Design Your Environment for Success
Remove the Friction
4 min read
Count the steps between you and your habit. Every step is a place to stop. Removing two steps often matters more than adding more resolve.
The reverse is also true: adding a few steps to a behavior you'd like less of gives you a pause instead of a reflex.
Key takeaways
- Fewer steps for the habit you want.
- More steps for the habit you'd rather not repeat.
- Friction is a design tool, not a moral test.
Exercise
My Friction Check
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