The Power of Persistence: Don't Fail Twice in a Row

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Episode 2789:

Building habits is a marathon, not a sprint. Tyler Tervooren reveals the secret to long-lasting change: don’t aim for perfection but instead focus on never failing twice in a row. By forgiving yourself after a slip and getting back on track immediately, you'll turn occasional stumbles into lasting routines.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/forget-perfection/

Quotes to ponder:

"Forget perfection, just don’t fail twice in a row."

"The path to failure is littered with small stumbles. But so is the path to success."

"It’s not just getting up when you get knocked down. It’s how fast you get back up."

Episode references:

Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X

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