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As a general rule, the more immediate pleasure you get from an action, the more strongly you should question whether it aligns with your long-term goals.

James Clear

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A habit is a routine or behavior that is performed regularly—and, in many cases, automatically.
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Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement
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Your culture sets your expectation for what is normal. Surround yourself with people who have the habits you want to have yourself.
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Being specific about what you want and how you will achieve it helps you say no to things that derail progress, distract your attention, and pull you off course.
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Habits are like the atoms of our lives. Each one is a fundamental unit that contributes to your overall improvement.
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You get what you repeat.
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Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
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When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running.
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At some point, everyone faces the same challenge on the journey of self-improvement: you have to fall in love with boredom.
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The most practical way to change who you are is to change what you do.
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Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.
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Good habits can make rational sense, but if they conflict with your identity, you will fail to put them into action.
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A very small shift in direction can lead to a very meaningful change in destination.
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Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress.
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How can I make it obvious? How can I make it attractive? How can I make it easy? How can I make it satisfying?
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Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.
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As a general rule, the more immediate pleasure you get from an action, the more strongly you should question whether it aligns with your long-term goals.

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