• make it so easy that it can be done without motivation
    • "[...] willpower is like a muscle. It gets fatigued as you use it throughout the day."
  • always start small and gradually increase tasks along the way, or at least keep going
    • "Rather than trying to do something amazing from the beginning, start small and gradually improve. Along the way, your willpower and motivation will increase, which will make it easier to stick to your habit for good."
    • "1% better everyday is 1.01³⁶⁵ equals 37.78% better a year."
  • strategically splitting tasks in small parts increases the chances of regularly doing them
    • " It is important to keep each habit reasonable, so that you can maintain momentum and make the behavior as easy as possible to accomplish."
  • to be able to be a top performer, one needs to get back on track quickly when off of it and plan for failures
    • "Rather than trying to be perfect, abandon your all-or-nothing mentality. You shouldn't expect to fail, but you should plan for failure. Take some time to consider what will prevent your habit from happening."
    • "You just need to be consistent, not perfect. Focus on building the identity of someone who never misses a habit twice."
  • progress can only be made through consistence and patience
    • "If you are adding weight in the gym, you should probably go slower than you think. Patience is everything. Do things you can sustain."
    • "New habits should feel easy, especially in the beginning."

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