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Focus on strategic choices that save time in the long run rather than just managing daily to-do lists.
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TIME ASSETS are actions or choices you make today that will save you time in the future.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Focus on doing the volume of work required to build skills rather than seeking early recognition or big results.
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Setting unreasonable goals often faces less competition because most people fight over mediocre, reasonable results.
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When a goal requires someone else's approval or access, asking for something extraordinary is more likely to succeed because few others dare to ask.
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To maintain happiness while pursuing big goals, one must appreciate progress made even if the final ambitious target isn't fully reached.
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Confidence does not come from having all the answers upfront but from trusting that you can navigate uncertainty and find solutions as you move forward.
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Products are more addictive when they combine contrasting textures, such as a crunchy shell with a creamy center.
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Food companies will spend millions of dollars to discover the most satisfying level of crunch in a potato chip. Their scientists will test for the perfect amount of fizzle in a soda.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Design products to be interesting enough to keep the brain engaged without being so overwhelming that the senses become dulled.
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Food companies will spend millions of dollars to discover the most satisfying level of crunch in a potato chip. Their scientists will test for the perfect amount of fizzle in a soda.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Avoid products with more than five ingredients to steer clear of highly engineered items designed to trigger overconsumption.
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Food companies will spend millions of dollars to discover the most satisfying level of crunch in a potato chip. Their scientists will test for the perfect amount of fizzle in a soda.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Focus on large, randomized trials and research that has been repeated consistently to ensure information remains true over time.
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I think a lot about what it would be like to visit JamesClear.com as a first-time reader. Could I find everything easily? Would it be pleasant to read? What parts of the experience would be distracting?I try my best to write about topics that will stand the test of time. What effects will hold forever? What ideas are actually useful in the long-run?1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
Success in habits is determined by the ability to overcome the initial friction of the first few minutes. Making the start as easy as possible is more effective than relying on a grand, ambitious plan.
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Real competitive advantage is gained by showing up on days when conditions are not optimal.
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Consistency enlarges ability, right? And so by being more consistent, you enlarge your capacity to handle more. You enlarge your ability and broaden your skill set. You build your base of strength to handle the harder thing later.To be consistent means you show up on the days when it's not perfect. In many ways, I feel like that's the only place that you gain an edge.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
Reducing exposure to triggers is more effective than relying on willpower to resist temptations that are physically present.
Conducting annual reviews in public helps evaluate failures and celebrate victories while holding oneself accountable to the audience.
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Create specific limits on spending or usage to foster resourcefulness and prevent lifestyle creep.
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Even for abstract values like love or morality, track specific actions that represent those values to ensure you are consistently showing up.
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When starting a difficult habit like meditation, begin with just one minute and increase very gradually to ensure it sticks.
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Advanced tactics and high-end gear only provide value after the basic fundamentals have been mastered.
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the biggest difference between success and failure comes from mastering the fundamentals.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Instead of seeking perfect daily balance, focus on different priorities during different stages of life to achieve long-term fulfillment.
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Beginners often quit because their taste is better than their ability to execute. One must produce a high volume of work on a deadline to eventually match their output to their standards.
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