The Power of Small Habits

Questions and Answers

Because they have an immediate impact

Because we don't pay attention to them

Because their impact is gradual and not immediate (correct)

Because they are insignificant

You will lose weight immediately

You will be out of shape after a year

You will not notice any change in your fitness level

You will eventually become leaner and fitter (correct)

Because they require a lot of effort

Because we don't see the impact of our efforts immediately (correct)

Because they are not effective

Because they are boring

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Study Notes

Small habits can have a surprisingly powerful impact on one's life, much like a slight change in a plane's flight path that can lead to a different destination.
These small changes may not have an immediate impact, but when repeated over time, they can lead to significant results.
For example, eating a family-size pizza for dinner won't make you overweight overnight, but doing so daily can lead to considerable weight gain over a year.

Not seeing the impact of efforts can be discouraging, but it's essential to focus on one's current trajectory rather than current results.
Having a small amount of money in the bank may not be satisfactory, but saving something each month can lead to a significant improvement over time.

Habits are automated behaviors learned from experience, such as reaching for a light switch when entering a dark room.
Habits dominate our lives, from simple actions like brushing our teeth to complex tasks like driving a car.
These behaviors are formed through repetition and can become automatic over time.

Psychologist Edward Thorndike's experiment with cats in a black box demonstrates how habits are formed.
Initially, the cats behaved randomly, but after repeated attempts, they learned to find the lever that opened the door, illustrating how habits are formed through repetition and experience.