# Focus on creating habits first Sustainable change starts with habit creation. [[Consistency is key]] to benefit from the [[Compound growth|Compound effect]]. When starting out, the intensity of the effort doesn't matter. On the contrary, the focus should be on creating a routine that can be easily followed. Once the habit is established, it can gradually be improved. Briefly put, focus on creating habits first. Then, you can work on increasing the intensity. [[It's better to start small and be consistent than to start big and burn out quickly]]