“We’re wired for novelty, but rewarded for repetition.”
—Shane Parrish, Author of the Farnum Street Blog
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Humans are wired for the rush of novelty — our brains crave new experiences, surprises, and stimulation. This impulse fuels creativity and curiosity, yet it often distracts from the true rewards hidden in repetition.
Life doesn’t shower us with achievement every time we chase something new. Instead, real mastery, deep connection, and personal growth come through the steady rhythm of repeated effort and consistent behavior.
Repetition builds skill, transforms habits, and fosters meaningful relationships. Those daily rituals — showing up, practicing, listening, trying again — unlock compounding rewards far beyond the excitement of novelty.
What if the next breakthrough isn’t somewhere new, but in showing up again and again, for what matters most?
EXERCISE:
Investigate the books Atomic Habits by James Clear and Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg to learn how little repetitive steps can eventually become giant leaps in your life.
