Before Breakfast

Who you are, not what you do

Jan 18, 2022
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ADVICE

Change Your Language, Change Your Habits

  • Motivate yourself to learn new skills by changing your language.
  • Instead of saying you do something, say you are that thing (e.g., "I'm a runner" instead of "I run").
ANECDOTE

The Aspiring Trumpet Player

  • Laura's daughter is learning to play the trumpet.
  • Even though she is a beginner, calling herself a "trumpet player" can reinforce her commitment.
INSIGHT

The Power of Identity

  • Identities are powerful and influence our behavior.
  • Identifying as something makes you more likely to act accordingly, leading to more practice and improvement.
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