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The following post is an excerpt from The Art of Exceeding
The Paradox of Habits: The Power of Habits
“Good Habits will motivate you to train even when you’re not motivated.”
Frank Giampaolo
Habits are the invisible threads that weave your days together. They are the actions you take without conscious thought. Whether you realize it or not, your choices and habits are the architects of your athletic career.
1 The Role of Habits
At their core, habits are a form of automatic behavior- actions you perform subconsciously. They have the power to shape your game in profound ways, both positive and negative. Think of the daily choices and habits that define your days.
2 Habits Shape Your Development
Now, let’s consider the impact of habits on your development. Imagine two individuals with identical goals. One strives daily for success, and the other wastes time. What sets them apart? It’s often not a matter of intelligence or athletic ability but rather their habits—their daily choices.
3 Routines Are Habits
True competitors have developed routines that drive them toward success. Conversely, those trapped in unproductive habits repeat behaviors that hinder progress and cause pressure.
4 A Commitment to Change
The journey from unproductive to productive habits is a path of self-discovery and transformation. It requires awareness, intention, and a commitment to change. You possess the power to shape your destiny through the choices you make each day.
In this playbook, we’ll discover how to identify unproductive habits that hold you back, break free from their grasp, and replace them with habits that lead you toward productivity and fulfillment. A skill to consider is leaving your ego out of the equation. An unhealthy ego halts open-minded growth. Healthy ego allows improvement to flourish.
YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE
Take the time to identify the routines that drive you towards success and those unproductive habits that trap you in a stagnant loop and commit to change. Be patient because breaking long-held poor habits takes time, energy, and commitment.
