I got
in the habit when I was growing my network to each morning deliver a short motivational message around 7 AM EST to start the day.
Research from the University of Michigan suggests that these nervous habits are indicative of a perfectionistic personality, and that perfectionists are more likely to engage
in these habits when they're frustrated or bored.
On the other hand, some kids engage
in habits when they're relaxed, such as before falling to sleep or quietly listening to music.
Not exact matches
When I'm interested
in something, my
habit is to study everything possible so I can come to a true understanding of that topic.
«
When the daily
habits of nearly 17,000 utility workers
in France were monitored throughout the 1990s, researchers discovered that their degree of social involvement was a good way to predict who would still be alive at the end of the decade,» she claims, for example.
But
when Swedish researchers looked into the attitudes, strategies, and behaviors important to weight maintenance, they found that one
habit common to successful maintainers was that they all found the joy
in working out.
In Dan Pink's forthcoming book,
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing,» to be released tomorrow, he casts a light on the benefits of the ever - increasing workplace
habit of taking short, frequent breaks.
But
when you make a
habit of keeping your word —
in things big and small — you develop a strong reputation for reliability and trustworthiness.
It's sort of interesting how much time everyone spends reading and writing about the
habits of really successful people
when I can tell you the one thing that sets them apart
in one little phrase: They're not slackers.
But it's clear she had the social network and possibly Google's (goog) ad business, which is based on detailed information about user
habits,
in mind
when she said «we believe the data belongs to you.»
(
When you're
in charge and accustomed to directing others, turning requests into directives is a really easy
habit to fall into.)
Instead of trying to do whatever it is before bed, make your new
habit the first thing you do
when you get up
in the morning.
Get
in the
habit of talking to people; you never know
when a casual conversation might lead to a meaningful opportunity or a significant introduction.
Anecdotally,
when I think of my own music purchasing
habits in the past and present, I can see how this makes total sense.
When I advise U.S. board members on what may be coming next, I suggest they look at what is happening
in the U.K. because we have a
habit of eventually adopting what they do.
It is a good
habit to switch off TVs, monitors, printers, etc.
when not
in use, but these electronics continue to suck power
when they are off
in «standby power» that allows the device to power up quickly
when you turn it back on.
«Get into the
habit of understanding the motives and objectives of people
in all situations, and understand their circumstances
when you have an exchange with them.
Bad
habits are easy to fall into — especially
when you're
in your 20s.
But he cautions that
when anyone can vote
in a contest with just one click, it's hard for companies to know how votes will result
in new buying
habits.
Before you look down at your less than rock hard abs or peek at your gray hairs
in the mirror and dismiss this post as only for the younger and fitter, know that Satyanand was far from a health nut
when we began his running
habit.
I succeeded
in making writing a
habit a few months later
when I started with a goal of producing just 50 - words a day.
When Barack Obama first became President of the United States
in 2009, two - thirds of his key aides were men, and they had a
habit of ignoring or talking over the ideas of their female counterparts.
The spokeswoman said the croupier developed a gambling
habit when he was young and investigations showed he was now heavily
in debt.
«
When we sit down at the desk
in our office to work, we shape its
habit field into a productive one.
Keep
in mind
when you're correcting the problem, it takes 21 days to form a new
habit so force yourself for 21 + days of using them daily and it'll start to stick.
When we sit down
in a lounge chair to watch our favorite TV program, we nudge the chair's
habit field toward relaxation and consumption.
Tech encourages the
habit of «instant gratification,» which assists us
when in the context of productivity, but also diminishes our patience level for the deeper thinking required to be truly creative.
Though she oversees an $ 81 billion operation, Foulkes is struggling to keep customers
in the
habit of buying general merchandise
when they visit a CVS to pick up a prescription.
Get
in the
habit of doing a show live at the same set time for consistency and so your viewers can know
when to expect you.
However, if someone acts unprofessionally
when he's nervous, know there's a chance those
habits will reappear
in other stressful situations (i.e., that this person will be late or say something off color
in important meetings too).
To prevent this
in the future, get
in the
habit of sending follow up emails that outline the need, why it is important to that person based on your initial conversation and asking
when the next meeting will be.
Two - way media have a
habit of biting politicians
when they least expect it, and Medium could be another example of that
in action if it plays its cards right.
Yet
when it is done with intention and self - awareness, breaking from regular routines can be a powerful way to stimulate new thinking, break bad
habits, adapt better to change, and be more collaborative
in a team environment.
Even if you live
in a state with rigorous standards, you're still the No. 1 influence
when it comes to your kids» money
habits.
Then there are the luminaries who fall somewhere
in the middle
when it comes to their sleep
habits and nighttime routines — people who tuck
in a little more like us.
Having said all this, it's important to bear
in mind that the big bank stocks have the
habit of declining
when they report earnings, and this is another reason why I'll be watching them so closely this week.
When you're struggling to stick with a new
habit it can be important to examine each link
in the chain and figure out which one is your sticking point.
When you solely focus on the future to be happy, you end up ignoring the toxic
habits and attitudes that could be dragging it down
in the present.
When studying the
habits of the rich and poor, author Thomas Corley found that «Seventy - seven percent of the poor
in my study gambled every week on the lottery.
What someone learns
in one industry is often extremely similar to what someone learns
in a completely opposite industry —
when reduced down to their simplest
habits.
Make a mental note
when you start to act on them, correct yourself, and you'll re-establish healthier
habits in no time.
Starting your work early first thing
in the morning is an incredibly useful
habit regardless of whether you're on the road, but it is especially crucial
when you're not
in your usual environs.
But
when researcher Donna Freitas recently surveyed more than 1,000 kids about their tech
habits, and interviewed 200 of them
in depth to discuss their feeling about their devices and parental attempts to limit access to them, a more nuanced picture emerged.
Usually,
when you read a list of
habits that are consistently employed by the 1 percent who've attained unfathomable riches
in life, you often read a list of things that they do rather than what they don't do.
Research on kiosks
in liquor stores
in various countries found that kiosks increased the sale of hard - to - pronounce items, while some fast food locations saw results
in customers ordering more calorie - rich dishes than they did
when speaking to a cashier, apparently to avoid being judged for their dietary
habits.
When creating content for millennials — whether you are a digital news publisher or a startup with an active blog — keep this generation's unique
habits in mind.
(Heffernan touches on the big - picture disservice
in the media's insidious practice of narrowing our horizons for profit, rather than expanding them
in the public interest: «[Media companies] know that
when we buy a newspaper or a magazine, we aren't looking for a fight... The search for what is familiar and comfortable underlies our media consumption
habits in just the same way as it makes us yearn for Mom's mac»n' cheese.»)
But global equity markets have a bad
habit of moving
in step with each other just
when you would rather they marched to different beats.
[01:10] Introduction [02:45] James welcomes Tony to the podcast [03:35] Tony's leap year birthday [04:15] Unshakeable delivers the specific facts you need to know [04:45] What James learned from Unshakeable [05:25] Most people panic
when the stock market drops [05:45] Getting rid of your fear of investing [06:15] Last January was the worst opening, but it was a correction [06:45] You are losing money
when you sell on corrections [06:55] Bear markets come every 5 years on average [07:10] The greatest opportunity for a millennial [07:40] Waiting for corrections to invest [08:05] Warren Buffet's advice for investors [08:55] If you miss the top 10 trading days a year... [09:25] Three different investor scenarios over a 20 year period [10:40] The best trading days come after the worst [11:45] Investing
in the current world [12:05] What Clinton and Bush think of the current situation [12:45] The office is far bigger than the occupant [13:35] Information helps reduce fear [14:25] James's story of the billionaire upset over another's wealth [14:45] What money really is [15:05] The story of Adolphe Merkle [16:05] The story of Chuck Feeney [16:55] The importance of the right mindset [17:15] What fuels Tony [19:15] Find something you care about more than yourself [20:25] Make your mission to surround yourself with the right people [21:25] Suffering made Tony hungry for more [23:25] By feeding his mind, Tony found strength [24:15] Great ideas don't interrupt you, you have to pursue them [25:05] Never - ending hunger is what matters [25:25] Richard Branson is the epitome of hunger and drive [25:40] Hunger is the common denominator [26:30] What you can do starting right now [26:55] Success leaves clues [28:10] What it means to take massive action [28:30] Taking action commits you to following through [29:40] If you do nothing you'll learn nothing [30:20] There must be an emotional purpose behind what you're doing [30:40] How does Tony ignite creativity
in his own life [32:00] «How is not as important as «why» [32:40] What and why unleash the psyche [33:25] Breaking the
habit of focusing on «how» [35:50] Deep Practice [35:10] Your desired outcome will determine your action [36:00] The difference between «what» and «why» [37:00] Learning how to chunk and group [37:40] Don't mistake movement for achievement [38:30] Tony doesn't negotiate with his mind [39:30] Change your thoughts and change your biochemistry [40:00] The bad
habit of being stressed [40:40] Beautiful and suffering states [41:50] The most important decision is to live
in a beautiful state no matter what [42:40] Consciously decide to take yourself out of suffering [43:40] Focus on appreciation, joy and love [44:30] Step out of suffering and find the solution [45:00] Dealing with mercury poisoning [45:40] Tony's process for stepping out of suffering [46:10] Stop identifying with thoughts — they aren't yours [47:40] Trade your expectations for appreciation [50:00] The key to life — gratitude [51:40] What is freedom for you?
There are, however, some brief periods
in a person's life
when old routines fall apart and buying
habits are suddenly
in flux.