Great article, Steve. I love the chess analogy.
When making a major life change we're so often pushed to "just try harder", but that philosophy has never rung true for me. I like your approach much better! The idea that success is determined in the early/mid-game feels like a better reflection of my own observations of successful vs. failed habit changes.
I can see this being applied beyond everyday habits to things like changing careers, moving across the country - any life change that requires "sticking the landing". Great stuff.
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