James Clear

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Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead.

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#habits#productivity#psychology
"_This article is an excerpt from Atomic Habits, my New York Times bestselling book._ Prevailing wisdom claims that the best way to achieve what we want in life—getting into better shape, building a successful business, relaxing more and worrying less, spending more time with friends and family—is to set specific, actionable goals. For many years, this was how I approached my habits too."

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