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It\\u2019s astonishing the things humans can get used to!\\nWe can endure weeks of hunger, months of isolation, years of trauma and come out stronger on the other side.\"), mdx(\"h3\", {\n    \"id\": \"you-want-to-build-immutable-discipline-step-outside-your-comfort-zone-endure-some-pain-face-your-fears-listen-to-every-cliche-out-there-because-it-holds-some-truth-\"\n  }, \"You want to build immutable discipline? 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Both sides of the spectrum are important and must be kept in mind.\"), mdx(\"h3\", {\n    \"id\": \"sample-scenarios\"\n  }, \"Sample scenarios:\"), mdx(\"h4\", {\n    \"id\": \"1-i-want-to-wake-up-earlier\"\n  }, \"1. I want to wake up earlier\"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"Alright, what\\u2019s your current wake up time? Do you wake up at 8? Start waking up at 7:30, do it for a few weeks, then slowly move it up to 7 and so on.\\nBut do it consistently, including the weekends!!! Missed a day? That\\u2019s OK! Did it for 20 days in a row, applaud yourself \\uD83C\\uDF8A\"), mdx(\"h4\", {\n    \"id\": \"2-i-want-to-meditate-daily\"\n  }, \"2. I want to meditate daily\"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"10 minutes is too high a goal, start with just 1 minute. 1 minute every.single.day! Before bed, when you wake up, right after you eat, whatever!\\nYou choose and stick to it. Meditated for straight 10 days? Great job! 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