Habits Archive

Habit Themes

Habit Themes are high-level habits which influence a range of habits hierarchically beneath them. Ideally, habit themes are close to the pinnacle of the hierarchy, so they influence all other habits beneath them in hierarchy. Mindset and Attitude are two […]

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Habit Architecture

Now that we understand how to Install New Habits, it is important to think about how those habits themselves are organized and installed relative to one another. I call this, Habit Architecture. In order to develop detailed Processes, Daily Schedules, […]

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Expand the New Habit At The Beginning

When Building New Habits, it is useful to Expand the New Habit at the Beginning. Put a little more time and energy into it. Make it a more important part of your day — at first — not only to […]

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Take Time To Deeply Establish A New Habit

Take time to deeply establish a new habit. Success in any endeavor is built on the foundation of solid, high-quality habits which set and maintain us on a trajectory of growth and development. When we establish the right habits — […]

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Do Not Move So Quickly From A Task

Do not move so quickly from a task. Do not proceed before the task is truly done. Before it is completely resolved, done right, so that it does not have to be done again. Not before the habit is deeply […]

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The First Step is to Organize Our Lives

When we set out to begin work, the first step we ideally take is to clear our desk and organize our tools. Or else to maintain a state optimized for whatever our work may entail. Likewise, in order to live […]

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Taking The Path of Least Resistance

Taking The Path of Least Resistance

Taking the Path of Least Resistance is the art of finding in each moment what interests us the most, what we are most inclined to do. This practice takes place within our arts, training and the work we do each […]

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The Will To Continue Moving Forwards

The Will To Continue Moving Forwards

Life is constantly applying pressure to human beings because we have the capacity to feel. Instead of wishing for an easy life, we need to learn how to deal with the range of human emotions effectively. Part of this entails […]

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Mental Toughness :: Cultivating An Indomitable Spirit

Mental Toughness :: Cultivating An Indomitable Spirit

Mental toughness is something that I believe most people just do not understand, because they have rarely been in situations where they have had to cultivate it. Don’t get me wrong, people are often in these situations, it’s just that […]

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A Consideration of Depth

A Consideration of Depth

What does depth truly mean? What does depth mean within the context of an art or discipline? Within the quality of our work and lives, in the realm of learning, personal development, and mastery? Furthermore, what does it require of […]

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