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Behavior Quote by Maxwell Maltz

“Fully 95 percent of our behavior, feeling, and response is habitual.” quote by Maxwell Maltz
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“Fully 95 percent of our behavior, feeling, and response is habitual.”

Maxwell Maltz

About This Quote

Source Book: Psycho-Cybernetics, 1960

Most of our thoughts and reactions are driven by habits.

In simple terms: Habits dominate behavior and emotions.

Key Takeaway

Identify and reshape habits.

Themes

psychology habit formation self-improvement behavior

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

self-help psychological

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • addiction recovery
  • skill learning
  • stress management

Key Concepts

neuroscience cognitive patterns

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which habit limits you?
  • How can you rewire it?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits can be difficult and slow.

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