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But the point is not to do one thing. The point is to master the habit of showing up. The truth is, a habit must be established before it can be impr… - James Clear
" "But the point is not to do one thing. The point is to master the habit of showing up. The truth is, a habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can’t learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. Instead of trying to engineer a perfect habit from the start, do the easy thing on a more consistent basis. You have to standardize before you can optimize. As you master the art of showing up, the first two minutes simply become a ritual at the beginning of a larger routine. This is not merely a hack to make habits easier but actually the ideal way to master a difficult skill. The more you ritualize the beginning of a process, the more likely it becomes that you can slip into the state of deep focus that is required to do great things. By doing the same warm-up before every workout, you make it easier to get into a state of peak performance. By following the same creative ritual, you make it easier to get into the hard work of creating. By developing a consistent power-down habit, you make it easier to get to bed at a reasonable time each night.
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About James Clear
James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer and public speaker known for Self-improvement.
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The truth is, a habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can’t learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. Instead of trying to engineer a perfect habit from the start, do the easy thing on a more consistent basis. You have to standardize before you can optimize.
A habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can't learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. instead of trying to engineer a perfect habit from the start, do the easy thing on a more consistent basis. You have to standardize before you can optimize.
People often think it's weird to get hyped about reading one page or meditating for one minute or making one sales call. But the point is not to do one thing. The point is to master the habit of showing up. The truth is, a habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can't learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. Instead of trying to engineer a perfect habit from the start, do the easy thing on a more consistent basis. You have to standardize before you can optimize.
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Big wins tend to be accompanied by some combination of bigger decisions, more uncertainty, and greater risk.
If you want to play at a higher level, you need to be comfortable with greater swings of highs and lows: mentally, emotionally, financially.
You can avoid the swings, but you might be forced to play at a lower level.
One of the most unexpected gifts you can receive is an early loss.
• Missing out on a job you really wanted.
• Trying a business idea that fails.
• Suffering a heartbreak.
An early setback can become the catalyst for a wonderful next chapter—if you channel the emotion effectively.
Disappointment is a hot burning fuel. Let it light your fire to become better.
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