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The inversion of the 1st Law of Behavior Change is make it invisible. ■ Once a habit is formed, it is unlikely to be forgotten. ■ People with high self-control tend to spend less time in tempting situations. It’s easier to avoid temptation than resist it. ■ One of the most practical ways to eliminate a bad habit is to reduce exposure to the cue that causes it. ■ Self-control is a short-term strategy, not a long-term one.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
It is important to ask for an overt action, one that can be seen, rather than mental actions, which are too vague.
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking
Dale Carnegie
One word of caution: If you are going to work strange names into your talk, having learned them through inquiries made for the occasion, be sure you have them exactly right; be sure you understand fully the reason for your use of the names; be sure you mention them only in a favorable way; and use them in moderation.
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking
Dale Carnegie
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