"Talent is a gift. Reliability is a choice.

But every family, team, and organization needs reliability just as much as they need talent.”

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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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“Talent is a gift. Reliability is a choice.