A little plastic part broke. I found the manufacturer’s part number, ordered a replacement, and made the repair with the help of a video I found online.

Between the research and the labor, the whole thing took about fifteen minutes.

But the effect — the satisfaction of having solved a problem and the cheerful feeling of accomplishment — that effect lasted much longer than fifteen minutes. It fed my resolve for the rest of the day’s work.

Sometimes it’s the little wins that help fuel the bigger wins.