What am I optimizing for?
Can my current habits carry me to my desired future?
How can I create an environment that will naturally bring about my desired change?
In the long run, that bad days matter more than the good days. If you can show up and maintain the habit, all you need is time. Don’t throw up a 0 just reduce your scope.
On Ideation: Most helpful to kickstart what you’re writing about if you’re reading a book similar to what you want to write about
Start more books, quit most of them
“Is this a game I care about winning?” Make sure you’re on the right mountain
What is the work that keeps on working for us after we’re done? LEVERAGE
A habit must become the standard before it become the ideal. Instead of trying to start meditating for 30 minutes, start with 60s everyday
The one point James wishes he hit on more in atomic habits: We’re all part of different tribes, going with the grain feels attractive.
Join tribes where your desired behavior is the normal behavior.
It becomes so motivating to keep that behavior
Front load a habit you plan on starting, make it painful not to do it, and make it feel great to do it. Ex. Make a $ bet with a friend.. Pay upfront for a gym