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Don’t Fix Your Life—Fix Your Defaults
Your environment beats your willpower every time.
The Minimalist Minute
Welcome to the weekly dose of brain juice that helps you build better habits, get fit and live longer.
If you still haven’t downloaded your copy of the Habits Academy, you can get it here.
In today’s instalment:
Why fixing your defaults is more effective than fixing your life
How your environment shapes your health
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#habits
Your life isn’t broken — your defaults are.
Most people try to “fix” their life through motivation, willpower, and big resolutions. But the best performers don’t rely on discipline — they rely on design.
They build better defaults.
If healthy food is the easiest to grab, they eat better.
If the gym is already in the calendar, they show up.
If the phone is in another room, they don’t scroll at night.
You don’t need more willpower. You need fewer choices.
Design your environment to support the person you want to become.
#longevity
Longevity isn’t about a single heroic act — it’s about dozens of small defaults that silently add years to your life.
Think of these:
Taking the stairs by default
Drinking water before coffee
Stretching while watching TV
Going for a short walk after eating
None of them feel like much on their own, but over time, they stack into better mobility, better digestion, and a body that holds up over decades.
#quote
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
I hope you enjoyed this week’s instalment of the Minimalist Minute.
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Stay frosty,
Brett