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on the False Promise of 1% Better Every Day

The Consistency Project
The Consistency Project
on the False Promise of 1% Better Every Day
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The soundbyte summary: “One percent better every day” assumes continuous improvement is necessary, where in most areas of life (including nutrition) there is a level of proficiency or competency that is plenty. The work then isn’t in improving; it’s in maintaining status quo.
The Consistency Project
The Consistency Project
on the False Promise of 1% Better Every Day
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Topics include:

How to set realistic expectations for our goals 
The distinction between movement and progress 
What Goodhart’s Law is, and how it applies to our health 
Why “maintenance” is an under-appreciated aim (and why we don’t need continuous improvement)
The 10 Determinants of healthy aging

Referenced Articles

Abud et al., 2022. 10 Determinants of healthy aging.

Referenced Podcasts

Referenced Podcasts
On the Carnivore Diet and Mainstream Diet Books
On the Plant Paradox that Never Was
On Supplements and the Worried Well

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