Shifting thinking from factors beyond our control ("I'm too stupid for this") to what we can influence ("I'll start with what I can do") was crucial for me in achieving long-term goals.
Every time we carry out a task we have committed to, we gain trust points, i.e. self-confidence. Over time, such a built foundation is increasingly difficult to crumble and gives a stronger effect than the biggest streak in Duolingo.
Even with such a foundation, habit formation is difficult and very individual. Dr. Huberman mentioned a study in which habit formation of a walk after lunch took different people from 18 to 244 days.
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