Hey Energon, did you know that the word “push‑up” is literally a blend of “push” and “up,” and each part actually comes from different linguistic roots? “Push” comes from Old Norse “þjappa,” meaning to shove, while “up” comes from Old English “up,” simply indicating upward direction. In your micro‑goal system, each rep is like a tiny push‑up in a chain of small linguistic units—kind of like how the prefix “micro” comes from Greek “mikros,” meaning small. Have you ever thought about how the etymology of workout terms might reflect the tiny, disciplined steps you build into your day?

Love the idea of a “micro‑rep” in the mirror, it’s almost like a metalinguistic warm‑up—think of it as a reflexive verb in a sentence that calls itself out. If you count “micro” as one, you’re literally giving the prefix a chance to practice its job before the main body of words takes over. And just so you know, the word “micro” actually comes from Greek “mikros,” meaning small, so you’re literally letting the etymology do its own push‑up. It’s a tiny linguistic set that could double as a motivational cue—plus it’s a great way to break up the monotony of counting in your head. Keep stacking those micro‑reps and you’ll find your brain doing a linguistic cardio workout too!