The Court Of Curiosity

A little over a month ago, I made a decision: Walk 10,000 steps every single day for 30 days—no excuses. The rules were simple:

• No skips. If I missed a day, I’d start over.
• No distractions. No matter what else was happening—blog deadlines, work, life—this was my non-negotiable priority.

Why This Challenge?

On paper, 10,000 steps shouldn’t be hard for me. I live in a walkable area, and I even have a walking pad at home for days when leaving the house isn’t an option. Yet, despite the accessibility, consistency was my biggest hurdle.

I was tired of breaking promises to myself. I’d plan grand routines—wake up at 4:30 AM, gym sessions, perfect macros, 10K steps—only to burn out within days. I always felt so overwhelmed when I tried to make changes. I think I’ve been focused on the going as fast as possible. The faster I’m able to “fix” what’s wrong with me, the faster my life will change. That’s a lie. There’s no shortcut to a transformation. If I want to change my life, I need to be willing to take all the time I need. So this time, I stripped everything back. Just the steps. No extra pressure, no secondary goals.

This wasn’t just about movement; it was about rebuilding self-trust. Proving to myself that I could commit to one thing—and follow through.

What I Learned

1. Doing What You Say You’ll Do Changes Everything

There’s power in keeping a promise to yourself, no matter how small. Before this, I’d often set goals half-heartedly, almost waiting to see if I’d happen to accomplish them. But this challenge forced me to decide first, then act.

Am I perfect now? Of course not. I still overestimate my capacity sometimes. But for the first time in a while, I know I can rely on myself.

2. Consistency Reveals What Actually Works

You can’t get better at a habit that you don’t practice. At first, hitting my steps felt like serious work but over time I was able to find a system that worked for me. Here are a few things I did:

• Breaking it up (morning walk + evening treadmill session).
• Pairing steps with something enjoyable (podcasts, calls with friends).
• Letting go of perfection (some days, I paced my living room at 11:30 PM to hit the goal).

Consistency taught me how to make the habit fit my life—not the other way around. But none of this works if I’m not the one driving the change.

3. I’m the only one that can change my life

At the end of the day, if I want to change my life, I’m going to have to take control of things, make decisions and stick to them. I’m going to have to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. If I want to live a life that I am happy with, I am going to have to do the work to make my life happy for myself. I’m shifting the way I look at myself and being unapologetically selfish about my goals. And that makes me feel good.

Where This is Taking Me

A month and a week in, I haven’t missed a day. Now, I’m ready to stack another habit—maybe one tied to my blog, since I’ve been feeling blocked there. But the lesson remains: Live as the person you claim to want to be.

Move if you say you’re active. Write if you say you’re a writer. No bullshit—just action.

So yeah, I’m proud of myself. And if you’re stuck in a cycle of half-finished goals, try this: Pick one thing. Do it daily. Prove yourself right.