The path to seven-figure is not seven-figure

The path to seven-figure is not seven-figure

After seeing numerous gurus and influencers share their stories about reaching seven and eight figures, I was inspired. That became my plan. So, I made a decision: my first goal would be seven figures. Every day, I would wake up and work relentlessly towards this seven-figure goal. Yet, as days turned to weeks, weeks to months, and even possibly years, I wasn't any closer to that seven-figure mark. The journey became increasingly discouraging.


Now, you probably never heard that cause I made up the expression: "the path to seven-figure is not seven-figure"? Sounds confusing, right? But stick around, and let’s do this puzzle together.


After being totally discouraged, someone introduced to me "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson and I had a revelation. I realized my approach had lots of flaws.

The path to seven figures isn't just about aiming for that big number straight away. Yes dream big so your mindset aligns with your vision. But, it's also about starting small and compounding. Starting with a milestone of one hundred dollars, then aiming for 150 for a while, then 250, and so on, until eventually nearing that seven-figure threshold, you can realistically target it.

And funny story ... then your network ask you ... how did you do it, or what was the one distinctive thing for you to get there ... Now, my answer: " euh, the one thing is the thousands of tests that didn't work, but thought me something" I coined it the "Curious and Continuous Tests", my CCT.

Oh and that too ... let me explain ..

Learning Along the Way

Imagine you're on a long road trip. "The path" is like the whole journey, where you have fun, learn new things, face some roadblocks, but keep moving. It has all the cool memories, the pit stops, and the flat tires.

On the other side, the "seven-figure" is the cool theme park at the end of the road - the big prize! woohoo .. But just getting to the park doesn't tell all the fun stories from your trip, right?

Going after big goals, like making a lot of money, teaches us cool stuff. Many times we learn more from things that go wrong than from things that go right, like I did. Ever fallen off your bike and then learned to balance better? It's like that! The difference is there's probably a parent beside pushing and keeping the bike balanced until it releases it ...

However, it's the same principle, do an hypothesis: eg - if I post 3 blogs per week for 1 months and improve the SEO each time, I'll get traffic to my site. Than Action! go do it and test it, collect the data (views, time on site, clicks, ...) and draw the conclusion from the result after 1 month. The learning from doing it is invaluable... you will learn it first hand with Your emotions, not the mentor, trainer, or author...

"The path to seven-figure is not seven-figure" is like saying the journey is as important as the prize at the end. Whether you're starting a small thing or aiming for the star business, enjoy the ride and learn along the way. The big goals are great, but the path there is filled with little treasures too. For me, this active and welcoming community is really one of the treasures I found ...

The Fallacy of Linear Progress

The presumption that one can move seamlessly from zero to seven figures is a big misconception, even after the first time and the next. An analytical study of successful businesses shows that progression is rarely linear. A company's or project's growth trajectory is often a combination of rapid advancements, plateaus, and sometimes even setbacks (if not always).

The Significance of Short-term Milestones

In the domain of online money-making, where there are plenty of variables and the landscape is ever evolving, short-term milestones are a must for success. Setting milestones that span a few weeks ensures to remain grounded, focused, and able to adapt to changes.

Imagine embarking on a cross-country journey without a map, relying solely on the distant sight of your destination. Not only is this approach inefficient, but it's also disorienting. And, yes I've tested that too ... it was not efficient.

Short-term milestones act as signposts. It gives direction and ensures that you remain on the correct path. It's for decision-making, for your mindset, for aligning others in your venture, for sticking on the path, ...

Piling Up the Wins

Every milestone achieved, no matter how trivial it may seem in isolation, contributes to the overarching objective. By achieving these milestones, you not only edge closer to your goal but also

✔︎ build confidence,
✔︎ gain experience,
✔︎re-wire your dopamine release toward the progress instead of only the destination, and
✔︎gather insights that are indispensable in the long run.

Each win, be it small or significant, lays a brick in towards the goal. Pile up your micro-wins to win big.

While it's great to dream of the big prize, it's essential to focus on the here and now.


... really the most crucial lesson I learned was the importance of breaking down your goals. Set reasonable milestones based on the gap in your mindset between your current position and your next target. If you think of a milestone and it seems too daunting in the short term, then it's not a milestone – it's an overarching goal. The key is to break it down into smaller, more achievable steps.

A "reasonable" milestone is different for everyone, plus for you at different stage in your journey.


The trip to big wins, like those seven figures in business, isn't just about the end. It's about every fun, challenging, and exciting step along the way.

You Can Do It !!