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5 Steps to Build Lasting Habits and Break Bad Ones

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Idris Elijah
Jan 14, 2025
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“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation." - Aristotle

Habits are unconscious patterns that, if left unchecked, can wreak havoc on your life. The opposite can also be true for good habits. They can forge you into the best version of yourself.

However, many of us ask: how do I form lasting habits and break bad …

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