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Published Apr 19, 2021

This is Even More Important Than Your Habits

Rob Dial delves into the transformative power of elevating personal standards, emphasizing how higher standards in health, relationships, and careers can lead to profound life improvements that surpass the benefits of habits.
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  • Health

    emphasizes the importance of setting high standards for physical health and fitness. He argues that the quality of one's body and health is directly related to the standards they maintain, such as avoiding unhealthy foods and committing to regular exercise 1. Rob suggests that the difference between achieving one's ideal body and falling short lies in the standards one sets and adheres to 2.

    The only difference between you now and that version of you is that the two versions have two different levels of standards.

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    He encourages listeners to elevate their standards in all aspects of their health and fitness routines to achieve their goals.

       

    Relationships

    Rob also discusses the role of standards in personal relationships. He highlights how maintaining high standards, such as dedicating time to one's partner and being fully present, can significantly improve relationship quality 3. Rob contrasts behaviors like cheating with positive actions like regular date nights to illustrate the impact of standards on relationships 2.

    The difference is standards. Cheating on somebody is one standard, and you are like, well, I'm okay with doing that, that thing, cheating on somebody, or I will turn off my phone at 07:00 p.m. Every single day so that I can have some time with my significant other.

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    He stresses that the standards we set in our relationships can lead to either their success or failure.

       

    Career

    In the context of work and career, Rob underscores the necessity of high standards for achieving excellence. He points out that the way one approaches their goals and daily tasks reflects their standards, whether it's waking up with the first alarm or never giving up on a goal 4. Rob asserts that habits are merely the offspring of standards, and improving one's standards can lead to better habits and greater success 5.

    People love to focus on habits, and like I said, those are important. But your habits are just the offspring of your standards.

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    He encourages listeners to evaluate and elevate their standards to achieve their desired career outcomes.

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