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“In looking for the right places to make these tiny changes, there are three broad areas of opportunity. You can tweak your beliefs—or what psychologists call your mindset; you can tweak your motivations; and you can tweak your habits. When we learn how to make small changes in each of these areas…” quote by Susan David
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““In looking for the right places to make these tiny changes, there are three broad areas of opportunity. You can tweak your beliefs—or what psychologists call your mindset; you can tweak your motivations; and you can tweak your habits. When we learn how to make small changes in each of these areas, we set ourselves up to make profound, lasting change over the course of our lives.””

Susan David

About This Quote

Source Book: Emotional Agility, Susan David, 2016

Small adjustments in mindset, motivation, and habits create lasting personal transformation.

In simple terms: Tiny changes in thoughts, drives, and routines lead to big life shifts.

Key Takeaway

Focus on incremental improvements.

Themes

self‑growth psychology behavior change

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • coaching
  • therapy
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

mindset motivation habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which belief, motivation, or habit could you adjust today?
  • How will small tweaks affect your long‑term goals?
A Different Perspective

Changes may be slow and require consistent effort.

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