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Stop Relying On Willpower To Build New Habits--Do This Instead

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Idris Elijah
Apr 25, 2025
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Most people rely on willpower to build habits, and that’s why they fail.

When seeking self-excellence, we know it's an art won by training and habituation.

Our habits combined define a consequential image of our present person. Good or bad, our habits are who we are. So, efficiently taking control of them will lead to sel…

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