If you want to become an effective leader, you need to cultivate good habits. Good habits are more enduring than motivation, which is temporary. As Zig Ziglar once said, “Motivation is like taking a bath; if you stop doing it, you start to stink!” While we all have good intentions, the pressures of life can sometimes cause us to stray from our goals. When this happens, rely on the “good habits” you’ve developed to help you get back on track.