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James Clear, Atomic Habits; the author’s “Atomic Habits Special Edition Engraved Pens” page.
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Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
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James Clear, Atomic Habits; the author’s “Atomic Habits Special Edition Engraved Pens” page.
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Quotle.info. “Who really said ‘Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become’?” Last verified 9 Nov 2026. https://quotle.info/who-said/every-action-you-take-is-a-vote-for-the-type-of-person-you/