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Grit, Page 192

Like a muscle that gets stronger with use, the brain changes itself when you struggle to master a new challenge. In fact, there’s never a time in life when the brain is completely ‘fixed’.


The Power of Regret, Page 192

Ask yourself, ‘In the future, will I regret this decision if I don’t do X?’.


Atomic Habits, Page 192

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


The Power of Regret, Page 192

Our actions give our lives direction. But other people give those lives purpose.


Switch, Page 192

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


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.


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.


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.