Working on a problem reduces the fear of it. It's hard to fear a problem when you are making progress on it—even if progress is imperfect and slow. … - James Clear

If you're having trouble sticking to a new habit, try a smaller version until it becomes automatic. Do less than you're capable of, but do it more consistently than you have before.

Your choices create leverage. Your habits unleash leverage.

A good initial choice (like choosing the right thing to work on or the right person to work with) can deliver 100x payoff. However, if you don't have great habits, then great choices are just potential energy.

Ideally, you'll have both.

You can go to hell without moving an inch, just focus on what you lack.

You can taste heaven without leaving earth, just rejoice in what you have.