In her TED Talk, sociologist Christine Carter delves into the struggle of developing new habits. She shares her own journey of trying to stick to an exercise routine and highlights the surprising idea of accepting that it's okay to be "bad" at something in the beginning. Instead of overwhelming ourselves with lofty goals, she suggests starting with something small—like running for just one minute. This "better-than-nothing" approach helps build consistency without relying on high motivation. By repeatedly taking even the smallest action, we create a neural pathway that makes it easier to gradually expand our habits over time.
