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What does it mean?
Habits formed over a lifetime are hard to change.
In plain terms
Old habits are deep and hard to remove.
What can you take from it?
Respect deep habits in others and yourself.

Where it applies

  • addiction
  • personal relationships
  • self improvement

Putting it to work

  • accept limits
  • choose battles
  • respect autonomy

Questions to consider

  • Which habits are worth keeping?

Another view

Bad habits should still be challenged.

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