“You can graduate with the finest degrees. You can read the most useful books. You can enjoy the loving support of family and friends.

But your degrees can’t take action for you. Your books can’t make the decision for you. Your family can’t live your life for you.

There is no substitute for courage. At some point, you have to make the choice.”

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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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