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Surrounding yourself with likeminded individuals can support habit change from "summary" of The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life & Business by Charles Duhigg
When you're trying to change a habit, the people around you can play a crucial role in your success. This is because habits are often deeply ingrained in our social environment. The people we spend time with can influence our behavior in powerful ways, either supporting or hindering our efforts to change. Research has shown that habits are contagious among social groups. When you surround yourself with likeminded individuals who have similar goals, values, and habits, you are more likely to adopt their behaviors. This is because we tend to mimic the actions of those we associate with, consciously or not. For example, if you're trying to quit smoking, spending time with friends who smoke can make it much harder to resist the urge. On the other ...
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