But perhaps the best way to measure your progress is with a habit tracker.
JAMES CLEARPeople get so caught up in the fact that they have limits that they rarely exert the effort required to get close to them.
More James Clear Quotes
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Professionals stick to the schedule; amateurs let life get in the way.
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We imitate the habits of three groups in particular: The close. The many. The powerful.
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If you want better results, then forget about setting goals. Focus on your system instead.
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The first mistake is never the one that ruins you. It’s the spiral of repeated mistakes that follows.
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You do it because it’s who you are and it feels good to be you. The more a habit becomes part of your life, the less you need outside encouragement to follow through.
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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 lack of self-awareness is poison. Reflection and review is the antidote.
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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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Getting 1 percent better every day counts for a lot in the long-run.
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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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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.
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Perseverance, grit, and willpower are essential to success, but the way to improve these qualities is not by wishing you were a more disciplined person, but by creating a more disciplined environment.
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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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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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