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Without some level of motivation or desire – with craving a change – we have no reason to act.
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What you crave is not the habit itself but the change in state it delivers.
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The first step to changing bad habits is to be on the lookout for them.
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…a small change in what you see can lead to a big shift in what you do.
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When changing your habits means challenging the tribe, change is unattractive. When changing your habits means fitting in with the tribe, change is very attractive.
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Our feelings and emotions tell us whether to hold steady in our current state or to make a change. They help us decide the best course of action.
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It is easy to get bogged down trying to find the optimal plan for change… We are so focused on figuring out the best approach that we never get around to taking action.
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It seems to be easier to continue what you are already doing than to start doing something different.
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The world has changed much in recent years, but human nature has changed little.
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…the Cardinal Rule of Behavior Change: What is immediately rewarded is repeated. What is immediately punished is avoided.
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