You don't need to build all your new habits at once
When you're struggling building your business it's tempting to think that you have to adopt a bunch of new habits at once in order to be "successful" .
You think you have to start reading, meditating, fasting, running, cold showers and a keto diet all at once because you heard it on a podcast.
But this isn't the case.
This desire to change everything at once is often just impatience.
Impatience is tricky and causes us to take on to much in an unsustainable way.
Instead of going all in. You should focus on adding one or two simple habits.
You'll be tempted to add more. But just stick with those for now.
After 21-60 days these habits will be a part of your routine and you'll have some new found self belief and momentum to help you build more.
Before you know it you'll be happier, healthier and more fulfilled.
From there, you just repeat the cycle.
Slowly but surely becoming the person you want to be.
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I like this take @reecekidd. It reminds me of the Kaizen method for self improvement:
I love this approach and been working on getting 1% better every day for the past years, but never knew how to call it – Kaizen.
Now I know. Thanks for sharing!
Love it @richard
I love Ben Franklin's habit framework in his auto-biography. Basically, build your habits on each other. Without one habit, it's hard to form others.
https://www.ushistory.org/franklin/autobiography/page38.htm
I remember trying to read some version of this and I struggled with the language. Will check this version out because he was amazing would love to learn more.
We need patience to build habit, as we need patience to build a business.
Building a habit is performing an action repeatedly for a period of time, and then be very careful not to begin another habit negating the one you've spent time to build. You can never say "I have this habit now, and it will stay forever".
But when the habit is built and you really don't need to think about it to follow it, it open so many doors.
Exactly, it's all about getting to the point where the new habit is adopted as a normal part of your routine. 💪
Completely agree. The mind (and body) can only handle so much change in a given time period. Best book on how to build up habits is Atomic Habits
Yes I absolutely loved Atomic Habits. James Clear earn't his name for his clear writing style. lol
@gordon Great quote! Do you know any good books or resources that explore the Kaizen method? Would love to read more.
No worries @reecekidd. I don't have any specific resources, however, I know it is a practise implemented in Japanese culture and Toyota are famous for adopting this approach to growing their business. I remember reading a case study about it many years ago. I will do some further research and maybe even write an article on it soon.
Nice one @gordon I'd absolutely love to read that. Will look up. something myself as well was just hoping to skip the noise. 😂
I feel you my man. I'll try put something together soon!