Some bad habits are HARD to notice. Learning your own tells in poker, e.g. Or running with your shoulders moving too much. Or typing with one arm on the chair-arm. (yeah).
Because good habits usually support long term benefits and bad habits usually are about instant gratification. And, of course, what Frazz seems to be saying, normal people aren’t interested in getting rid of good habits.
Concretionist over 2 years ago
Some bad habits are HARD to notice. Learning your own tells in poker, e.g. Or running with your shoulders moving too much. Or typing with one arm on the chair-arm. (yeah).
Doug K over 2 years ago
It’s much easier to stop breathing for awhile if you’ve been breathing for a long time …
… than it is to start breathing for awhile if you haven’t been breathing for a long time.
Sanspareil over 2 years ago
Nice and easy does it every time!
Ignatz Premium Member over 2 years ago
Because bad habits usually have a short-term good side.
grocks over 2 years ago
Well said.
The Wolf In Your Midst over 2 years ago
Because bad habits are easier, and we are biologically programmed to do what is easy to save resources and survive longer.
Diane in comics land Premium Member over 2 years ago
Because good habits usually support long term benefits and bad habits usually are about instant gratification. And, of course, what Frazz seems to be saying, normal people aren’t interested in getting rid of good habits.
swenbu Premium Member over 2 years ago
This kid’s too smart for his own good! ….. again!!!
Bilan over 2 years ago
Most of everything we do is a habit. We just notice the bad things more than the good things.
buflogal! over 2 years ago
Made me chuckle.
Looks like Mr. M has been reading the complaints in these comments. Nice acknowledgement.