Olympian Noelle Pikus-Pace shares how a terrifying crash taught her the most important lesson of her career: where you look is where you’ll go. Through stories from the track and motherhood, she reveals how perseverance is built one small, faithful step at a time. Her secret? Be 1% better today than yesterday.
We all want to be better—better parents, better friends, better disciples of Christ. But real progress doesn’t come from stressing about the finish line—it comes from taking one good step at a time. Kevin Clayson shares how small, simple wins can lead to something greater than we ever imagined.
Why is starting the hardest part? Mark explains how Newton’s first law—an object at rest stays at rest, but an object in motion stays in motion—applies to your goals, your discipline, and your success. If you want to get better at something, you have to fight against the pull of staying the same. Hard work isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a campaign. Push yourself today, and momentum will carry you further than you ever thought possible.
It’s easy to hope and wish for things, but real progress comes from action. Ryker Simmons reminds us that Doctrine and Covenants 131:3 teaches a simple truth: “If he does not, he cannot obtain it.” Whether it’s spiritual growth, personal goals, or any blessing we seek, effort is required. Heavenly Father is ready to bless us—but first, we need to show up and do the work. What step can you take today?
Have you ever started strong on a goal, missed one day, and then thought, “Well, I ruined it. Might as well quit”? Carmen Herbert shares a personal experience that taught her a valuable lesson: progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance. A year goes by fast, and what you do with it matters. So if you mess up? Start again. Don’t let one mistake erase months of effort. This year, commit to your goals—and when you stumble, just keep going.
God has a work for you personally to do! But how do you figure out what that “work” is? John Bytheway shows how to invite Heavenly Father to become a part of your “mission”, and how you can use His divine guidance to help you become a better player in the game of life.
Why do most people fail at achieving their goals? It could be because you’ve been thinking about setting and achieving goals the wrong way! Meg Johnson shares how you can turn your thoughts and your dreams into a reality even better than you can even imagine, starting today!
“Ships are safe in harbor, but that is not what ships were made for!” Go on an inspiring adventure through the scriptures as you learn the power of initiative, perseverance, and how to stay true to your values in the middle of growth and change. You’ll feel more empowered than ever as you navigate the challenges of life!