You don’t need to map out every feature of a new habit. You just need to practice it.
Whenever we are unsure how to act, we look to the group to guide our behavior.
If you work in a job where everyone wears expensive suits, then you’ll be inclined to splurge on one as well.
The people with the best self-control are typically the ones who need to use it the least.
No behavior happens in isolation. Each action becomes a cue that triggers the next behavior.
We often say yes to little requests because we are not clear enough about what we need to be doing instead.
Small habits can make a meaningful difference by providing evidence of a new identity.
I know that if things were going to improve, I was the one responsible for making it happen.
Everything is impermanent. Life is constantly changing, so you need to periodically check in to see if you old habits and beliefs are still serving you.
Without reflection, we can make excuses, create rationalizations, and lie to ourselves.
There have been a lot of sets that I haven’t felt like finishing, but I’ve never regretted doing the workout.
At some point, you need to make sure you’re playing the right game for your skillset.
In theory, you can enjoy almost anything. In practice, you are more likely to enjoy the things that come easily to you.
The problem is not slipping up; the problem is thinking that if you can’t do something perfectly, then you shouldn’t do it at all.
No matter how consistent you are with your habits, it is inevitable that life will interrupt you at some point.
You have to standardize before you can optimize. You can’t improve a habit that doesn’t exist.
When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do.
It is emotion that allows you to mark things as good, bad, or indifferent.
I find that I often imitate the behavior of those around me without realizing it.
We need to make our habits attractive because it is the expectation of a rewarding experience that motivates to act in the first place.