Lessons from the book 'Atomic Habits'

I read James clear's "atomic habits' earlier this year. Sharing some notes which re-reading today.

On Motivation

• We don't lack motivation. We lack clarity.
• Instead of looking for motivation, create intent. Focus on 'what', 'when' and 'how'. let them propel you forward.

Do the work

• Reps matter. there are no other shortcuts. Every rep moves you closer to your goal. Don't get stuck on perfecting something.
• Focus on creating more and more and then focus on improving them.

Power of habits

• True change comes when you change your identity. Identity emerges from the habits you have.
• Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.
• Every action we take is a vote for the kind of person we want to become.
• The way to becoming something is by doing something.
• Use habits to optimize for the starting line, not for the finish line.
• For habits with long-term implications, create practices to gain short term positive momentum. [checking off the boxes, striking off to-dos, etc]
• To maintain your momentum, James suggests following the 'never miss twice' rule.
• Jerry Seinfield referreded to it as 'don't break the chain'.