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“Now the way of life that I preach is a habit to be acquired gradually by long and steady repetition. It is the practice of living for the day only, and for the day's work.”

Way Long Practice Habit Steady Repetition

Book:The Quotable Osler

Source: The Quotable Osler

“The four laws of learning are: the first is demonstration of what you want. The second is the criticism of the demonstration. The third is the imitation of the correct model, and the fourth is repetition, over and over until it becomes habit where is you don't think about it.”

Thinking Want Firsts Law Four Habit Models Criticism Thirds What You Want Fourth Imitation Repetition Demonstration

Author:John Wooden

“I hate repetition. Even when I am home and have to buy milk, I go a different way each time to avoid having a habit of anything. Habits are really bad. So to me it is really important to live in what I call the spaces in-between. Bus stations, trains, taxis or waiting rooms in airports are the best places because you are open to destiny, you are open to everything and anything can happen.”

“Let my lips avoid vain repetition as I lift my voice in praise, O Lord. Distract me from my distractions, awaken me from the dullness of mind, and transform habit and routine into vibrant times of worship.”

Mind Voice Lord Habit Worship Praise Lips Lifts Vain Routine Distraction Repetition Dullness

Book:The Heart of Praise: Daily Ways to Worship the Father with Psalms

Source: The Heart of Praise: Daily Ways to Worship the Father with Psalms

“Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.”

Enough Action Habit Repetition Reflexes Physical Attraction Positive Living

Book:Enthusiasm Makes the Difference

Source: Enthusiasm Makes the Difference

“Habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts. They are strengthened by an increase in the number of repeated acts. Habits are also weakened or broken, and contrary habits are formed by the repetition of contrary acts.”

Numbers Particular Broken Habit Increase Contrary Repetition

Author:Mortimer Adler