In dealing with some problems in life, if a person makes a 99.9% effort or commitment to make a change they may have some success to show for it. In quitting smoking, a 99.9% effort will result in a total failure of that quit.

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• “You know smoking two or three cigarettes is better than having smoked two or three packs!”
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• Lost long term quits
• Can taking a break from smoking help you “get rid of” nicotine tolerance?
• The power of nicotine addiction
• Don’t let a slip put you back to using
• Maybe a puff isn’t that big of a deal
• Quitting by gradual withdrawal
• Never take another puff