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The 8 Habits You Need to Transform Your Life

Simple meta-habits that will revolutionize your productivity, happiness, and success

Fahri Karakas
10 min readJan 10, 2025
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Here’s a question I ask myself every morning that changed my life forever:

“If this were the only thing I accomplished today, would I be satisfied with my day?”

This simple question has completely transformed how I approach productivity and success. Why?

Because it forces me to confront an uncomfortable truth: most of what we do each day doesn’t really matter.

In my years as a productivity coach, I’ve discovered that peak performance isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters. Today, I’m going to share the first part of what I consider to be the most powerful meta-habits that can transform your life, regardless of your goals.

Whether you want to lose weight, boost your income, advance your career, or improve your relationships, these habits form the foundation of lasting success.

They’re what I call 8 “meta-habits” because they enhance and amplify every other habit you’re trying to build.

1. Become an Essentialist: The Art of Doing Less, But Better

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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