Once we commit to something — especially out loud or in writing — we feel pressure to act in line with it. Small first agreements lead to bigger ones.
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People who put a goal on paper or tell a friend follow through more, to match their stated self.
Sign a small cause and you start seeing yourself as 'that kind of person', changing future choices.
After using a free trial, cancelling feels like contradicting your own choice to start.
Saying 'I quit smoking' to others makes relapse feel like breaking a promise, not just a private slip.
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