Your perception and the reality of your life are in your hands. Havia

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Habit is a cable; we weave a thread each day, and at last we cannot break it.”

<ul><li>The 1st Law: Make It Obvious</li><li>The 2nd Law:Make It Attractive</li><li>The 3rd Law: Make It Easy</li><li>The 4th Law: Make It Satisfying</li></ul>

HOW TO CREATE A GOOD HABIT

1.1: Fill out the Habits Scorecard: Write down your current habits to become aware of them.1.2: Use implementation intentions: “I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].”1.3: Use habit stacking: “After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].”1.4: Design your environment: Make the cues of good habits obvious and visible.

The 1st Law: Make It Obvious

2.1: Use temptation bundling. Pair an action you want to do with an action you need to do.2.2: Join a culture where your desired behavior is the normal behavior.2.3: Create a motivation ritual. Do something you enjoy immediately before a difficult habit.

The 2nd Law:Make It Attractive

3.1: Reduce friction. Decrease the number of steps between you and your good habits.3.2: Prime the environment. Prepare your environment to make future actions easier.3.3: Master the decisive moment. Optimize the small choices that deliver outsized impact.3.4: Use the Two-Minute Rule. Downscale your habits until they can be done in two minutes or less.3.5: Automate your habits. Invest in technology and onetime purchases that lock in future behavior.

The 3rd Law: Make It Easy

4.1: Use reinforcement. Give yourself an immediate reward when you complete your habit.4.2: Make “doing nothing” enjoyable. When avoiding a bad habit, design a way to see the benefits.4.3: Use a habit tracker. Keep track of your habit streak and “don’t break the chain.”4.4: Never miss twice. When you forget to do a habit, make sure you get back on track immediately.

The 4th Law: Make It Satisfying

“If you pick the right small behavior and sequence it right, then you won’t have to motivate yourself to have it grow. It will just happen naturally, like a good seed planted in a good spot.”

<ul><li>Inversion of the 1st Law: Make It Invisible</li><li>Inversion of the 2nd Law: Make It Unattractive</li><li>Inversion of the 3rd Law: Make It Difficult</li><li>Inversion of the 4th Law: Make It Unsatisfying</li></ul>

HOW TO BREAK A BAD HABIT

1.5: Reduce exposure. Remove the cues of your bad habits from your environment.

Inversion of the 1st Law: Make It Invisible

2.4: Reframe your mind-set. Highlight the benefits of avoiding your bad habits.

Inversion of the 2nd Law: Make It Unattractive 2.4:

3.6: Increase friction. Increase the number of steps between you and your bad habits.3.7: Use a commitment device. Restrict your future choices to the ones that benefit you.

Inversion of the 3rd Law: Make It Difficult

4.5: Get an accountability partner. Ask someone to watch your behavior.4.6: Create a habit contract. Make the costs of your bad habits public and painful.

Inversion of the 4th Law: Make It Unsatisfying

“Depending on what they are, our habits will either make us or break us. We become what we repeatedly do.”

A lack of self-awareness is poison. Reflection and review is the antidote.

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 10 million copies sold! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: <ul><li>make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);</li></ul><ul><li>overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;</li></ul><ul><li>design your environment to make success easier;</li></ul><ul><li>get back on track when you fall off course;</li></ul>...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

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James Clear is the author of "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" He writes about habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement at jamesclear.com. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter.His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Learn more at jamesclear.com

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It is based on Hill’s extensive study of successful people, including interviews with business leaders such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison. The book emphasizes the importance of having a clear goal, strong desire, persistence, and self-belief. Hill also introduces the concept of the “Mastermind,” where individuals collaborate to support each other in achieving their objectives.

What Is It About

The most valuable part of Think and Grow Rich is Hill’s concept of the “burning desire” and “definiteness of purpose.” Hill argues that having a clear, focused, and intense desire for a specific goal is the starting point for all achievements. This singular focus gives people the drive to overcome obstacles and persevere until success is achieved. The idea that “thoughts become things” through visualization and belief is central to Hill’s philosophy.

Valuable Idea

Hill explains that thoughts are powerful—what you consistently think about and focus on will eventually manifest in your life. When you visualize success, it primes your subconscious mind to look for opportunities, overcome obstacles, and build confidence. Visualization creates a mental blueprint that helps you stay focused on your goal and reinforces the belief that your desires are achievable.

How Visualisation Works?

Visualization is effective because it taps into the power of the subconscious mind. The subconscious is a crucial part of how we make decisions, and when it’s trained to focus on a specific goal, it influences behavior and outlook. Hill argues that people who visualize their goals are more likely to recognize and seize opportunities. It also helps build emotional resilience, as seeing yourself succeed in your mind strengthens your determination and persistence in real life.

Effectiveness Of Visualisation

1.	Clear Goal: Have a definite major purpose—a clear, specific goal that you desire deeply.	2.	Mental Picture: Every day, spend time visualizing your goal as if it is already achieved. Imagine every detail—the sights, sounds, feelings, and even the environment you are in.	3.	Emotional Engagement: Feel the emotions that come with success—joy, pride, satisfaction. Engage your emotions deeply to strengthen your

Method Of Visualisation

In conclusion, *Think and Grow Rich* is more than just a book about wealth; it's a guide to mastering the mind and unlocking personal potential. The most powerful takeaway is that **success begins in the mind**. Hill emphasizes the importance of a clear, burning desire combined with focused visualization, persistence, and belief. By creating a mental image of success and engaging emotionally with that vision, you align your subconscious to recognize opportunities and take actions that lead to achievement.

In Conclusion

By Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich is a personal development and self-help book that outlines key principles for achieving success, primarily in terms of financial wealth.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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In the Quantum Field, an intelligence that is also an energy contains 99.99999% of the physical Universe and controls everything within it.

Quantum Field

Physical reality is also an energy interconnected in a vast web across space and time. This quantum field holds endless possibilities that can collapse through our consciousness, emotions, and state of being (mind and body).

Physical Reality

The energy within our body is like a chain reaction - it flows from our mind and soul to our systems, organs, tissues, cells, molecules, atoms, sub-atomic particles and ultimately energy.
We are all a bundle of energy, waiting to be unleashed for greatness. Our body is a complex system that houses this powerful energy within us.
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<li>Our body contains:
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<li>mind and soul</li>
<li>systems, organs and tissues</li>
<li>cells, molecules, atoms and sub-atomic particles</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>With each part working together, we become a powerhouse of endless possibilities.</li>
</ul>

The Power in Our Bodies

As an extension of this intelligence, I can emulate it and tap into the endless possibilities. 😁

Emulating Intelligence

The Quantum field is a wild concept where everything is intertwined in a higher-dimensional web of information beyond space and time 🚀
It's a mind-blowing idea, but in simpler terms, everything is connected in a mysterious way within this field 🤯

The Interconnected World of Quantum Field 🌌

Humans are held back by the Newtonian/Castellian Model , which is based on the concept of cause and effect.

The Limitations of Newtonian/Castellian Model

The Quantum is a multi-dimensional realm that exists beyond the limitations of our senses. It is a place where physical bodies, objects, and time do not exist.

The Quantum: A Place Beyond Senses and Time

I strive to become QUANTUM CREATOR, with dominion over the mind, body, and time.

Quantum Creator

I've been using my Astra Projection to travel around the Quantum Field, a higher dimensional field that can only be accessed through Astra Projection.

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Astra Projection in the Quantum Field 

When was the last time you were “in the zone”?When was the last time you dove into a task, and every action felt effortless and purposeful?If you’re like most people, you will struggle to find the answer. It doesn’t happen often. And even if it does, you don’t know how to replicate it.

Being In The Zone

Many people spend their days distracted and overwhelmed. They jump from one meaningless task to another. They think that being busy equals being productive. But most of what they’re doing is unproductive. It’s holding them back from the state where their true potential thrives.Flow is this powerful state. But it isn’t reserved for elite athletes, artists, or tech geniuses. It’s accessible to anyone willing to ditch the noise and focus on tasks that matter.

Busy Is Not Productive

In this article, you’ll discover the four essential ingredients to design tasks that spark your flow state. Whether you’re:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">an entrepreneur tired of burnout</li><li class="ql-align-justify">a creative who’s searching for the next breakthrough</li><li class="ql-align-justify">or someone stuck in mundane routines.</li></ul>This guide will help you reignite your passion, sharpen your focus, and find fulfillment like never before.

Reignite Your Passion

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Recent studies have shown that achieving a flow state can enhance productivity and well-being.According to McKinsey, executives report being up to five times more productive in a flow state. Also, research from the University of California, Irvine, found that employees who enter the flow state are 45% more likely to report higher levels of job satisfaction. But what exactly is the flow state?

The Flow State Benefits

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi described it as the optimal state of consciousness where people perform at their best. In his book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, he claims that people who experience flow are more satisfied with their lives.Steven Kotler, co-founder of the Flow Research Collective, found that flow can lead to a 500% increase in creativity and problem-solving skills. All this data shows that the benefits of flow go far beyond productivity — they can transform how you live and work every day.Reaching flow is simple. But you must design your tasks carefully.

What is Flow?

The statistics show the importance of the flow state. And you might want to learn how to reach that condition you have experienced sometimes.Luckily, it’s not that hard. There’s no secret formula only a few people can use. On the contrary, the formula is well-known. But people often undermine it for its simplicity.

How to Design Your Tasks That Spark Your Flow State (1)

If you want to design tasks that allow you to reach a flow state, you have to respect these four rules:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s something you care about (Interest).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s something you are good at (Mastery).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You think it’s a challenge (Challenge).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And it’s about a long-term project (Purpose).</li></ol>But why are those four rules so important?

How to Design Your Tasks That Spark Your Flow State (2)

Tasks that give you a sense of fulfillment are those that make you reach a flow state easier.It’s easier to achieve goals if the task you have to do aligns with your values. And you feel a deep sense of purpose and satisfaction every time you finish one.Every small achievement releases dopamine in your brain. It makes you happy. And you want more of it. So, how should your tasks be?

1 — Fulfillment = Purpose + Interest

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Align your tasks to your values and long-term vision of life. You can’t go against your nature.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Design tasks that relate to the things you like. They’ll never catch your interest otherwise.</li></ul>

Task Design Suggestions

You will always be happy to do the things you mastered and can finish easily. That’s the good part of life.Happiness is a prerequisite of flow. You can only go so far if you’re unhappy doing what you do. Eventually, you will run out of motivation. So, what will you do then?You will probably procrastinate. You will hate doing those chores using brute force. And you will abandon the project.Happy tasks, however, will make you connect with the present moment. You will feel in control. And you will experience a sense of timelessness.So, how can you create happy tasks?

2 — Happiness = Interest + Mastery

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Design tasks around the things that make you happy. Link them together, and make sure you know why you’re doing them.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Delegate things that someone else would do faster (except if you are learning). Focus on the things you are good at and make you feel confident.</li></ul>

You can reach the flow state only if your goals are clear. You have to understand what you have to do. But this means you must master the tasks you are trying to achieve. Otherwise, everything would be uncertain.Once the goal is clear, you can focus on it. But if it’s not, you might focus on the wrong things. Then, you’ll need to fix the work you already did. And you will never reach the flow state.

3 — Clarity = Mastery + Challenge (1)

Also, a clear goal means acknowledging the requirements. What do you need to finish a task with no interruptions? Answer this question before each activity, and you’ll increase your efficiency.Clarity, however, doesn’t only mean mastery — it’s also about the challenge. Doing the same activity every day is boring. And you won’t always reach flow. But if you challenge yourself, your motivation will keep you focused.

3 — Clarity = Mastery + Challenge (2)

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Define the requirements of each task. What do you need to start and finish it without interruptions? Do you have everything?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Make each task challenging enough to keep your brain motivated. How can you improve what you’ve been already doing?</li></ul>

You can achieve persistence only by challenging yourself every day.It doesn’t matter if tasks get harder or if nobody believes in you. You have a long-term goal. And you have <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/building-grit-how-to-fight-life-challenges">the willpower to keep going </a>.When you’re this decisive, reaching flow becomes easier because you have only one focus. You want to succeed in your project. And every time you work on it, everything else becomes futile. You lose the sense of time.Now, the question is, how do you design tasks that make you persistent?

4 — Persistence = Challenge + Purpose

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Design fail-resistant tasks. Build a <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-make-a-how-to-fail-list">how-to-tail list </a>for each goal and foresee where your task could fail.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Link each activity to a long-term vision. You will have something to grip on if you will fail.</li></ul>

The flow state is a powerful tool we all use improperly. Sometimes, we can achieve it effortlessly. Other times, it takes ages to finish a task. And often, we don’t know why it happens.But, with this article, I showed you how to design tasks that spark your flow state and increase productivity. So, build tasks respecting these guidelines for the next month.[DOWNLOAD THE <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-design-tasks-that-spark-your-flow">FREE INFOGRAPHIC HERE</a>]

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Next Steps

Discover how to design tasks that spark your flow state with this comprehensive guide. Learn the four key characteristics of flow-inducing tasks and boost your productivity.

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"You need to think for yourself about what is true."

WHAT IS THE TRUTH?

"The Quality of your decisions will determine the quality of your life

QUALITY OF DECISION

"Embrace reality and deal with it."

REALITY

I FEARED BOREDOM AND MEDIOCRITY THAN I FEARED FAILURE"

"Having Big dreams+Embracing reality+Having a lot of Determination= A Successful Life"

SUCCESSFUL LIFE

As the height gets greater,the fall will also become greater

FALL

"For me it meant taking less risk meaning,having a less great life

"You will lose someone/something who you thought you can't live without,Or you will suffer from a terrible illness or injury or your career will fall apart infront of your eyes."But there is always a better path forward and you probably just won't see it yet.You just have to reflect well to find it. You have EMBRACE YOUR REALITY

Embrace

"There's nothing better than being on a shared mission with extraordinary people who are radically true and transparent with you"

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE

The notable principles from the video of the famous billionaire Ray Dalio

Join me on a thought-provoking adventure in my new animated mini-series, Principles for Success. I've taken my book Principles, and distilled it into a 30 minute ultra mini series that focuses on the life principles that have helped me the most.

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Principles For Success by Ray Dalio (In 30 Minutes)

<ul><li>Anxiety control is key. Embrace it as a tool for focus rather than an obstacle, using techniques such as mindful attention.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Reframe public speaking as a conversation, not a performance. Use questions and conversational language.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Stay present-oriented to reduce nerves; activities like physical exercises or tongue twisters help.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Get out of your own way: lower expectations to "dare to be dull" to unlock spontaneity.</li></ul>

<ul><li>View speaking opportunities as beneficial, engage imaginatively, and interact innovatively.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Listen fully and pause before responding to comprehend the audience's needs.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Use structures, such as problem-solution-benefit and what-so-what-now, to communicate with clarity.</li></ul>

Matt Abrahams is a lecturer of strategic communication at Stanford GSB and the host of the award-winning podcast "Think Fast, Talk Smart," a show with research-backed techniques becoming a more confident communicator. 

Communication is critical to success in business and in life. Concerned about an upcoming interview? Anxious about speaking up during a meeting? In this talk, and through the podcast, you will learn techniques that will help you speak with greater confidence and clarity. 

This video was recorded on October 25, 2014, in collaboration with the Stanford Alumni Association as part of Stanford Reunion Homecoming and the Graduate School of Business Fall Reunion/Alumni Weekend.

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The Habit Loop is a three-step process that explains how habits form and stick over time. It consists of the Cue, Routine, and Reward. This loop helps you build positive, lasting behaviors.

What Is The Habit Loop?

The Cue is the trigger that initiates the habit. It could be something as simple as a notification, a time of day, or a specific location.

Step 1: Cue

The Routine is the action you take in response to the Cue. This is the behavior you want to build into a habit, such as working out, journaling, or meditating.

Step 2: Routine

The Reward is the positive reinforcement you receive after completing the routine. It motivates you to repeat the behavior, making it a solid habit over time.

Step 3: Reward

By understanding and using the Habit Loop, you can better control how habits form, making it easier to build routines that stick and create lasting positive changes in your life.

Why It Works

This short explains the habit loop, a foundational topic in habit formation. Read on to get a distilled breakdown of the concept, and learn where you should focus most.

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Don’t Form Habits Without This…

1️⃣ Easy:<ul><li>Activate silent mode</li><li>Enable airplane mode</li><li>Keep your screen facing down</li></ul>2️⃣ Moderate:<ul><li>Use the One-Sec app</li><li>Switch your phone to grayscale mode</li></ul>3️⃣Advanced:<ul><li>Block social media with the Opal app</li><li>Log out of your social media accounts after each use</li></ul>

If you come across a task that takes less than two minutes to complete, do it immediately.❌ This will prevent them from accumulating and becoming distractions later on. To reduce distractions even more:✅ Find a dedicated workspace that is free from distractions, such as a library or cafe.✅ Invest in noise-canceling headphones to block out any background noise.

Step 2: Two-Minute Rule

We often procrastinate because tasks seem boring.To make them more interesting and reduce monotony, add a challenge. 1️⃣ Step 1: Set a time limit for your task2️⃣ Step 2: Try to accomplish as much as you can within that timeframe.✅ This approach can aid in maintaining your motivation and productivity.

Step 3: Gamify - Overcome Procrastination

Multitasking reduces focus quality, making it easier to procrastinate.<ol><li>Create a list of tasks before each work session</li><li>Prioritize the list.</li><li>Work on one task at a time.</li><li>Schedule regular breaks.</li></ol>Take breaks before you lose focus and become bored. Otherwise, you may find yourself easily distracted and delaying tasks.

Step 4: Stay focused

When you're distracted or avoiding tasks, use these steps:<ol><li>Count down from five, then take action.</li><li>This helps transition from thinking about the task to actually doing it.</li><li>Counting is easier than doing the task, so it reduces procrastination.</li><li>Click the Link in my Bio @stefan.khc for an in-depth guide about productivity.</li></ol>Starting to count creates momentum, which makes it easier to actually complete the task.

Step 5: The 5-Second Rule

Stay on Track: Proven Tips to Overcome Procrastination ✔️

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."

"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have."

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."

"Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm."

"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."

"Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do."

Discover the shocking truth about success hidden in these powerful quotes!

You Won't Believe What These Quotes Reveal About Success!"

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