How to build a Habit

Start with a Five-Minute Block

• Start with 5 minutes, picking 1 or 2 habits, & then add more as this routine becomes an automatic action.

Focus on Small Wins

• Build your routine around habits that don't require a lot of effort.

Pick a Time and Location

• Everyday stack should be anchored to a trigger related to a location, time of day, or combination of both.

Anchor Your Stack to a Trigger

• A trigger should be an existing habit & should be easy to complete.

Create a Logical Checklist

• It will remove any guesswork about what you need to do to complete a specific action.

Be Accountable

• You need accountability to stick to a major goal.

Create Small Enjoyable Rewards

• Giving yourself a reward can be great a motivator to complete a daily routine.

Focus on Repetition

• Consistency is more important than anything else. Repetition builds muscle memory.

Don't Break the Chain

• The purpose of not breaking the chain is to eliminate your excuses.

Expect Setbacks

• Expect challenges to come up with this routine. When they do, you have one of two choices: Give up or find a way to overcome them.

Schedule the Frequency of a Stack

• Some stacks only need to be completed on an irregular basis: Daily, Weekly, & Monthly

Scale Up Your Stack

• I recommend you eventually build up to a 30-minute complete at least six small habits. Do this in an incremental manner

Build One Routine at a Time

• Don't try to build more than one habit at a time because each additional new action will make it increasingly difficult to stick your stacks.