It's common to be disappointed when we don't see immediate results, but progress is almost never linear. The gap between expectations and reality is called the valley of disappointment.
One of the easiest ways I found to build new habits is by stacking it on top of habits I already have. It's called habit stacking, here's how it works.
To create better habits, we need to understand the nature of habits. There's a simple 4 step process that's at the root of all your habits, good and bad.
It's easy to underestimate the power of small improvements. But given enough time, small improvements yield big results. Here's day 1 of our 30 day Atomic Habits series.
I always see amazing-looking landing pages in the #buildinpublic community, how do you guys do this? Is there some sort of service that makes it easier to create polished landing pages?
"Four Thousand Weeks" by @oliverburkeman is one of my all-time favourite books. As someone with a productivity addiction, it was a massive wake-up call.
The 7 habits of highly effective people is a classic in the productivity space. It's almost 35 years old now but the wisdom in the book is timeless. Here's a quick summary of the 7 habits:
π΄ Improving the quality of your sleep is one of the most high-leverage things you can do. If you struggle with falling asleep quickly, try journalling in the evening.
Turn everyday problems into startup opportunities with these 4 simple steps: Observe, Ideate, Validate, and Iterate. Don't let market size hold you back from pursuing an idea that could change lives.
Thanks to the internet, weβre moving past an era of gatekeeping, where bosses and universities and venture capitalists decide who gets to try and who doesnβt.
It's so easy to pile things on to our already packed schedules. But if something is worth doing, then it's worth doing well. And, do more things well, you have to do fewer things overall.