In The Next 10 Minutes... Everything Changes
- Steven Norrell

- Jul 31
- 2 min read
We tend to overestimate what we can do in a year and underestimate what we can do in the next 10 minutes.
Yes—ten minutes.
Think about it.
Everything Changes… in a Moment
History is filled with defining moments. Pivot points. Conversations that redirected lives. Decisions that rerouted entire destinies. And while we often admire the big picture, the truth is that those seismic shifts started with a single step—a moment of courage, clarity, or commitment.
And that moment? It usually took less than 10 minutes.
You might say:
“It took me years to build this business.”But the moment you decided to stop waiting and start building? That took 10 minutes.
“It took a lifetime to get here.”But the decision to change course, to ask for help, to walk away, or to lean in—that happened quickly. Maybe during a quiet coffee break. Or on a walk. Or in a moment of honesty during a difficult conversation.
10 Minutes to Impact
What if the next 10 minutes could define the next 10 years?
Here’s the truth: they absolutely can.
Ten minutes of deep intention can:
Launch a business idea.
Start a forgiveness conversation that heals years of pain.
Draft an email that lands your next opportunity.
Begin a fitness journey that transforms your health.
Delete distractions and reclaim your calendar.
Make a phone call that restores a relationship.
Clarify a vision that reorients your future.
Lasting change doesn’t need more time—It needs your presence, your courage, and your will to start.
What CanYou Do in the Next 10 Minutes?
Take a moment and ask yourself:
What’s been weighing on me?
What small action am I avoiding?
What one step could put me on a better path?
Where do I keep waiting for the “right time”?
The “right time” is now. You’ve got 10 minutes.
Use them to:
Journal one paragraph that realigns your purpose.
Text someone you’ve been meaning to reconnect with.
Take the first step toward a dream you’ve postponed.
Clean up a corner of your space to clear your mind.
Outline that idea you've had for far too long.
The outcome? Momentum. Clarity. Confidence. Direction.
Make It Count.
It doesn’t take years to start.
It takes one small, courageous decision, now.
You’re not waiting for your life to happen—You’re choosing to shape it.
The next 10 minutes are a door. Open it.
What will you do in the next 10 minutes?
Drop your ideas in the comment section below 👇👇 and inspire someone else to start, too.
Let’s make it happen 🌍#LIVEBIG











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