transform your day by understanding your habits

hey there! have you ever wondered why some days feel effortless while others feel like an uphill battle? the secret lies in understanding the invisible force that shapes 40% of our daily actions: our habits.

charles duhigg reveals that every habit - whether it's reaching for your phone first thing in the morning or taking a walk after lunch - follows a simple pattern: cue, routine, reward. this insight changes everything.

think about your most successful days. chances are, they weren't built on heroic efforts or extraordinary willpower. instead, they were powered by small, consistent actions that became automatic over time. just as champions in sports don't rely on spectacular moves but on well-practiced routines, your success doesn't require superhuman abilities. it's about understanding and optimizing your daily patterns.

what if you could identify just one habit that's holding you back? or better yet, one small change that could create a positive ripple effect throughout your day? the power lies in recognizing that these patterns aren't fixed - they're malleable, waiting for you to reshape them.

your challenge

set a timer for 5 minutes. grab a notepad and observe one habit you'd like to change. write down: 1) what triggers it (the cue), 2) what you do (the routine), and 3) what satisfaction you get from it (the reward). this simple awareness is your first step toward transformation.

brick by brick,
🧱 blake & luke 🧱