James Clear

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The wedding is an event, love is a practice. The graduation is an event, education is a practice. The race is an event, fitness is a practice. The heart, mind, and body are endless pursuits.

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So much of what we believe is the residue of someone else's thinking. Pause and question things for a moment. Is this really how it has to be? Is this really what you want?

Being yourself is a continuous effort. There is always another expectation placed upon you, another person pulling you toward their preferences, another nudge from society to act a certain way. It's a daily battle to be yourself, not merely what the world wants you to be.

A Monday morning question for you: Design for relaxation. What is one change you can make to your environment that promotes mental peace and reduces stress?

A quick and easy tip for building habits that last: Pick a standard time and place to do it. It’s easier to wake up knowing “I exercise at 4 pm” than to decide each time when to fit a habit into your day. If it’s already decided, all you need to do is show up.

This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter. Each one features⁠ 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from others⁠, and 1 question for you to ponder⁠. You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at jamesclear.com/3-2-1

Challenge yourself when life is easy, so you'll be ready when life is hard.

The observant person finds many teachers.

A Monday morning question for you: The common narrative is that kids learn faster than adults, but if you watch any toddler they spend a large portion of the day attempting things that are on the edge of their ability. How much time have you spent on the edge of your ability today?

A great relationship is not only finding the person you have fun with, but also finding the person you want to be bored with. The beauty of long-term relationships is often hidden in boring, ordinary moments.

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One of my hopes is to age into a better mindset. The general trend seems to become less open minded, less resilient, less capable of handling change with ease and flexibility as the years roll by. I hope to grow in the opposite direction. How can my mindset be better today than it was yesterday?

Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking. You don't need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started.

When you're on the field, play as if nothing else matters. When you're off the field, remember that the game doesn't matter at all.

A Monday morning question for you: What is one habit you've formed that has had a significant impact on your life?

This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter.⁠ ⁠ Each one features⁠ 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from others⁠, and 1 question for you to ponder⁠.⁠ ⁠ You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at jamesclear.com/3-2-1

Trades are always happening whether you see them or not. -Yes to the early meeting = no to the quiet morning -Yes to the extra project = no to the free weekend -Yes to something that drains you = no to time that fulfills you Saying yes to one thing is always saying no to something else. The cost of a bad yes isn't just the time it takes. It's whatever could have grown in that space instead. The point isn't to say no to everything, but simply to recognize the difference between a good yes and a bad yes. Then, try to improve the ratio in your life.

A Monday morning question for you: Challenge yourself to do something out of your normal routine. What is one thing you can do this week that is different than what you do on a normal week?