The Two-Day Rule: How to Make New Habits Stick
Do you want to make new habits stick? Try the Two-Day Rule: never allow yourself to skip more than one day in a row. This science-backed approach creates forward progress and allows for the vagaries of life to enter.
Sahil Bloom
Exploring my curiosity and sharing what I learn along the way. Gave up a grand slam on ESPN in 2012 and still waiting for it to land.
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How to make new habits stick.
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The Two-Day Rule:
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My favorite tool for habit building is the 30-for-30 Approach:
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• 30 minutes per day
• 30 straight days
But it’s an idealist’s approach… pic.twitter.com/QROvzHNNod -
The Two-Day Rule:
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With whatever habit you’re trying to build, never allow yourself to skip more than one day in a row. pic.twitter.com/bslmdCcNPG -
The Two-Day Rule is science backed. pic.twitter.com/MYqwaD7zj9
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It creates forward progress but allows for the vagaries of life to enter. pic.twitter.com/SDjImce1KF
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If you enjoyed this visual thread style, follow me @SahilBloom for more.
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Here’s a breakdown on the 30-for-30 Approach (and why I love it so much). pic.twitter.com/e8zPahDNfN
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A big part of why the Two-Day Rule works is because it prevents you from beating yourself up over the little things.
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Sometimes life happens and you need to roll with it.
Don’t beat yourself up and fall off the horse.
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Since I keep getting replies and mentions about it…
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Avoid the tendency to think that progress has to be perfect.
— Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) June 19, 2023
As @JamesClear says, "Just because it's not optimal, doesn't mean it's not beneficial."
Just do a tiny bit.
Anything above zero compounds.