - essentially growing over 1,400 times its initial value. Pennies (small things) eventually turn into big numbers with daily effort. If this level of improvement seems to drastic for reality, we can improve by 1% a week and things will be 67% better after a year. This amazing growth potential is the result of small improvements and compounding interest. We build financial wealth via compounding interest - we can build personal/professional improvement and success based on compounding interest as well.
We need to set big goals but focus on things at the atomic level to understand and improve so that we can build our personal lives & careers and then build a better world.
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