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To Quit Bad Habits

To Quit Bad Habits

  • Grab a piece of paper and write down all the habits that you think are unhealthy and want to get rid of. Once you have finished, rank them in order. Now start with number #1. Forget the rest for now.
  • Add layers of “friction” to your vices to make it harder for yourself to keep doing them. Keep adding layers of friction of time, money, or both.

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If you don't measure it, you can't improve it. Working on my own personal gols and objectives.

Quitting bad habits by making it harder to do them.

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