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Building good habits requires designing a less tempting environment
40:02 - 48:04 (08:02)
The key to building better willpower and self-control is to design an environment with fewer temptations, rather than trying harder. As you develop good habits, things become easier and this can lead to the downside of building habits where the environment is more tempting.
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The key to peak performance is integrating and building upon small habits, not just at peak levels but when getting started as well.
40:02 - 42:34 (02:32)
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The key to peak performance is integrating and building upon small habits, not just at peak levels but when getting started as well. By embodying the identity of someone who is making progress, pick one thing to focus on and use that as a foundation for next-level performance.
ChapterBuilding good habits requires designing a less tempting environment
Episode701 Success Habits: The Proven Way to Achieve Your Dreams with James Clear
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Building good habits can help establish skills, abilities and fluency, but it can also lead to complacency and the overlooking of mistakes.
42:34 - 46:02 (03:28)
Summary
Building good habits can help establish skills, abilities and fluency, but it can also lead to complacency and the overlooking of mistakes. A solution to this is designing an environment with less temptation and seeking the help of a coach to increase awareness of areas in need of improvement.
ChapterBuilding good habits requires designing a less tempting environment
Episode701 Success Habits: The Proven Way to Achieve Your Dreams with James Clear
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the host reflects on the value of connecting with others in person, despite running an online business.
46:02 - 48:04 (02:01)
Summary
In this episode, the host reflects on the value of connecting with others in person, despite running an online business. They also discuss the three lessons or truths they would share with humanity if they could only share three.