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The Role of Family and Friends in Shaping
Your Habits, imitating the many…
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imitating the many
Whenever we are unsure how to act, we look to the group to guide our behavior.
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The reward of being accepted is often greater than the reward of winning an argument, looking smart, or finding truth.
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You can override it— you can choose to ignore the group or to stop caring what other people think—but it takes work
When changing your habits means challenging the tribe, change is unattractive.
surroundings should be
One of the most effective things you can do to build better habits is to join a culture where your desired behavior is the normal behavior.
If you are surrounded by fit people, you’re more likely to consider working out to be a common habit.
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When you join a book club or a band or a
cycling group, your identity becomes linked to those around you
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imitating the powerful
Humans everywhere pursue power, prestige, and status.
We are drawn to behaviors that earn us respect, approval admiration, and status.
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