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How Do I Know if a Habit is Good or Bad?

Generally speaking, good habits will have net positive outcomes. Bad habits have net negative outcomes.

If you’re still having trouble determining how to rate a particular habit, here is a question I like to use: “Does this behavior help me become the type of person I wish to be? Does this habit cast a vote for or against my desired identity?”

  • Habits that reinforce your desired identity are usually good.
  • Habits that conflict with your desired identity are typically bad.

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