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Mini Habits

by Stephen Guise

Three key ideas

  1. A mini habit is a small positive action you aim to complete regularly, so starting gets easier.
  2. The book says changing motivation is an unreliable basis for daily behavior.
  3. Extra effort is a bonus. It should not silently raise tomorrow's minimum.

The five 2-minute lessons

  1. 1.Make the first step tiny
  2. 2.Start before you feel ready
  3. 3.Let the bonus stay a bonus
  4. 4.Make small repetitions visible
  5. 5.Point your small habit somewhere

From the comic

One postcard. Two-hour masterpiece required.

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