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5 Steps for Achieving Your Goals Through Healthy Habits

How your daily routine is critical to your long-term success.

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One of my greatest dreams in life was to do a TED talk. I thought I'd walk off the stage feeling energized, motivated, and ready to take on my subsequent pursuit. But instead, I felt indifferent and uninspired, which was enormously frustrating and confusing. I couldn't pinpoint what was wrong until I read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. 

There were two issues. Firstly, I had to reframe my objective. I had made the goal of giving an impactful speech on a TEDx stage my intention, which is why I wound up feeling empty instead of enthused. To regain my motivation, I needed to focus on the mission behind my goal. Meaning I had to shift my attention to why I wanted to be a public speaker in the first place, which was to inspire others and make a difference in the world.

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