A Tiny Project for Big Results
Imagine something you’ve always wanted to do, something you’ve recently been curious about, or something in between. A Tiny Project is the first step in that direction. Is it going to be an impressive masterpiece? No. Could it eventually evolve into something big? Yes, if you want it to. A Tiny Project is a chance to learn and create without the pressure to perform.
Explore your interest IRL
You have interests, but have you explored them beyond YouTube or social media? Be more than just an audience for your interests and curiosities. Your interests deepen and feel more real when you actively engage with them.
A Tiny Project takes your interests into the real world. Push beyond your comfort zone and engage with your passions in a more hands-on, authentic way. If you’re interesting in design, create a professional design portfolio. If you’re interested in cooking, start writing a cookbook. If you’re interested in gaming, start an esports league at school.
Learn how to be more effective
Whether you want to become a better student, stand out to colleges, or become a more capable student leader, the required skills are largely the same: task management, goal-setting, planning, communication, and organization, just to name a few. But these skills are hard to learn because they aren’t directly taught, and they often get sidelined by the pressure to succeed.
A Tiny Project naturally helps you learn these skills by doing. We learn best when we can experiment freely, with quick feedback but no judgment or lasting consequences. As you build your Tiny Project, you will naturally set goals, create plans, manage your time and other resources, communicate and collaborate with others, and track your progress.
Start something
Big goals start with small steps. Jumping straight to the final-version can lead to wasted time and disappointment. Instead, work on a small scale, learn from your results, and adjust as needed. Ten small steps takes the same effort as one huge step, but smaller steps give you room to check if you’re going in the right direction.
A Tiny Project is the best way to start something bigger. Want to create a youtube channel and earn a gold play button? Start by publishing your first video and see who is watching. Want to start a multi-million dollar smoothie empire? Start with a popup at your school’s next basketball game and see which flavors are most profitable. Want to design your own EV? Start by 3D printing your own designs and see how they come together.
