Jeff Bezos wasn’t born as Jeff Bezos | by Her Perspective | Nov, 2025 | Medium
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When I say “Jeff Bezos wasn’t born as Jeff Bezos” , I am not talking about some conspiracy theory
I mean, it took him years to get to where he is and become the “Jeff Bezos” we know. This tells us one thing, no one starts big and small milestones are what builds us- as a student, as a doctor, as an entrepreneur, as a person.
We often wait for something huge to happen before we give ourselves permission to feel proud,a perfect grade, getting into our dream college, reaching a fitness goal, or finally winning a competition. But the truth is, confidence doesn’t suddenly appear out of nowhere. It grows quietly, in tiny, almost invisible moments, the kind we often tend to overlook.
Maybe you finally spoke up in class when you normally stay quiet, even if you stuttered a little. Maybe you chose to wear that outfit that felt more ‘you’ instead of hiding behind what’s “safe.” Or maybe you just finished that one task you’ve been procrastinating on for days, yes im talking about the one that’s been sitting on your to-do list making you feel guilty every time you saw it.
Those moments may seem small, but they count. They really do.
Because every time you push yourself just a little beyond your comfort zone, you’re proving to your brain that you can handle more than you think. You’re training your mind to associate effort with progress instead of fear. You’re building evidence of the fact that you are capable, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet.
Celebrating small wins isn’t about arrogance or pretending you’ve “made it.” It’s about giving yourself credit where it’s due. It’s about replacing the voice that says “it’s not enough” with one that says “look how far I’ve come.”
Try keeping a “small wins journal.” Each day, write down one thing you did that made you feel proud, no matter how ordinary it seems, even if it feels trivial, perhaps sending that text you were nervous about, making it through a tough day without breaking down, or simply showing up for yourself. Over time, you’ll start to see a pattern, its proof of your growth that might have gone unnoticed otherwise.
When you start acknowledging these moments, you’ll realize that progress doesn’t come in sudden bursts. It comes in gentle, steady ripples. And when those ripples stack up, they create waves.
So celebrate yourself not just for the big victories everyone can see, but for the quiet ones that no one notices but you. Because those are the moments that build you.
