“Many problems are minor when you solve them right away, but grow into an enormous conflict when you let them linger.

As a rule of thumb, fix it now.”

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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 25 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages.

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