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Atomic Habits
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Motivational quotes, books and videos for students and working people, plus five-minute reads on staying motivated. When you’re ready to act, a free habit tracker and 7-day challenges help you keep going.
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Today’s quote · Wednesday 4 November
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”
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Motivational quotes, books, short talks and five-minute reads. Hand-picked and credited.
Start exploring 02Build a habit
Tick off small daily habits. Rest days and breaks never count as failures.
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Seven small brave acts, one a day. Pick one and start any day, free.
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A way of being02
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin
The courage to be vulnerable03
Daring Greatly
Brené Brown
Creative living beyond fear04
Big Magic
Elizabeth Gilbert
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Seven small brave steps. Start any day.
Pick a challenge and press Start: that day is your Day 1. One small act a day, missed days stay open, and you can take several at once.
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Every big moment started with a first step.
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01 · A quote to carry
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon
02 · Read
Top 5 books for self-improvement (and how to use them)
03 · Watch
The puzzle of motivation · Dan Pink
04 · Tiny challenge
Ask one question you’d normally keep to yourself.
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