When starting something new, you don't need to have the entire path figured out—you just need to know A (your current situation), B (your next step), and Z (where you ultimately want to end up). You don't need to know steps C through Y because trying to plan everything prevents you from starting.

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James Clear

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all you need to know is A, B, and Z. You don't need to know steps C through Y.

Source

The Silent Cost of Bad Habits | James ClearThe Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:24:43 PM

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