"Humans like to achieve closure. We like to complete things we have started. In fact, we derive a strong affective boost for completing things we have put effort into."
"The inertia is very high. Instead of avoiding the pool, I tell myself I'm going to do just one lap. Once I've done the lap, though, I almost never get out."
"A way to tap into this hack is to tell yourself you're going to spend five minutes on a project. Once you complete the short task, your brain will likely have shifted into work mode."
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