Habits

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In this episode, I explore the power of habits and systems for achieving personal and professional growth. Learn how to implement small, consistent changes to achieve goals related to wealth, health, and relationships, drawing insights from James Clear’s “Atomic Habits.” Discover practical strategies for tracking progress and building an identity that supports long-term success.

In This Episode:

00:00 The Power of Habits
01:30 Systems Over Goals
03:40 The 1% Rule
05:30 Focusing on Controllables
08:00 Identity-Based Habits
10:50 Tracking Progress
12:40 Leading vs. Lagging Indicators
15:00 The Importance of Small Wins
17:00 Building Habits Takes Time

Key Takeaways:

Define Controllable Outputs: Focus on actions you can control (inputs) rather than hard-to-measure outcomes.
Build Habits Around Identity: Align your habits with the person you want to become (e.g., “become a reader” instead of “read a book”).
Use a Habit Tracker: Create a simple habit tracker with yes/no checkboxes to monitor consistency in intangible areas.
Prioritize Leading Indicators: Track leading indicators (e.g., meal prepping for weight loss) rather than lagging metrics (e.g., weight loss itself).
Embrace Small Wins: Recognize that significant progress often starts with small, consistent actions.

Measurement doesn’t have to be numeric. It can be as simple as a yes/no checkbox for habits that reinforce your values:

Habit	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Listened without interrupting my partner	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Exercised 30 mins	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Reached out to a friend	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅

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