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Law 1 And 2

Improving by just 1% every day might seem insignificant, but over a year, it compounds to a 37x improvement. Conversely, neglecting small habits can lead to gradual decline.

Focus on small wins that compound into larger successes.

2 The Habit Loop

All habits follow a predictable pattern:

Cue triggers the habit.

Craving motivates action

Response is the behavior

Reward reinforces it.

To build good habits, focus on the cues and rewards that reinforce positive behavior. Breaking bad habits involves disrupting this loop, such as removing the cue or making the reward unattractive

So start implementing today

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Atomic Habits is about how small, consistent changes in daily habits can lead to significant personal and professional growth. It provides strategies to build good habits, break bad ones, and design systems for lasting improvement.

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