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When talking about Coffee, we are usually referring to one particular species of tree called Coffea Arabica, or Arabica. However, there are over 120 different species identified (I’m reading the 2nd edition tho), but only one other is grown in quantity and this Coffea canephora, or Robusta. Robusta is more convenient to plant, but the downside is it doesn’t taste very good. Usually used in instant soluble coffee.

3rd Law:
Decrease number of steps. If you want to drink more water place it beside where you sleep.
Master decisive moments.
Prime you environment to make future actions easier.
2-Minute Rule. Do Calisthenics -> Wear workout outfit.
Automate your habits using Technology.

Bad Habits:
Increase number of steps. Let other people change my pass for my social media once a week.
Commitment Device. Restrict future choices.

Summary of 2nd Law:

Temptation bundling works by pairing an action you WANT with an action you NEED to do. Best paired with habit stacking.

We imitate (1) the close, our family and friends, (2) the many, people in our society, (3) the powerful, successful people. So, join a culture where desired behavior is the norm and have something in common.

Highlight bad benefits of bad habits.

Summary of what I learned: Identity-based Outcome. Decide the type of person you want to be. Then, prove it to yourself with small wins. For example, the goal is not to read a book, but to become a reader. Every time I read one page, I cast a vote for my new identity.

Implementation Intention Formula: "I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].

Habit Stacking Formula: "After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT]."

Doing some advanced reading for my barista class. Kinda nervous!

reading and listening to the audiobook at the same time so i can experience best of both worlds ☺️

Economy is so bad I turned to self-books to ease my spiraling mental health

Dnf at 38%. Kinda got spoiled. 😬

hate to say it but i love book jon snow

only reading this for the one true king stannis the mannis

unapologetically skipping through the long names of sirs and septa dramas

ah shit, it’s one month already?!

I’m not even supposed to laugh at the dumpling remark 💀

did i just reach my dnf point

watch me try to finish this book again for the third time 😩🫴✨