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Once the mental grooves of habit have been carved into your brain, they are nearly impossible to remove entirely – even if they go unused for quite a while.
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One of the most practical ways to eliminate a bad habit is to reduce exposure to the cue that causes it.
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Remove a single cue and the entire habit often fades away.
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This is the secret to self-control. Make the cues of your good habits obvious and the cues to your bad habits invisible.
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The more attractive an opportunity is, the more likely it is to become habit-forming.
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Every behavior that is highly habit-forming… is associated with higher levels of dopamine.
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When it comes to habits, the key takeaway is this: dopamine is released not only when you experience pleasure, but also when you anticipate it.
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We need to make our habits attractive because it is the expectation of a rewarding experience that motivates us to act in the first place.
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…whatever habits are normal in your culture are among the most attractive behaviors you’ll find.
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Often, you follow the habits of your culture without thinking, without questioning, and sometimes without remembering.
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