31 - Atomic Habits Chapter 11: Walk Slowly, but Never Backward

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In this episode, Denise and Sam explore Chapter 11 of Atomic Habits by James Clear: Walk Slowly, but Never Backward

We are so focused on figuring out the best approach that we always need to take action. For example:

• Motion: outlining twenty ideas for articles. Action: sitting down and writing an article
• Motion: search for a better diet plan and read a few books. Action: eat a healthy meal

Motion can be helpful, but it will never produce an outcome by itself.

Motion feels like making progress without running the risk of failure. But really, you’re just preparing to get something done.

The most effective form of learning is practice rather than planning. Focus on taking action, not being in motion.

To master a habit, start with repetition, not perfection. You don’t need to map out every feature of a new habit. Just practice it. Get your reps in.

Habit formation is the process by which a behavior becomes progressively more automatic through repetition. The amount of time you have been performing a habit is less important than the number of times you have performed it. What matters is the rate at which you perform the behavior. It’s the frequency that makes the difference.
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