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3 Ways to Beat Procrastination & Master Self-Discipline EP 1294

The School of Greatness

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The Five Second Rule

There is a five second window between an instinct or motivation, and the hesitation is not to act. James Clear says we should all count down from five to one and then take action. If you're someone who identifies as a painter, then developing a habit of painting for 30 minutes per day will reinforce that part of you. The root of forming great habits over the long term is paying attention to those that reinforce your identity.

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