Substitute, Don't Subtract: How to Break a Habit | Daily Essay

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Every rule I set to stop scrolling at night broke until I added jazz. Imperfect substitution beats failed abstinence because it leaves you with progress while pure willpower leaves you with nothing. Watch on YouTube Read the full post Subscribe to Dru's Notes for a new episode every day.

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Every rule I set to stop scrolling at night broke until I added jazz. Imperfect substitution beats failed abstinence because it leaves you with progress while pure willpower leaves you with nothing.

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