The habit stacking + temptation bundling formula is: After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [HABIT I NEED]. After [HABIT I NEED], I will [HABIT I WANT]. - James Clear

Finding your way in life is like unlocking the combination of a safe. You have to go forwards and backwards. Life is not a direct march from A to B. The twists and turns are progress, not regression. What feels like a setback in the moment is later revealed to have been part of the path all along. Each move was necessary to get to your end goal.

The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game.

Mental toughness immediately increases when you find the right subject. You're more likely to stick with things when you're genuinely interested.