Habit, character and destiny
Written by Stuart Haden on February 24, 2026
William James (1842–1910) was a foundational American psychologist and philosopher, widely regarded as the ‘father of American psychology.’ The following quote is widely attributed to him. However, the earliest known sources trace the wording long before him and to other authors.
It needs little commentary to bring it to life. As a starter if we can focus on actions, great, a step in the right direction will help us to think and feel better. But as you can see
