Peter Attia· MD
That's why habits are so important is not because they make us productive, it's because they allow us to be productive.
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That's why habits are so important is not because they make us productive, it's because they allow us to be productive.
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So, my brain is going to say, "Oh, you walked in the cafeteria. Like, don't get the salad. Just get the sandwich you get every single time. You know, it's going to you like it, right?" So, how do I build a habit that allows me the space to make that choice and the prompt to make that choice? That's why habits are so important is not because they make us productive, it's because they allow us to be productive.