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“Sometimes I find it too hot to run, and sometimes too cold. Or too cloudy. But I still go running. I know that if I didn't go running, I wouldn't go the next day either. It's not in human nature to take unnecessary burdens upon oneself, so one's body soon becomes disaccustomed. It mustn't do that…” quote by Haruki Murakami
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“Sometimes I find it too hot to run, and sometimes too cold. Or too cloudy. But I still go running. I know that if I didn't go running, I wouldn't go the next day either. It's not in human nature to take unnecessary burdens upon oneself, so one's body soon becomes disaccustomed. It mustn't do that. It's the same with writing. I write every day so that my mind doesn't become disaccustomed.”

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Interview: Interview with Haruki Murakami, 2015

Consistent daily practice prevents mental and physical stagnation; habit sustains readiness for future effort.

In simple terms: Daily practice keeps mind and body ready.

Key Takeaway

Keep a daily routine.

Themes

discipline habit resilience

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • running
  • learning
  • creative work

Key Concepts

neuroplasticity habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does missing a day affect your motivation?
  • What routines help you stay consistent?
A Different Perspective

Habit alone cannot replace quality or rest.

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