Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 40

In this path, no effort is ever wasted, and no obstacle stands against it. Even a little of this practice protects from great danger.

Nothing here goes to waste. Even a small step in this direction protects you from a much bigger risk.

Unlike most efforts in life, this kind of practice never really resets to zero. Even a modest beginning carries forward and guards against the deeper danger of losing your way entirely.