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Ep.198 The Science of Habit Formation: Why Discipline Isn’t the Answer
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🔁 The Science of Habit Formation: Why Discipline Isn’t the Answer
Think you need more willpower? Think again.
Your brain runs on loops—not discipline.
Here’s how a habit works:
- Cue: Something triggers the behavior
- Routine: You act on it
- Reward: Your brain gets a dopamine hit
Example:
📱 Cue: See a notification
👇 Routine: Open Instagram
💥 Reward: Feel stimulated
Now flip the script for wealth-building habits:
💰 Cue: Payday hits
🔁 Routine: Auto-transfer 10% to savings
🎉 Reward: Feel proud + in control
Do this enough, and your brain craves the new habit.
You don’t need more motivation—you need better systems.
Because real change? It’s a loop.
What loop are you ready to rewire this week?
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