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What does Aristotle imply about human behavior?
What does Aristotle imply about human behavior?
We are what we repeatedly do.
What is defined as an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary?
What is defined as an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary?
- Routine
- Instinct
- Habit (correct)
- Skill
The longer a habit is ingrained, the easier it becomes to change.
The longer a habit is ingrained, the easier it becomes to change.
False (B)
According to psychological studies, __ percent of everything we feel, think, do, and achieve is a result of a learned habit.
According to psychological studies, __ percent of everything we feel, think, do, and achieve is a result of a learned habit.
What common trait do successful people share according to the text?
What common trait do successful people share according to the text?
Good habits can lead to more creative and enriching thoughts.
Good habits can lead to more creative and enriching thoughts.
How did Larry Bird achieve success despite limited natural athletic ability?
How did Larry Bird achieve success despite limited natural athletic ability?
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Study Notes
The Power of Habits
- An analogy of saplings demonstrates that habits are difficult to break, especially deeply rooted ones.
- The passage presents habits as automated behaviors that significantly influence our lives.
- 95% of our thoughts, feelings, actions, and accomplishments are shaped by habits.
- We are born with instincts but develop habits through a process of conditioning.
- Habits play a crucial role in daily life, allowing us to function automatically, freeing up mental resources for more complex tasks.
- Negative habits can create obstacles, while positive habits contribute to success.
- Good habits are a characteristic common among successful individuals in various fields.
- Larry Bird's success in basketball, despite limited natural athletic ability, highlights the impact of good habits, emphasizing his dedication to practice and improvement.
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