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Atomic Habits, Page 192

…it is important to select short-term rewards that reinforce your identity rather than ones that conflict with it.


Switch, Page 192

Many people have discovered that, when it comes time to changing their own behavior, environmental tweaks beat self-control every time.


The Rare Find, Page 192

In corporate settings, most leadership development programs stretch participants a bit, but not too much. Dropout rates are low, by design.


The Power of Regret, Page 192

Think ahead. Do the work. Start now.


Atomic Habits, Page 192

The more a habit becomes part of your life, the less you need outside encouragement to follow through. Incentives can start a habit. Identity sustains a habit.


Willpower, Page 192

People with high self-esteem are more willing to act on their beliefs, to stand up for what they believe in, to approach, others, to risk new undertakings.


Freakonomics, Page 192

…motivation is probably a stronger indicator of success than, well, a name.


Atomic Habits, Page 192

Immediate reinforcement helps maintain motivation in the short term while you’re waiting for the long-term rewards to arrive.


Give and Take, Page 192

Giving and taking are based on our motives and values, and they’re choices that we make regardless of whether our personalities trend agreeable or disagreeable.


The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 192

The greatest satisfaction in life comes from giving to others. We are most fulfilled when we forget ourselves and focus on others.