How to Stay Focused on Who You’re Becoming

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Having read two of her other, better known books, I knew that Jen Sincero would have some excellent advice to offer in the area of habits, and I was not disappointed.

Whereas James Clear’s phenomenal book, Atomic Habits, is what I would consider the definitive book on habits, I feel that it lacks some of the humanity, intimacy and care that’s present in Sincero’s work.

That being said, Badass Habits lacks a lot of the best stuff in Clear’s book too! Reading both — and applying both — will give you the benefits of both.

Reading Badass Habits, you really feel that Sincero is on your side, and that she has credibility as a fellow-traveler on the path, just as James Clear gains credibility by virtue of the science-backed approach of his books.

Below is a collection of my best notes that I’ve taken from Badass Habits, but with very little additional commentary from me. You can find the rest of my notes from this book here, and my list of best/favorite books here.

Now, let’s start building some great habits!

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