CHAPTER 2 : HOW YOUR HABITS SHAPE YOUR IDENTITY


"Changing our habits is difficult for two reasons: 


(1) We attempt to alter the wrong thing, and 

(2) We attempt to modify our habits in the incorrect manner."


"Behavior change has three layers: 

(1) A change in outcomes - What you get is what you get with outcomes

(2) A change in procedures - Processes are concerned with what you do

(3) A change in identity." - What you believe determines your identity


"The focus of outcome-based habits is on what you want to achieve. The emphasis of identity-based habits is on who you want to become." "When a habit becomes a part of your identity, you have reached the pinnacle of intrinsic drive."


"It's a two-step process: first, decide what kind of person you want to be. Prove it to yourself through modest victories."


"Ask yourself, "Who is the type of person who could get the result I desire?"


"The most effective strategy to modify your behavior is to focus on who you want to become rather than what you want to attain."


"Your behaviors shape your identity." Every move you take is a vote for the type of person you want to be."


"Becoming the finest version of yourself necessitates constantly editing your beliefs, as well as upgrading and expanding your identity."


"The actual reason habits are important is that they can influence your thoughts about yourself, not because they can offer you better results."


Chapter 3: How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps

Whenever you wish to make a behavioral adjustment, ask yourself:


How do I make it clear?

How can I make it more appealing?

How can I make things simpler?

How can I make it more enjoyable?


"A habit is an action that has been performed frequently enough to become automatic."


"The ultimate goal of habits is to address life's issues with the least amount of energy and effort."


"Any habit can be broken down into a four-step feedback loop: cue, craving, reaction, and reward."


"The Four Laws of Behavior Change are a collection of simple rules that we might follow to develop better behaviors." They are as follows: 


(1) make it obvious, 

(2) make it appealing, 

(3) make it simple, and 

(4) make it satisfying."