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4 SKILLS You Didn’t Know You Needed to Build UNBREAKABLE HABITS

The School of Greatness

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Immediate Rewards Reinforce Habits

Successful habit formation relies heavily on the immediate reward or outcome following a behavior. If the outcome is favorable and enjoyable, it serves as a positive reinforcement, motivating individuals to repeat the behavior. This principle can be observed in various products, such as toothpaste, which incorporates a minty flavor for immediate satisfaction, enhancing the likelihood of repeated use. Likewise, car manufacturers add artificial sounds to improve driving satisfaction. The cardinal rule of behavior change states that behaviors that receive immediate rewards tend to be repeated, while those that are immediately punished are likely to be avoided. The speed at which one feels the positive outcome plays a crucial role in establishing lasting habits.

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