3 simple questions to improve your day.

At the beginning of the day:
“What am I optimizing for?”

During the day:
“What’s the best small thing I can do right now?”

At the end of the day:
“Did I do my best?”

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James Clear writes about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages.

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