Behaviour follows belief

‘I don’t smoke’ v ‘I’m trying to quit’

Who’s more likely to cave?

As James Clear writes about behaviour follows belief.

If deep down you believe you are doomed to be fat forever, then no matter how many attempts you make or goals you set, you’ll remain fat.

But if that same person says I’m going to become the type of person who runs 3K every morning, well watch the weight fall off as the habits form under that identity.