The neural imprint makes the repetition of behaviors generate a habit (II)

The plasticity of the brain leads the so-called neuronal footprint . One consequence of this neural imprint is habits. When a person frequently repeats a thought, emotion, or behavior, what is called a habit is created. Habits are quasi-stable neural connections that predispose us to think, feel or act in a certain way. Habits occur on the planes of conduct; but also on the cognitive and emotional levels.  

A habit that predisposes to valuable thoughts, emotions or behaviors (from the perspective of improving the functioning of the ecosystem; that is, of personal growth and contribution to others) is called virtue. A habit that does the opposite is called a vice. Quality as a person is correlated with the ratio of virtues/vices that accumulate over the years. Better ratio, better person; that simple.

The range of behaviors of the same person can be very wide and has to do with the aforementioned ratio . The same person depending possibly more of his inner game (which consists of focus, interpretation, emotional state, standards and routines) that other factors, may become a hero or an abject person. Oprah Winfrey , for example, in absolutely contrary circumstances has made her life an example to be imitated.

The same effect , in exponential version, occurs with a group of people who share a project; the interconnections between various people exponentially amplify the heroic and the abject that happens between them.