[Part 1] Stop Confusing Habits for Routines: What You Need To Know by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far on Personal Development

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Episode 3230:

Trying to build good habits can often backfire. Nir Eyal explains the critical differences between habits and routines, and why understanding these differences is essential for effective behavior change. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and use the right strategies to improve your life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/habits/

Quotes to ponder:

"Habit works by generating an impulse to do a behavior with little or no conscious thought."

"If some magic laundry-folding fairy appeared and told you not to worry about the task, you’d happily go about your day."

"Unlike a routine, which feels uncomfortable to do, in the case of a habit, not doing a behavior feels bad."

Episode references:

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Habits-Changes-Change-Everything/dp/0358003326

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