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Apr 13
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2942: How Building One Little Habit Can ...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2942:

Chris Reining shows how a single, almost effortless habit can become the foundation for lasting personal transformation. By emphasizing the power of starting small, he makes a compelling case for how incremental change leads to big results over time.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisreining.com/little-habit/

Quotes to ponder:

"That’s why I like starting with a little habit. Something so stupidly small that it’s impossible to say no."

"It’s about putting in reps. It’s about showing up."

"When you’re consistent the results show up."

Episode references:

Mini Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Habits-Smaller-Bigger-Results/dp/1494882272

Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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