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Wendy Scott's avatar

Great story. I think Ricky Gervais calls it, 'not arguing with dustbin people'.

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Jeff Matlow's avatar

Brilliantly constructed story. And LOLing about the nickname Captain Habits.

Also, FWIW, he’s not the one that came up with

Does it need to be said?

Does it need to be said by me?

Does it need to be said right now?

It’s been a common saying in self-help groups (like Alcoholics Anonymous) and leadership trainings. I BELIEVE it’s actually Craig Ferguson who popularized it while Clear was still trying to figure out how to make a habit of writing a book.

Anyway, I just like to give credit where credit is due.

Great story.

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