Years ago, I set out to build an app called Fostr—a social network for side projects. I had a vision: features galore, vibrant community spaces, all launching at once. I wanted it to feel like a fully grown oak tree, right out of the ground.
But I tried to do too much, too soon. It stalled under its own weight. I was building branches before I’d planted roots.
Looking back, I wish I’d started with the same mindset as an acorn: Think tall, start small.
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The Acorn’s Lesson
Every mighty oak begins as an acorn—small, patient, and packed with potential. It doesn’t try to grow tall overnight. First, it sends down roots. It waits for the right conditions. It grows slowly, step by step, with care and time.
Your creative projects work the same way. Whether you’re writing a book, starting a business, or recording music, the path starts small. One sketch. One feature. One verse.
Big dreams thrive on tiny beginnings. That’s where the spark becomes a flame.
How to Think Like an Acorn
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Think Tall, Start Small
For me, it was Fostr that taught the lesson. I tried to start with the whole oak tree, and it left me stuck. Hopefully this idea reminds you that big things don’t need big starts—they need steady ones.
Have you ever jumped into a project only to realize it needed a smaller beginning?
