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- Have you ever wondered why willpower alone is rarely enough to break a bad habit, and what your brain actually needs to make a change stick?
- What if you could stop relying on fleeting motivation and instead use a scientifically proven seven-step framework to reach your biggest goals?
- Are you curious about the small, surprising psychological shifts that can turn a struggling routine into a permanent, life-changing success?
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Key Takeaways from Stick with It
- Learn how to divide your massive ambitions into two-day steps, weekly goals, and long-term dreams to consistently trigger your brain's dopamine-driven reward system.
- Discover why focusing strictly on distant, long-term objectives can actually cause you to fail, whereas daily targets naturally hack your mind for success.
- Harness the power of the 'social magnet' by joining supportive communities that satisfy your instinctual craving for connection and prevent you from abandoning your goals.
- Understand how to leverage human nature by putting your goals into a deeply personal context, such as visualizing your future self, to dramatically boost long-term motivation.
- Find out how making strategic changes to your environment and removing unnecessary daily obstacles can create a highly effective path of least resistance.
Stick with It — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: If you need extra motivation, break down your dreams into small, manageable steps.
Chapter 3: If you want to stay committed and engaged, ensure you’re part of a supportive community of like-minded people.
Chapter 4: Leverage human nature in practical ways to help achieve your goals.
Chapter 5: Adjusting your environment and setting a clear, firm course can truly help you stay on track.
Chapter 6: By taking specific actions, you can shift your thoughts and remain motivated.
Chapter 7: Avoid the pitfalls of fear-based motivation and working only for rewards.
Chapter 8: The key to eliminating bad habits is to replace them with positive ones.
Chapter 9: There are three kinds of unwanted behaviors that we typically engage in.
Stick with It Summary & Overview
Stick with It (2017) offers sensible advice that you can start using today to make positive changes in your life. Drawing from real-world case studies and the latest behavioral research, author Sean Young provides a thorough and rational plan for how you can combat your bad habits and follow through on your dreams and goals.
Who Should Listen to Stick with It?
- Anyone struggling to make lasting changes in their life
- Readers who are eager to break bad habits
- Professionals keen to improve ineffective personal work routines
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