We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle

I have been listening to a great audiobook about habits and wanted to share one of the key points from the book.

A key concept in the book is what the author calls keystone habits. Keystone habits are those habits that lead to other good habits.

As an example, the author talks about how exercise can be a keystone habit. People who exercise tend to eat less, smoke less, drink less and exhibit more self control.

As we look to become more excellent, we can look for keystone habits that will lead to other good habits.

Spend some time today thinking about what that might look for you in your life.

Is it exercise?

Is it creating a budget each month?

Is it keeping a food journal?

Is it reading instead of watching TV?

Make it a point to search for the keystone habits in your life. Begin implementing them and see if you can start the process of building a better habit loop in your life.

Make it a great day.

Jake