5. Do what the commoners don't do

Serena Williams has had her fair share of defeats and setbacks—there’s no doubt she works incredibly hard to come out on top.

If you want something badly, you can’t escape putting in the work.

• One of the hardest things in life is to say "No." To invitations, entertainment and obligations. Even harder is saying no to certain time-consuming emotions: anger, excitement, obsession, lust. These don't feel like a big deal, but they become commitment like anything else.
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Narrow down what you want to do. You need to have a specific plan to work out exactly when and how you’re going to do that.

A behaviour is more likely to become habitual if it’s something you enjoy or find rewarding.