
3-2-1: On taking action, changing incentives, and belonging

Author James Baldwin on change:
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On taking action, changing incentives, and belonging
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your identity.
This is why habits are crucial. They cast repeated votes for being a certain type of person.”
No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your identity.
This is why habits are crucial. They cast repeated votes for being a certain type of person.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On taking action, changing incentives, and belonging
“When people say they don’t want to change what they really mean is they don’t have an incentive to change.
Change the incentives and the behavior follows suit.”
Change the incentives and the behavior follows suit.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On taking action, changing incentives, and belonging
“Motion does not equal action. Busyness does not equal effectiveness.”