Notes on books, writing, and life…
Do you know why you get out of bed in the morning? A few months ago I ran across Simon Sinek. He is a self-styled optimist, but he has a lot to say about how everything we do in life should start with why. I read his book "Start With Why" and then followed up … Continue reading Finding My Why
If I ever succeed at running down my own dream of being a writer, this book will have played a fundamental role.
This book focused on how habits are formed in the brain and how to change them. It focuses on "habit loop" which is comprised of three parts: Cue > Routine > Reward. Different chapters focus on different aspects of the loop and some key factors in changing habits. It ends with some discussion around larger social habits and how those can be changed.
Summary of my takeaways from a great book on how to finish goals.
Matt's Notes 