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The Doctor's Farmacy · May 19, 2025 · 55m
Why You Know What to Do, But Still Don't Do It
BJ Fogg on Tiny Habits: why motivation is unreliable, why willpower is a myth, and why the only behaviors that last are ones attached to existing routines. The behavior design framework: make it tiny, find the anchor, celebrate immediately.
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Fogg's behavior design framework: instead of trying to motivate yourself to floss, put the floss next to the toothbrush. Instead of trying to eat better, remove the junk food from the kitchen. Behavior is a function of environment, not willpower.
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Fogg's 'make it tiny' principle mirrors the Stoic dichotomy: you can control the action (floss one tooth) but not the outcome (perfect dental health). Focus on the process, release attachment to the result.
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