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The myth of Radical Change

The myth of Radical Change

The myth of radical change and overnight success is pervasive in our culture. Any quest for rapid growth contradicts every stabilizing force in our lives. Remember, the natural tendency of life is to find stability.

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The Paradox of Behavior Change

The Paradox of Behavior Change

In order for change to last, we must work with the fundamental forces in our lives, not against them. Thus, the best way to achieve a new level of equilibrium is not with radical change, but through small wins each day.  - James Clear

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James Clear

"The natural tendency of life is to find stability. In biology we refer to this process as equilibrium or homeostasis."

JAMES CLEAR

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The Optimal Rate of Growth focuses on small wins

The Optimal Rate of Growth focuses on small wins

When you accumulate small wins and focus on one percent improvements, you nudge equilibrium forward. It is like building muscle: If the weight is too light, your muscles will atrophy. If the weight is too heavy, you'll end up injured. But if the weight is just a touch beyond your normal, then you...

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Equilibrium and change

Equilibrium and change

Our daily routines are governed by the balance between our environment, our genetic potential and many other forces. All of these forces are interacting each day, but we rarely notice how they shape our behaviors.That is, until we try to make a change. - James Clear

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George Leonard

"Resistance is proportionate to the size and speed of the change, not to whether the change is a favorable or unfavorable one".

GEORGE LEONARD

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Stability or Change

Stability or Change

The Paradox we face is that if we are seeking too much change in life, we feel out of control, and if we pursue too much stability, our lives become dull and boring.

Self-discipline and smart habits take us out of this paradox, so we can pursue stability and change at the same tim...

The Paradox of Behavior Change

The Paradox of Behavior Change

In order for change to last, we must work with the fundamental forces in our lives, not against them. Thus, the best way to achieve a new level of equilibrium is not with radical change, but through small wins each day.  - James Clear

Deep In The Pit

Complete uncertainty, when our lives seem in total chaos is not a desirable state to be in, and we rightly should avoid that. The edge of uncertainty is a stateless problematic than an untethered life.

If we can find a little stability, we should move towards the edge of uncertainty, deve...

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