# Gradual Change Gives Healthy Habits a Chance by Bryant McGill > “Changing habits works best gradually. A person accustomed to fast food who suddenly switches to an all-vegetable diet is set up for failure. Easing in with one healthy addition, such as an apple a day, sends a new signal to body and mind.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream (Mar 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream|The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-03-08). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/Human Proxy-Based Reinforcement (DeepRL) in Human Environments|Human Proxy-Based Reinforcement in Human Environments]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream|The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Habit Formation|Habit Formation]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Changing habits works best gradually. A person accustomed to fast food who suddenly switches to an all-vegetable diet is set up for failure. Easing in with one healthy addition, such as an apple a day, sends a new signal to body and mind.” — Bryant McGill, The Power of One Positive Thought to Rewire Your Attention - Livestream (Mar 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-gradual-change-healthy-habits ```