Stoic Coffee Break

135 - No Easy Thing

May 23, 2018

The podcast discusses the challenge of integrating Stoic principles into daily life and the importance of repetition in making a habit stick. It takes 3-6 weeks for a habit to become ingrained and focusing on one thing at a time is key. Creating the habit is more important than the quality initially. Worry about the quality later.

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To make a habit stick, it is crucial to focus on repetition and consistently practice it, even if the execution is not perfect initially.

When aiming to develop new habits, prioritize daily execution and focus on making it a consistent part of daily life, regardless of the quality at first.

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The Importance of Repetition in Developing Habits

Developing and integrating new habits into our daily lives is no easy task. According to studies, it takes around three to six weeks for a habit to become ingrained, depending on its complexity. To make a habit stick, it is crucial to focus on repetition. Rather than trying to implement numerous ideas at once, it is best to concentrate on one thing and consistently practice it. Even if the execution of the habit is not perfect initially, the key is to do it every day. Once the habit is established, one can work on improving its quality.

No Easy Thing: Integrating Stoic Principles into Daily Life

5min

“You must know that it is no easy thing for a principle to become a man's own, unless each day he maintain it and hear it maintained, as well as work it out in life.”– Epictetus

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