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Become Unstoppable by Redefining Yourself ⚡️

Become Unstoppable by Redefining Yourself ⚡️

3 practical tips for building habits rooted in identity, not motivation.

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Alberto Gonzalez
Jan 16, 2025
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Last year, I started writing on Substack.

My goal? "I want to write something every week."

It worked… for a few months. Then life got busy, and I stopped.

Fast forward to today: I write multiple times every week without missing a beat.

What changed? I stopped trying to hit a one-time goal and decided to become a writer instead.

That small shift—from setting a goal to embracing an identity—changed everything.

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