It’s safe to say that well-crafted habits have saved countless lives in fire emergencies, war zones, hospitals, and other high-stakes environments. But good habits are important for more than heroic rescues. When we need our autopilot to generate good results and can’t rely on a default, the next-best option is to engineer a helpful habit. Drilling good behavior until it’s second nature can help with everything from running a successful business to getting and staying healthy.