3008: A Brief Guide to Quitting a Bad Habit by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Motivation and Self-Awareness
Jun 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 3008
Episode description
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Episode 3008:
Leo Babauta distills the essentials of habit change into a practical guide for anyone determined to break free from a bad habit. By focusing on deep motivation, building awareness of triggers, and replacing old behaviors with healthier alternatives, Babauta offers a powerful framework for lasting personal transformation.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/bad/
Quotes to ponder:
"Quitting a bad habit takes everything you’ve got."
"Know your Why, and connect with it throughout your quit."
"Learn to recognize [urges] as they happen, and just sit there, watch the urge rise and get stronger, and then fall."
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