Getting Rid of Bad Habits
James’s mentor suggested that he doesn’t start climbing again unless he was confident that his ladder was against the right wall. While the mentor didn’t mean James had to stop showering, he did realize it was a moment to rethink his whole life. He decided to quit unhealthy habits or at least cut back on them for some time. James stopped consuming alcohol and caffeine, disconnected his internet and cable, and even sold his car.