Chances are, you’ve heard the name James Clear. Especially if you have done any research whatsoever about building habits. That’s kinda his neck of the woods. His work has appeared in The New York Times, CBS This Morning, Time, Entrepreneur and he has taught in colleges around the world. In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part series, he talks about his new book, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. It’s a fascinating and educational discussion surrounding how to work with yourself and your habits to set yourself up for short and long-term success when it comes to behavior change. Everyone can benefit from listening to the wisdom in this episode. Enjoy.
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In This Interview, James Clear and I Discuss…
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How habits can compound for you or against you
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That small changes don’t seem to matter much in the moment
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The 4 Laws of Behavior Change
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Your outcomes are a lagging measure of your efforts
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How bamboo is like habits
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You need to build a foundation to see results
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How work isn’t wasted, it’s stored
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Focusing on systems rather than goals
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How the outcome is a natural consequence of habits
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That goals restrict your happiness
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The role of identity in behavior change
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How you choose to act is a vote towards the kind of person you want to be
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Putting your identity on the back burner while you accrue some evidence
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Growth vs Fixed Mindset
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How humans are learning machines
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The 4 Stages of Habits
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How you interpret the cues in your life determines how you respond to them
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The toolbox for breaking and building habits
Donna Rae Swanson says
I wish I could read your items, rather than need to listen to them. My computer is in a shared space, and it would be inconsiderate of my co-working team to listen to your items there. It would be nice for those of computing in a shared space and those of us with hearing loss to have a have a visual resource.
Eric Zimmer says
Hi Donna…this is something we are working on but it is expensive to transcribe 250+ episodes. Someday we will have this. Sorry!
Rebecca Bohman says
LOVED this interview with James Clear! I have listened to it multiple times, so excellent!
Eric Zimmer says
I’m glad you liked it.
HasNie says
I am grateful! Thanks!