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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The basal ganglia, a part of the brain, stores and executes our habits independently of other brain functions, allowing us to perform routines without conscious thought.
When it comes to habits, James suggests that the environment is the invisible hand that shapes human behavior. That’s why a prompt is always the first step in performing any habit.
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