🗺️ Mental Models

Conclusion

2 mental models in this chapter

Habit Improvement Cycle

flowchart

This diagram illustrates the continuous improvement cycle of habits, rotating through the Four Laws of Behavior Change.

Diagram Code

graph LR
    A[Identify Area for Improvement] --> B(Make it Obvious)
    B --> C(Make it Attractive)
    C --> D(Make it Easy)
    D --> E(Make it Satisfying)
    E --> F{Achieved Improvement?}
    F -- Yes --> G(Maintain & Repeat Cycle)
    F -- No --> A
    G --> A

Spectrum of Habit Difficulty

table

This table visually represents the desired states of good and bad habits, contrasting them across the four laws.

Diagram Code

| Good Habits | Bad Habits |
|---|---|
| Obvious | Invisible |
| Attractive | Unattractive |
| Easy | Hard |
| Satisfying | Unsatisfying |

Description: Compares and contrasts the desired states for good habits (left side of the spectrum) and bad habits (right side).