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James Clear on How to Build Better Habits

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

Work Backwards for Magic

James Clear: I want to think as big and as ambitious as possible. The first thing is, you have to not limit yourself when you're thinking about the magical outcome. Then after you've determined what that thing is, and you start working backwards, then you have to wrestle with reality. And so if you have an idea that you cannot execute on, it's just a dream. If you can actually draw a path from where you are right now, all the way to the magic outcome, then it's a great idea in all you need is patience and consistency.

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