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The 1% Rule

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  • Author: Tommy Baker
  • ASIN: B079Y68D9X
  • ISBN: 1985635488
  • Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y68D9X
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Highlights

The only difference is the way they define and perceive success, their level of clarity around goal setting, and their associated behaviors and habits. — location: 154 ^ref-9416

The path of least resistance is quite simple: recognize the adversity as feedback that we can’t accomplish what we want and fold. — location: 269 ^ref-34850

recognizing the adversity and ultimately using it as a catalyst for the next step. — location: 271 ^ref-17348

Godin defines the Dip as: “The long slog between starting and mastery.” — location: 276 ^ref-9815

adversity is not only part of the equation, but a gift and a test designed to see how committed you are to your goals. — location: 279 ^ref-1759

We will experience challenges, adversity, and chaos at least once every single day. — location: 282 ^ref-35216

The 1% Rule: 1% progress + daily application (consistency) + persistence (focus) + time (endurance) = success. — location: 321 ^ref-29907

Prime your environment for focus. Our brains are designed to set us up for success in any environment. If you’re in a loud coffee shop surrounded by people, your brain is going to opt-in to social mode. If you’re in a cluttered office, your brain is going to be distracted by messiness. Prime your environment and be creative and ruthless with this. — location: 808 ^ref-52822

His persistence was largely fueled by being cut from his high school basketball team and being told he wasn’t good enough. This was such a powerful force in his life that, decades later, after five MVP awards and six NBA championships, Jordan still emphasized those who didn’t think he’d make it when he gave his Hall of Fame speech. — location: 984 ^ref-29684

If you can’t build the muscle of persistence during low-stakes situations, it’ll become incredibly difficult to show up when the stakes are high. — location: 1074 ^ref-21555

To achieve overnight success will require a decade of consistency. — location: 1138 ^ref-24032

your mountain is yours. Your journey is one-of-a-kind and will never happen again. — location: 1168 ^ref-63029

FALL IN LOVE WITH DELAYED GRATIFICATION — location: 1182 ^ref-722

“What can I execute on right now that will prove that my outcome and vision are not only possible, but coming true?” — location: 1297 ^ref-24045