Chapter 16: How to Stick with Good Habits Every Day

Question 1

What is a Habit Tracker?

Answer 1

A clear, visual piece of evidence of your progress.

-Reinforces behaviors and provides satisfaction.

Question 2

What are the 3 Benefits of a Habit Tracker?

Answer 2

1) It’s Obvious
-Keeps you honest.

2) It’s Attractive
-Progress is the most effective form of motivation.

3) It’s Satisfying
-Tracking becomes its own reward and you focus on progress

Question 3

What is the Rule of the Habit Tracker?

Answer 3

After [Current Habit], I will [Track My Habit].

Question 4

What is Goodhart’s Law?

Answer 4

When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.

-Be driven by purpose, not numbers; not everything can be measured.

Question 5

Can you miss your habits twice in a row?

Answer 5

Don’t miss your habits twice; creates the new habit of doing nothing.

-Just because you can’t be perfect, doesn’t mean you should do nothing.