Success is gained through systems, not inspiration

For example, creating a system; habit or ritual that promotes writing everyday is more effective than setting the goal of writing an essay a week.

• A system can be measured, refined, and optimized. A goal cannot.
• You can work on the inputs of your system to create better quality...

You could choose and start a habit because of motivation, but you'll stick with it only if it becomes part of your identity.

To change your identity:

1. Establish the kind of person you want to be.
2. Prove it to yourself with small wins.

Inspiration vs systems is an oversimplification because motivation is often part of the system.

• Motivation can help us over challenging goals.
• Many goals are really external motivators that motivate us inconsistently.

If we can view mot...