- The common denominator of success -- the secret of success of every person who has ever been successful -- lies in the fact that they formed the habit of doing things that failures don't like to do.
- That is the one thing successful people do differently: they do what they need to do to get the results they want -- whether they feel like it or not. And because they consistently do what others don't do, they get results other people don't.
- Success almost always requires you to ignore something easy in favor of doing something hard.
- Choose to perceive discomfort not as an obstacle but as an opportunity for growth.
- Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
- There are four foundational habits that everyone needs to feel great and perform at their very best:
- Sleep.
- Nutrition.
- Movement.
- Mindfulness.
- Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning, including weekends.
- Research has shown that people who spend a lot of time sitting are significantly more likely to die prematurely -- regardless if they exercise or not.
- Two months of exercise can be enough to significantly increase the ability to resist temptation and persevere in challenging situations.
- Fifteen incredibly powerful self-discipline strategies:
- Develop a growth mindset.
- Find your mission.
- Know your why.
- Define your circle of competence.
- Measure your progress.
- Create a winner effect.
- Reward yourself.
- Use commitment devices.
- Make marginal gains.
- Manage your energy.
- Protect your time.
- Shape your environment.
- Surround yourself with the right people.
- Play poorly well.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Whenever you feel the impulse to be self-critical, remember that stacking shame and guilt on top of what you consider a poor performance only makes it harder to bounce back.
Notes & Quotes: The Self-Discipline Blueprint by Patrik Edblad
The following are my favorite notes and quotes from Patrik Edblad's The Self-Discipline Blueprint: A Simple Guide to Beat Procrastination, Achieve Your Goals, and Get the Life You Want.
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