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There are 3 rules to follow if you want to change (1) Start immediately, (2) Do it flamboyantly, (3) No exceptions.

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William James
Age: 68 †
Born: 1842
Born: January 11
Died: 1910
Died: August 26
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
W. James
Start
Change
Flamboyantly
Exceptions
Exception
Immediately
Rules
Follow

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We must make automatic and habitual, as early as possible, as many useful actions as we can...in the acquisition of a new habit, we must take car to launch ourselves with as strong and decided initiative as possible. Never suffer an exception to occur till the new habit is securely rooted in your life.
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At bottom, the whole concern of religion is with the manner of our acceptance of the universe.
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Thoughts become perception, perception becomes reality. Alter your thoughts, alter your reality.
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