For current habits, we use present simple tense: He runs fast. He gets up early everyday.

For past habits, we use 'used to', for example: He used to get up early.

Let's take some more examples:

1. Sudhir plays cricket vs Sudhir used to play cricket.
2. Sanju plays guitar. Sanju used to play Tabla as a child.
3. Sushil is a professor now. He used to be a bright student as a child.

Simple Present Tense (Verb I form) = current habits or routine, and, 'Used to + Verb I form' = past habits or routines. 

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