These improvements were minor, but they gave me a sense of control over my life.
In the long run, the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits.
(a.) Alt. of Atomical
It was gradual evolution, a long series of small wins and tiny breakthroughs.
What starts as a small win or a minor setback accumulates into something much more.
We make a few changes, but the results never seem to come quickly and so we slide back into our previous routines.
Habits are a double-edged sword. Bad habits can cut you down just as easily as good habits can build you up.
The more tasks you can handle without thinking, the more your brain is free to focus on other areas.
Your habits shape your identity, and your identity shapes your habits. It’s a two-way street.
Building better habits isn’t about littering your day with life hacks.
People who don’t have their habits handled are often the ones with the least amount of freedom.
The more automatic a behavior becomes, the less likely we are to consciously think about it.
Whenever we are unsure how to act, we look to the group to guide our behavior.
It is emotion that allows you to mark things as good, bad, or indifferent.
If you want to master a habit, the key is to start with repetition, not perfection.
I try to remind myself of a simple rule: never miss twice.
Lost days hurt you more than successful days help you.
You don’t have to build the habits that everyone tells you to build.
Even if you’re not the most naturally gifted, you can often win by being the best in a very narrow category.
You just need enough ‘winning’ to experience satisfaction and just enough ‘wanting’ to experience desire.
Professionals take action even when the mood isn’t right. They might not enjoy it, but they find a way to put the reps in.
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