"Four questions that can tell you a lot:

When you wake up, do you expect today to have many joys or many frustrations?
When presented with an opportunity, do you have a bias toward action or do you postpone decisions?
When things go well for others, do you enjoy cheering them on or do you hate to hear about their success?
When things go wrong, do you believe it is your responsibility to improve the situation or do you blame others?”

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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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“Four questions that can tell you a lot: