Author: James Clear
My Rating: 5/5
Summary. A straightforward and simple approach to developing habits that last.
My Takeaways:
Small good or bad habits compound over time.
It’s not about the end goal, but implementing systems of continuous 1% increase of good habits over time that achieve a goal at a moment in time.
When you achieve a goal, it’s only temporary. To improve over time, you need to fix the inputs of the system to get better outputs.
Successfully implementing good habits isn’t about fixing an outcome, but changing your identity.
Your identity emerges out of your habits.
Every action is a vote for the person you wish to become.
The real reason habits matter is because they can make you change your beliefs about yourself
Easier to implement new habits by “habit stacking.”
Make habits easy to start by removing friction
2 minute rule
Use visuals to track habits. Visualizing a good habit being completed makes the habit stick. (I.e Move paper clips into a jar after every sales call.)
Make good habits easy and satisfying. Make bad habits difficult and dissatisfying.
Win by being different by combining 2 strengths where you are better than most other people. (Being specialized)
You have to fall in love with boredom to make a habit successful over the long term.
Goldie lox rule