Making the Most of Notation Software

Dr. Tom Rudolph, author

Part 2 acknowledges what Part 1 often avoids: you may fail again. Not because you’re weak, but because you’re human. The sequel’s maturity lies in . After a fall:

If you’re struggling with phone addiction, the phone stays in another room.

Use site blockers and "Do Not Disturb" modes as a digital fence, not a suggestion. 2. Identifying the "HALT" States

Social psychologists talk about "activation energy"—the effort required to start a habit. You can use this to your advantage by making temptations annoying to access.

Living with temptation in the modern era is fundamentally different than it was a decade ago. We no longer have to seek out distractions; they find us.

A major theme of this sequel is the rejection of perfectionism. Shame is the fuel of temptation; it makes us feel like we’ve already failed, so we might as well go all the way.