Success path rarely travels a straight line

By David G. Allan, BBC

Updated 2154 GMT (0554 HKT) August 18, 2015

Most people falsely think of progress as linear, a steady journey up a 45-degree incline over time and effort, but that's usually not the case.
Photos: What paths to success actually look like
Most people falsely think of progress as linear, a steady journey up a 45-degree incline over time and effort, but that's usually not the case.
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Improvement is steady. This path is not as common as people think.<br /><br />Relevant to: <br />* lifelong habits (such as meditation)<br />* skill-based hobbies (such as gardening)<br />* writing<br />* wisdom<br />* chess<br />
Photos: What paths to success actually look like
LINEAR – Improvement is steady. This path is not as common as people think.

Relevant to:
* lifelong habits (such as meditation)
* skill-based hobbies (such as gardening)
* writing
* wisdom
* chess