It takes a son of a bitch to change a habit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Changing habits is difficult and requires force or significant effort.
- In plain terms
- Breaking old habits is hard work.
- What can you take from it?
- Habits resist change; overcoming them takes effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habit do you want to change?
- Why is it hard?
Another view
Some habits change naturally without force.
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