Perhaps character could be described as our reputation with ourselves. In that sense, we can strive to be the kinds of people that we ourselves hold in high regard, improving our internal character/reputation/image.
Let’s not pretend that it doesn’t matter what others think about us. Of course it matters. Yet it’s still possible to prioritize character over reputation. In the end, both your character and your self-worth is determined by you, not what others might say about you.
Productivity tips help us get more done and save time, which is only valuable if we have meaningful ways to spend the time we’re saving.
Without a way to fill the void, most of us will default to activities that distract us from doing deep work, and non-urgent but meaningful tasks, or the introspection that we’ve been cleverly waiting on the “right time” to execute.
So if you’re saving time, have a plan to spend what you saved. Even if it’s just intentionally, blissfully doing nothing for a change.
Developing a new habit is more about creating the habit itself than the actual behavior. Exercising is far easier than creating a daily habit to exercise.
Knowing this, the hack is to create a routine that takes 30 seconds to accomplish and repeat it for 21 days in a row. Floss one tooth. Do only three pushups. Sit and take just three breaths without trying to meditate for 30 minutes. Resist the temptation to do more.
After 21 days, you’ll have done the hard part (creating the habit), and you can add as much time or as many reps as you want.
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