I came across this poem (who's author is unknown to me) several years ago and I think it's definitely worth sharing. If you haven't yet listened to Episodes 12 to 15 on habit development, go check those out after listening to this episode. Enjoy!
Habit I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. over to me and I will do them - quickly and correctly. Show me exactly how you want something done and after a few lessons, I will do it automatically. and alas, of all failures as well. Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures. I work with the precision of a machine plus the intelligence of a person. it makes no difference to me. I will place the world at your feet. I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden.
Half of the things you do you might as well turn
I am easily managed - you must be firm with me.
I am the servant of great people,
I am not a machine though
You may run me for profit or run me for ruin -
Take me, train me, be firm with me, and
Be easy with me and I will destroy you. Who am I? I am Habit. |