3-2-1: On systems vs. goals, identity-based habits, and the lessons of life
James Clearjamesclear.com
3-2-1: On systems vs. goals, identity-based habits, and the lessons of life
When seeking to attain success in our lives, rather than concentrating on a specific goal, we would do well to invest our time in forming positive habits.
Farnam Street • Habits vs. Goals: A Look at the Benefits of a Systematic Approach to Life
Outcomes are about what you get. Processes are about what you do. Identity is about what you believe. When it comes to building habits that last—when it comes to building a system of 1 percent improvements—the problem is not that one level is “better” or “worse” than another. All levels of change are useful in their own way. The problem is the dire
... See moreClear, James • Atomic Habits: The life-changing million copy bestseller
- One of the central ideas in the book is the concept of building “identity-based habits”, which essentially recommends focusing on the type of person you wish to become rather than the outcome you wish to achieve.
James Clear • 30 One-Sentence Stories From People Who Have Built Better Habits
The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your p
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