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How to change your identity. A guide to the highest leverage behavior change technique.

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A post discusses identity-based behavior change, recommending phrases like "I'm not a smoker" over "I'm trying to quit smoking."

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“According to Atomic Habits, changing your identity is the highest leverage way to improve your habits, but nobody tells you how to do it. Don’t say “I’m trying to quit smoking.” Say “I’m not a smoker”.”
LessWrong, 02 Oct 2026, 04:21.

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