Let's clarify the difference between a habit and a routine, a common confusion. A habit is an automatic action, like brushing your teeth, done without thought. A routine, however, requires conscious effort and involves a sequence of actions, like a morning ritual of yoga, showering, and breakfast. While routines can foster new habits, habits can also integrate into routines, both aiding in creating a structured and efficient daily life.Now discover <a href="https://productive.fish/blog/how-to-build-a-habit/">how to build a habit</a>!

Routine Vs Habit

Begin with manageable steps. Leo Babauta advises, "Make it so easy you can't say no." Start small, like opting for a five-minute daily walk to become more active, rather than a longer jog. These small actions seamlessly integrate into your routine, gradually becoming automatic and stronger habits.

Start Small

Consistent small efforts outperform sporadic large ones. For instance, reading for 15 minutes regularly is more beneficial than unpredictable, lengthy sessions. This consistency strengthens neural pathways, making actions more automatic and easier to form into habits. It’s key to schedule manageable sessions, like a brief daily reading time, ensuring regularity leads to routine.

Practice Consistently

To ensure you're keeping up with your habits, tracking progress is essential. You have the option of using traditional paper trackers or exploring <a href="https://productive.fish/blog/habit-tracking/#best-habit-tracker-apps">habit tracking apps</a> from our recommended collection. Experiment with both to find the method that best suits your needs.

Track the Process

Shift your perspective from what you "have to do" to what you "want to do" to leverage the reward-loving part of your brain. For instance, if you aim to wake up earlier, use your favorite music as an alarm. Or, to reduce evening screen time, swap it for reading a captivating book in a cozy spot. Transforming habits into enjoyable activities significantly boosts the likelihood they'll integrate seamlessly into your routine.

Make It Attractive

For more tips read the original article "<a href="https://productive.fish/blog/how-to-build-a-habit/">How to Form a Habit that Sticks</a>"

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It's not just the fact of building a habit that matters, but the methods you use.

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Pawn moves should be restricted during opening, because the time involved in these moves could be applied to develop another piece.Generally, moving pawns is suitable when the player aims to open diagonals for the Queen or Bishops or occupy the center.

Don’t make unnecessary pawns moves during opening

A check that can easily be defended by the opponent is unnecessary.Most of the checks during opening can easily be defended by moves that favor development.

Don’t check if not necessary

An open position always favors the flock with more pieces in play and, therefore, should only be provoked by those with a developing advantage.pawn

Do not open the position if you are late in development

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<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Whenever you address people and know their name whether it's in person or text, email, or anywhere call them by their name.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It creates an emotional bond. People will think you know their name and remember it. (Trust me it will make you more likable and you'll feel the power of it after using it).</li></ul>

#1. Call People By Their Name

Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Whenever you get a new idea to work on, a new thing to learn, or anything write and schedule the email to yourself and schedule it for the future.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you are already working on something and set yourself to milestones, do not increase the to-do list. </li></ul>

#2. Write Email To Yourself In Future

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Instead of trying to remember everything try to document, take notes, or use apps. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Focus on those things which worth your attention.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The brain's function is less of to do remember the things and more to Do the things.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You've to so you've to spend your mind and energy on getting the things done, not remembering them.</li></ul>

#4. Do Not Try To Remember Everything

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Love yourself, and be kind to yourself.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">No matter how bad you feel about yourself, you've to smile and acknowledge that you exist.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You've to become your biggest supporter.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you don't love yourself, nobody else is going to love you. </li></ul>

#3. Wake Up And Smile In The Mirror

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">It could be in person or virtual</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It could be meaningful or it could be just nice happy to know them it doesn't matter.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Not to form meaningful relationships but just to expand your perspective and learn something from them and understand their perspective. </li></ul>

#5. Meet Someone New Every Week

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Just read 30 minutes every day, not toward any goal such as 1 book a week or X number of books in a year.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Read the book that you wanted to read, not those books which you think you should read.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Leave the book if you're not interested in reading that book.</li></ul>

#6. Read 30 Min Everyday

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Being grateful is one of the most important skills in life.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">We start taking people for granted and we think that normal and anyone could do that for us.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You should acknowledge every person who helps you in any way.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Don't just say it, feel it. Say thank you genuinely.</li></ul>

#7. Say Thank You Even If They're Not Listening

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Don't depend on luck to get inspired.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Actively look for inspiration. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Make inspiration a choice. It's your responsibility.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You have to do something every day in your life which makes you inspired, whether it's reading, watching videos, or doing stuff.</li></ul>

#8. Don't Leave Inspiration to Chance.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The amount doesn't matter in the first place but the consistency and the term you are investing for, do.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"> Don't wait for the market to go up or down. Do it with discipline on the same day of every month</li><li class="ql-align-justify">When you do this will experience the power of compounding </li></ul>

#9. Invest Every Month

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">A lot of decisions we make are purely on what people say and how we feel about brands, cars, or buying a house.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Emotions play a very major role in our life but they are not something to start with. First, you'll have to learn about numbers and thinking analytically.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"> Convert your emotions into numbers first. After that, you can put your emotions into making the decision but firstly numbers are something to start with.</li></ul>

#10. Know and Learn Numbers Before Emotions

This video talks about some very important and critical habits you can build in your 20s to live a better, happier, and fuller life. Please give it a read and try to implement these habits in your life.

20s are the biggest defining decade of your life. A decade where you have to not look at what everyone else is telling you to, and build yourself into habits that will exceed ALL your goals for your entire life. Hope this video helps you get exactly there! Check out the Manipal Cigna Health Insurance Plans here: ManipalCigna Super Top Up Plan: https://bit.ly/3JtEmOM ManipalCigna ProHealth Insurance: https://bit.ly/3rTHU7d ManipalCigna Lifetime Health India and Global Plan: https://bit.ly/3gPYFK2 I’d love to know in the comments, which video has benefited you the most? Here is the video on making Life decisions with an Excel sheet: https://bit.ly/3GYurPr My first book is out now! The title of the book is also my life motto: "DO EPIC SHIT" Get yours NOW: https://ankurwarikoo.com/doepicshit #Habits #Warikoo #LifeAdvice Click here to subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://shorturl.at/bizNX ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My gear for shooting this video: 🎥 Sony a7III camera: https://t.co/xE3LNi70V7?amp=1 🎬 Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 Lens: https://t.co/PyLrKReNwf?amp=1 🎙 Shure SM7B Microphone: https://t.co/28mmH92X2h?amp=1 🔆 Fill Light 60W: https://t.co/D5oBb4z8KB?amp=1 💡 Key Light 150W: https://t.co/F9XDK9Kqgc?amp=1 📽 Benro IT15 Tripod for Sony a7III camera: https://t.co/3IM49zIBW3?amp=1 Useful links: 20 books for your 20s: https://bit.ly/WarikooBooks 20 online courses for your 20s: https://bit.ly/WarikooOnlineCourses Gadgets that I use: https://bit.ly/WarikooGadgets Let’s connect online: 🎙 My weekly podcast Woice with warikoo (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1g7wpoqydK6hszvi4DFywg 📩 My weekly newsletter warikoo Wanderings: https://ankurwarikoo.com/newsletter/ 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ankurwarikoo 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/warikoo 👨🏻‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warikoo 😄 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awarikoo/ 🖋 Daily Blog: https://ankurwarikoo.com/blog/ 🙋‍♂️ Who am I: I am Ankur Warikoo - an entrepreneur, teacher, content creator and mentor. I founded nearbuy.com, and was its CEO from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, I was the founding CEO of Groupon India’s business. Nowadays I spend my time creating content (for a community of ~4 million followers), teaching online (to a community of ~100,000 students), and mentoring first-time founders.

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20s are the biggest defining decade of your life. A decade where you have to not look at what everyone else is telling you to, and build yourself into habits that will exceed ALL your goals for your entire life.

Hope this video helps you get exactly there!

Check out the Manipal Cigna Health Insurance Plans here:
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ManipalCigna ProHealth Insurance: https://bit.ly/3rTHU7d
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Get my new book ‘GET EPIC SHIT DONE’ here: https://ankurwarikoo.com/getepicshitdone
Order my first book ‘Do Epic Shit’: https://ankurwarikoo.com/doepicshit

I’d love to know in the comments, which video has benefited you the most?

Here is the video on making Life decisions with an Excel sheet: https://bit.ly/3GYurPr

My first book is out now! The title of the book is also my life motto: "DO EPIC SHIT" 
Get yours NOW: https://ankurwarikoo.com/doepicshit

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🔆 Fill Light 60W: https://t.co/D5oBb4z8KB?amp=1
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🙋‍♂️ Who am I:
I am Ankur Warikoo - an entrepreneur, teacher, content creator and mentor. I founded nearbuy.com, and was its CEO from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, I was the founding CEO of Groupon India’s business. Nowadays I spend my time creating content (for a community of ~4 million followers), teaching online (to a community of ~100,000 students), and mentoring first-time founders.

warikoo is a serial entrepreneur, a bestselling author and an online educator

Ankur Warikoo is an internet entrepreneur, and is:
- One of India’s top content creators with a following of 8Mn+ followers across YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
- Bestselling author of Do Epic Shit (2021) and Get Epic Shit Done - Answers to 36 life questions (2022)
- An online educator (conducts courses on entrepreneurship, career management and personal growth, with over 300,000+ students so far) 
- A mentor/investor to first-time entrepreneurs (hoping to help them not make the same mistakes he made when he started up)

He holds an MBA degree from the Indian School of Business (Class of 2006) where he was awarded the Young Leader Award.

He was also part of Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 List for India, Forbes Top 100 Digital Creators list 2022, LinkedIn India’s Top Voices for 2018, 2019 and 2020, LinkedIn India’s Spotlight List and India’s Top Executives under 40 by Business Today.


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"Consistency is the key to achieving and maintaining momentum.”

COMPOUND EFFECT CAN LEAD YOU TO SUCCESS

"Small, Smart Choices + Consistency + Time = RADICAL DIFFERENCE”

"Our life is deeply interrelated with compound effect. Health,business, relationship -you name it. So in our day to day life,we can't but be dependent on it."

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, based on the principle that little, everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default. No gimmicks. No Hyperbole. No Magic Bullet. The Compound Effect is a distillation of the fundamental principles that have guided the most phenomenal achievements in business, relationships, and beyond. This easy-to-use, step-by-step operating system allows you to multiply your success, chart your progress, and achieve any desire. If you're serious about living an extraordinary life, use the power of The Compound Effect to create the success you want. You will find strategies including: <ul><li>How to win--every time! The No. 1 strategy to achieve any goal and triumph over any competitor, even if they're smarter, more talented or more experienced.</li><li>Eradicating your bad habits (some you might be unaware of!) that are derailing your progress.</li><li>The real, lasting keys to motivation--how to get yourself to do things you don't feel like doing.</li><li>Capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum. Catch this, and you'll be unstoppable.</li><li>The acceleration secrets of superachievers. Do they have an unfair advantage? Yes they do, and now you can too! </li></ul>

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Darren Hardy is an American author, keynote speaker, advisor, and former publisher of SUCCESS magazine. Hardy is a New York Times best-selling author, who wrote The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster, Living Your Best Year Ever and The Compound Effect. 

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Your work environment plays a big role in how productive and happy you feel — and that's a fact! But when you're working from home, keeping everything in order can be a bit tricky. Ever wondered <a href="https://productive.fish/blog/home-office-organization/">how organizing your home office</a> could not only make working from home as easy as being in the office but also bring some extra perks to your work life?

Working from home...

Adding an adjustable height desk to your home office setup can significantly change how you work, offering the flexibility to switch between sitting and standing. This isn't just about comfort; it's about promoting healthier work habits. Alternating between sitting and standing throughout the day, as supported by research, can improve neck and shoulder health, boost energy levels, and increase engagement with tasks.An adjustable desk encourages movement, reducing stiffness from sitting too long and improving circulation and alertness.

Adjustable Desk

Tackling cable clutter is a key step to achieving a more organized and productive workspace. Beyond being an eyesore, a mess of wires can distract you and fog up your mental focus.To manage the mess, use cable organizers, clips, and ties to keep wires neatly tucked away. Opting for wireless technology can also drastically reduce the need for cords, leading to a cleaner, more minimalist home office. With a variety of wireless options available, from keyboards to Bluetooth peripherals, you can easily minimize cable dependence and enjoy a tidier space.

Cut Down on Cable Mess

Incorporating plants into your home office isn't just about making the space look better; it's about feeling better and working more efficiently too. The presence of plants not only enhances the look of your workspace but also offers psychological perks, leading to better productivity and health.However, it's worth noting that too many plants might distract more than help. Opt for low-maintenance, air-purifying plants to enjoy the benefits without much fuss.

Use Indoor Plants

Learn more ways to organize home office with the blog post "<a href="https://productive.fish/blog/home-office-organization/">5 Home Office Organization Ideas</a>"!

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How does proper home office organization help to not only achieve the same level of working convenience as your office but also gain additional benefits from this new working paradigm?

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The poor and the middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them.

The main cause of poverty or financial struggle is fear and ignorance, not the economy or the government or the rich. It's self-inflicted fear and ignorance that keep people trapped.

Fear and Ignorance

A human's life is a struggle between ignorance and illumination.

Although we have been successful in our careers, they have not turned out quite as we expected. We both have changed positions several times-for all the right reasons-but there are no pension plans vesting on our behalf. Our retirement funds are growing only through our individual contributions. Michael and I have a wonderful marriage with three great children. As I write this, two are in college and one is just beginning high school. We have spent a fortune making sure our children have received the best education available. One day in 1996, one of my children came home disillusioned with school. He was bored and tired of studying. “Why should I put time into studying subjects I will never use in real life?” he protested. Without thinking, I responded, “Because if you don't get good grades, you won't get into college.” “Regardless of whether I go to college,” he replied, “I'm going to be rich.”

Discover the world of business and economics.

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Kiyosaki is best known for his book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the #1 New York Times bestseller. Kiyosaki followed with Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant and Rich Dad's Guide to Investing.

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Have you ever felt like everyone is paying attention to you, even when they're not? This phenomenon, known as the spotlight effect, describes our tendency to overestimate how much others notice and care about our appearance, behavior, or actions. In reality, people are often more focused on themselves than on us.

The Spotlight Effect

Just believing that a treatment or intervention will work can sometimes lead to real improvements in health or symptoms, even if the treatment itself is inert or ineffective. This powerful phenomenon highlights the mind's role in healing and underscores the importance of belief and expectation in shaping our experiences.

The Placebo Effect

Despite our tendency to overestimate our abilities and knowledge, research shows that we're often not as skilled or knowledgeable as we think we are. This cognitive bias, known as the overconfidence bias, can lead to poor decision-making and inflated self-assessments, hindering our ability to learn and grow.If you are interested in learning more about psychology, here is the best masterpiece on amazon check it out <a href="https://amzn.to/3Pe20nI">CLICK</a>

The Overconfidence Bias

Simply being exposed to something repeatedly can increase our liking or preference for it. Whether it's a song, a person, or a brand, familiarity breeds fondness, as our brains become more comfortable and accustomed to the stimulus over time.

The Mere Exposure Effect

The mere perception of control can have a significant impact on our physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown that people who believe they have control over a situation, even if that control is illusory, experience less stress, anxiety, and pain. They also tend to perform better on tasks and are more likely to persist in the face of challenge.Read the detailed honest review of the book given above <a href="https://discoveryourself705.blogspot.com/2024/03/review-of-psych-101-psychology-facts.html">CLICK</a>

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Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

Here are five fascinating psychology facts to ponder. Don't skip. Read each one, the last one is mind-blowing. Let's dive in! Super excited to share these facts with you. Hope you will enjoy!

Five mind-blowing psychological facts you must know!

You’re gonna have pain one way or the other. Which pain would you like?You can have the pain of suppressing yourself, for the sake of being accepted, or you can have the pain, sometimes, of being yourself and not being accepted.

You’re gonna have pain one way or the other.

Which would you choose? #drgabormate #podcast #growth

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Gabor Maté: Which  Pain Would You Like?

"Sometimes you have to be your own hero."

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Lucid dreaming, for those of you who don't know, is simply being conscious while your in a dream. Examples of famous people who are known to lucid dream are <ul><li>Nikola Tesla </li><li>Leonardo DiCaprio</li><li>Albert Einstein</li><li>Stephen King</li><li>Thomas Edison</li></ul>

Lucid Dreaming WILL Change Your Life

There are numerous benefits to lucid dreaming, including: <ol><li>Less anxiety</li><li>More creativity</li><li>Better motor skills</li><li>Improved problem solving</li><li>(Bonus) - ... Really it's just incredibly fun to play an ultra realistic game where you can literally do anything, and experience it better than any VR you can encounter elsewhere. </li></ol>

Why Do They Do It

Lucid dreaming is still a relatively new discovery, and research is limited. However there are some basics you need to know if you want to start lucid dreaming

But... How?

Every morning when you wake up spend a while trying to recall your dreams and write them in a notebook. This should be used in combination with other techniques as this helps to improve dream recall and stimulates the prefrontal cortex during dreams (which is what gives you consciousness)

Keeping A Dream Journal

MILD, or meumonic induced lucid dreaming is where you wake up 5 hours after falling to sleep (this way you wake up in the middle of your REM phase - the phase where you dream) and stay awake long enough to wake your prefrontal cortex, but not so much that you can't get back to sleep (usually 10 minutes). Then drift back to sleep with the intention of lucid dreaming, which can be done through repeating phrases like "I will lucid dream tonight" or picturing yourself becoming lucid in a dream. I would recommend this as the first technique you use to try and lucid dream.

MILD

Reality checks are, well, a way to check reality. In a dream, your hands often look distorted, blurry, or have the wrong amount of fingers. Additionally, if you block your nose and close your mouth and try to breathe in while in real life, you will (unsurprisingly) be unsuccessful in doing so. In a dream, however, you will notice that you can in fact still breathe. Doing these often throughout the day will get you in the habit of doing so, and if you subconsciously do them ehiledreaming, you may notice these anomalies and become lucid.

Reality Checks

Now it's your turn to try and have a go at lucid dreaming. Just remember, good things come to those who wait. Be patient and don't expect results for a while. You may wish to search for some other methods and give them a try if it isn't working, but I promise that to those who stay consistent, it will come eventually.

Now You Try

As a student, Lucid dreaming has allowed me to turn a "time waster" into a powerful and fun tool.

Lucid dreaming is a phenomenon but isn’t uncommon. Some people can have very vivid dreams and even control their actions in them. Learn the latest research, and how you can potentially teach yourself to lucid dream.

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