Breaking free from our addictions and habits involves recognizing that everyone is enslaved in some way, whether to sex, money, ambition, hope, or fear. The first step is realizing our dependency and then cleansing ourselves from it, whether it be addiction to work, power, or modern addictions like cigarettes, social media, or watching the news. Eisenhower's disciplined act of quitting smoking exemplifies taking charge of one's habits. By giving oneself an order to stop an addiction, like nail-biting or excessive video gaming, one can regain control and transform their life positively.