The more energy required, the less likely it is to occur.
It’s easier to practice self-restraint when you don’t have to use it very often.
(a.) Alt. of Atomical
The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game.
What is rewarded is repeated. What is punished is avoided.
It’s remarkable what you can build if you just don’t stop.
Incentives can start a habit. Identity sustains a habit.
A genius is not born, but is educated and trained.
The secret to getting results that last is to never stop making improvements.
Each small win feeds your desire.
Your culture sets your expectation for what is ‘normal.’
You can’t repeat the same things blindly and expect to become exceptional.
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
Habits create the foundation for mastery.
The greatest threat to success is not failure but boredom.
It’s easy to train when you feel good, but it’s crucial to show up when you don’t feel like it – even if you do less than you hope.
I can’t be perfect, but I can avoid a second lapse.
Even when you know you should start small, it’s easy to start too big.
People often choose products not because of what they are, but because of where they are.
Your habits are how you embody your identity.
The most effective form of motivation is progress.