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[5] Have the freedom of choice. In traditional Indian households, people don’t have the freedom to make their own choices when money is at stake. They are told to take action with good justification on how and where the money will be spent.

Only 24% of the Indian A...

@rajshamani on Twitter

Laws and regulations are an example of how government can change our habits by creating a social contract. As a society, we collectively agree to abide by certain rules and then enforce them as a group. Whenever a new piece of legislation impacts behavior—seat belt laws, banning smoking inside restaurants, mandatory recycling—it is an example of a social contract shaping our habits. The group agrees to act in a certain way, and if you don’t follow along, you’ll be punished.

Atomic Habits

James Clear

Instead of pondering the question “Can we have it all?,” we should be asking the more practical question “Can we do it all?” And again, the answer is no.

Lean In

Sheryl Sandberg

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