eleven principles of habit theory
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Small improvements make a big difference. Success comes from a series of small actions rather than a massive, once in a lifetime, intervention.
2
Developing good habits improves performance. They appear to make little difference on any given day, but their impact over time can be huge.
3
Breaking bad habits really helps too. Success is as much about recognising and changing bad habits than it is about forming new ones.
4
All habits are not created equal. Keystone habits have an amazing ripple effect that produces many more positive outcomes.
5
Knowing how habits work helps you change them. We're all slaves to neuroscience. So, understanding our 'Habit Loops' is half the battle!
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Adopting better habits demands a system. It's no good just striving for goals, we need a system that creates better routines.
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Keep it simple. You'll seriously harm your chances of forming a new habit if you make it too complex or demanding.
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It's important to make a plan for when and where you will perform a new habit. Desire or motivation just isn't enough.
9
Outcomes are not immediate. That’s why many business leaders fall back into those bad ‘in the business’ habits that provide instant rewards.
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Reward the new routine. As business leaders, we must create measures that provide a sense of achievement when we work on the business.
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It's easier with a group. Don't do it alone. Bring your senior team with you and work together to develop new habits.