Author of the #1 NYT bestseller Atomic Habits (https://xitter.cf/t.co/aWrO9DWkH5). I write about building good habits. Over 3 million people read my 3-2-1 newsletter.
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Use what you already know. People are so busy searching for a shortcut â or hoping an easier path will reveal itself â they let numerous moments slip by when they could get results simply by doing what is right in front of them.
You can be authentic and hardworking and still struggle to find your footing if youâre in the wrong environment.
-A fun person trapped in the wrong city.
-A loving partner in a relationship that wonât reciprocate.
-A great entrepreneur stuck in the wrong business.
Think about your placement as much as your performance. Plant yourself where you can thrive.
A Monday morning question for you:
Improvement often starts with awareness.
Which part of your day currently feels most aligned with where you want to go? Which part of your day currently feels least aligned?
This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter.
Each one featuresâ 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from othersâ , and 1 question for you to ponderâ .
You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at jamesclear.com/3-2-1
The mindset:
Confident enough to start. Humble enough to keep learning.
The trap:
Too humble to start. Or too confident to keep learning.
Your best performances will come when you are working in a way that is a full expression of you. The work becomes a natural display of your personality. This is when you not only get better results, but also love the activity â because in doing the craft, you feel alive.
A Monday morning question for you:
Life is always progressing to the next stage. As you enter a new season, habits that previously served you well may need to be refreshed or adjusted. Which one of your current habits have you outgrown and is in need of a change?
This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter.
Each one featuresâ 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from othersâ , and 1 question for you to ponderâ .
You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at jamesclear.com/3-2-1
An idea from Atomic Habits:
When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you donât have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running.
A Monday morning question for you:
Always work on the limiting factor.
What is holding you back right now?
In the long run, the opportunities that are right for you have a way of finding you. Sometimes you wish so dearly that a new relationship or a big chance will go your way. It can feel like heartbreak when it falls through. But you have to dust yourself off and keep reaching and keep working. Water always finds its level. Stay in the game, keep your energy high, and do your best each day. You'll find the moments that are meant for you.
This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter.
Each one featuresâ 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from othersâ , and 1 question for you to ponderâ .
You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at jamesclear.com/3-2-1
Trust follows consistency.
The business that delivers a quality product every time earns the customer's trust.
The person in the relationship who shows up reliably â who keeps promises, who responds with steadiness â earns the trust of the other.
The pattern is the proof.
A Monday morning question for you:
Who are you afraid of disappointing and how would your choices change if you released that fear?
Mental toughness immediately increases when you find the right subject. You're more likely to stick with things when you're genuinely interested.
This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter.
Each one featuresâ 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from othersâ , and 1 question for you to ponderâ .
You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at jamesclear.com/3-2-1