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How to change your identity. A guide to the highest leverage behavior change technique.
According to Atomic Habits, changing your identity is the highest leverage way to improve your habits, but nobody tells you how to do it.Don’t say “I’m trying to quit smoking.” Say “I’m not a smoker”. Don’t say “I’m trying to lose weight.” Say “I’m a health nut.”All well and good.
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Originally published by LessWrong on Oct 2, 2026.
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