What a kettle can teach you about growth
What a kettle can teach you about growth
The kettle sat on the stove, untouched.
My house was still dark, the rest of the world asleep.
And I was standing barefoot in the kitchen, watching water.
I don’t know why.
I had just flicked the switch, walked away. But something made me stop and watch it heat up.
For the first minute? Nothing.
Still. Silent. Boring.
But then, tiny bubbles formed. The glass fogged slightly. A low hum began.
Then suddenly, the steam hisses, the water is boiling and the kettle whistles like it all happened in an instant.
It felt sudden. But it wasn’t.
Everything was building underneath. I just couldn’t see it.
And that’s when it hit me:
Growth works the same way, quiet and invisible at first, until one day it isn’t. Here are my 3️⃣ tidbits to remember about growth:
1️⃣ No steam doesn’t mean no progress
It’s easy to doubt yourself when you don’t see results.
But the kettle is heating, even when it looks like nothing’s happening.
Success hides in repetition. Progress often shows up last.
2️⃣ The kettle only boils if you keep the heat on
Stop showing up and the process stops. Stay consistent and change becomes inevitable.
3️⃣ Consistency is the heat
People celebrate the moment you “boil.”
The real work? It’s in the quiet effort before anyone notices.
I never thought watching water could teach me anything.
But now? Every time the kettle whistles, it’s a small reminder to be consistent with your actions.
Thought Provoking Quotes on this week’s topic
Coco Chanel
A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.
James Clear
Small habits, when repeated consistently, lead to remarkable results.