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Life's A Marathon
Our life isn't a sprint, and neither are our lifestyle choices and habits. It's a marathon, and we have to be in it for the long run, one step at a time.
By applying principles like "1% better every day" we can make major lifestyle changes that don't feel like major lifestyle changes, it just feels natural. One step at a time.
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It's Not A Sprint
When I sprint, more often then not I burn myself out and end up walking slower than I was before I started running or I have to stop to catch my breath.
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Gaining Momentum
This same thought can be applied to habits and productivity, like when we get really excited about a new diet or routine or resolution, but after a couple weeks it's not as exciting and we slow down and let life keep going or worse: we regress.
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I'm a creative, world-building nerd who enjoys learning everything about everything.
I came up with that first quote a while back but I had trouble putting the concept behind it into words until now.
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Start With One Habit at a Time
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For overthinkers, action is key
Instead of obsessing about finding the perfect way to start something, leave perfection aside and start anywhere.
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