Comments on: Forging Habits of Steel: 7 Tips on Making and Breaking Habits

By: Stan

Stan — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:45:03 +0000

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links for 2010-06-20 « Where is my towel? — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:22:19 +0000

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By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:50:34 +0000

I hope this post will help me out some. It has certainly given me some ideas that should help me start changing some things. I think I’ll start with my procrastination…I’ll get on it tomorrow. ;)
But in all seriousness I am going to try to start making some small changes and see what happens.

By: Dr. Mateen

Dr. Mateen — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:25:26 +0000

Honestly Ive had this window open for some time now. At the end of last year I bookmarked it to review it at a later time. I finally made that “time” to read the article in its entirety and it was well worth it. The fear of change, beliefs and hard work are the most demanding of ones self. And I to have struggled to open and honestly revise my lifestyle for the better in hence leaving this window open until now. Reading this is one thing but being in the right state of mind is most critical in advancements. Its a new year but once your hungry enough you will make a change.

By: James

James — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:34:30 +0000

I have a couple of habits that I am starting and found this a timely read, thanks.

By: lloyd

lloyd — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:22:21 +0000

While the post has some sound advice, I do have one point that NEEDS to be made. It has to do with your comparison between the amazing book titled “Psycho-Cybernetics” and the overhyped movie “The Secret”.

Not every man knows the keys to developing mental fortitude, which contributes greatly to will power. The book you mentioned in the post, titled “Psycho-Cybernetics”, is like a handbook for the mind, and it will give you the tools every man should have for exerting control in their own life.

Psycho-Cybernetics is NOT even remotely like “The Secret”. “The Secret” is full of fluff, with no detailed instruction whatsoever. Psycho-Cybernetics on the other hand, provides thorough explanations on the psychology of successful thought patterns.

The book provides useful descriptions of practical exercises. I’ll personally attest to their effectiveness, but who cares what I think. The exercises detailed in this book are copied by millions of authors worldwide, not to mention highly successful athletes and leaders.

In this book you will find answers related to things such as:
- Choosing Success
- Living without fear or inhibition
- Handling Crisis
- Managing emotions
- Living to your fullest potential

I could go on, and on with this list, but you might get bored with that.

Please don’t make such a quick judgement of this book. It’s sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, and your snap judgement may prevent your readers from experiencing the power of such a great book.

I am not being paid to write this post. This 100% what I truly believe. It was only a week or two ago while I was reading this book, that I honestly said to myself, “If i had to own only one book in my library, it would undoubtedly be this one”.

Best wishes to you and your readers on following through with your goals.
Happy Holidays!

By: Dan Smith

Dan Smith — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:01:59 +0000

Very great and timely wisdom on developing good habits and breaking bad habits- especially with the approaching binge of New Year’s resolution making. My only fear, however, is that in a society of unhealthy perfectionism (where people constantly pursue the perfect body, perfect reputation, and perfect job performance), the temptation to be driven by a fear of failure is tremendous and debilitating. In my own experience, study, and conversation with others, I have found that many people often do not start good habits because they are afraid of caring too much and being disappointed with themselves when they fail. A similar facet is guilt. As a motivator, guilt seems only to work for a short period. Even if it does work for a while, it enslaves us. As men, slavery to something, whether bad habit, fear of failure, or guilt, is an abomination. How might a man set goals that he actually cares about (especially as the new year approaches), and not be enslaved to a fear of not being perfect? I haven’t perused all of your articles to discover an answer (and there are many great articles left to read), but perhaps it has something to do with where a man finds his identity and security. Thoughts anyone?

By: Michael Bruce

Michael Bruce — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:46:12 +0000

Two thoughts that I’d like to add…
1. I find that it’s best to create a clear goal and write it down. Physically scrawling out the words and seeing it in front of you creates a deeper impression on you than just having it in the back of your mind.

2. I found it beneficial to bypass the conscious mind when I carry out a commitment I’ve made. For example: When I first wake up in the morning to work out my mind would want to start an internal dialogue that began something like “Do I really want to do this?”. Half of the battle is won if you immediately silence that internal conversation and just let your body carry out the commitment in silence.

By: Michael Bruce

Michael Bruce — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:18:46 +0000

This was a great article. I really like the idea of pathways being hacked away through a forest. I can attest to the power of habits. I used to wake up at 5 o’clock every morning to pray and work out, and did that for an entire semester. It eventually became 2nd nature but now it seems out of the question. Its time to carve some new paths through the forest and now I’m looking forward to the challenge.

By: yoda

yoda — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:59:14 +0000

Why are men only mentioned here? This is applicable for EVERYONE!