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This is the WBZ Book Club.
I'm Jordan Rich. Here's a book called

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The Ritual Effect. From Habit to
Ritual Harness The Surprising Power of Everyday Actions

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by Michael Norton. Repetition boosts productivity, and repetition over time becomes a habit.

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But when you add the element of
mindfulness to a habit, focusing on

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the way the habit is performed,
whether it's brushing your teeth or navigating the

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morning commute, these rituals that seem
automatic might improve your life and give meaning

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to it. Some of us,
probably many of us, have idiosyncrasies,

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little rituals we do that matter very
deeply to us on a very personal level.

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Offering up many famous celebrity examples such
as Steve Jobs and Maya Angelou,

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Michael Norton suggests that when you shift
from a habitual mindset to one that involves

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ritual, it will not only enhance
your performance but add meaning to your life.

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Pretty interesting concept. The Ritual Effect
From Habit to Ritual Harness The Surprising

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Power of Everyday Actions The book Club
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