Make the process your goal. Focus on being consistent with the habits that lead to your goal… not the goal itself. Systems beat goals every single time.
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”
William Hutchison Murray
The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity. Focus on identity-based habits and who you wish to become. True behavior change is identity change.
Example: The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader…
– James Clear, Atomic Habits
Habits for Your Routine
| Wake Up Make Bed Clean Room Set an Intention: Write it Down Pray Stretch Meditate Read Affirmation Visualization Recite a Mantra Breath Work Plan Day Free Think & Journal Organize Desk Create a To-Do List Daily Vitamins & Supplements Read the Bible Read Stoicism Commute to Work Listen to _________ Focused Work Gym – Lift Weights Exercise / Gym – Cardio Sauna / Steam / Sweat Walk Outside + Sun Eat Breakfast Skip Breakfast Eat Lunch Skip Lunch Eat Dinner Skip Dinner |
Take the habits you’ve identified and build a new routine. Plan from the second you wake up until the moment you place your head on the pillow at night. Start with a disciplined routine in the morning to build some productive momentum for the day. Consistency beats intensity. Do your best every single day, everyday!
Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.
Jordan Peterson
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