🗺️ Mental Models
How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps
2 mental models in this chapter
Habit Loop Flowchart
flowchartVisualizes the four stages of the habit loop: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward, forming a continuous feedback loop.
Diagram Code
graph TD
A[Cue] --> B(Craving)
B --> C{Response}
C --> D((Reward))
D --> A
style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2pxFour Laws of Behavior Change
tablePresents the Four Laws of Behavior Change for creating good habits and breaking bad habits in a tabular format.
Diagram Code
| Law | Good Habit | Bad Habit | |---|---|---| | 1st Law (Cue) | Make it Obvious | Make it Invisible | | 2nd Law (Craving) | Make it Attractive | Make it Unattractive | | 3rd Law (Response) | Make it Easy | Make it Difficult | | 4th Law (Reward) | Make it Satisfying | Make it Unsatisfying |