Episode
#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
1:02:40
Published: Mon Apr 15 2019
Description
James Clear is an author, entrepreneur and speaker focused on habits, decision-making and continuous improvement. James' new book Atomic Habits has been my most recommended of 2019 (and probably 2020 too). I honestly can't describe how impactful, actionable and brilliant it is and I'm beyond excited to share some key learnings from it in today's episode with you. Our successes or failures in life are lagging measures of the actions we take on a daily basis. The often unseen force driving these actions are our habits, and today we're going to learn how to build & break habits from one of the foremost authorities in the field. From stopping smoking to starting meditating, tying your shoes to becoming a world champion basketball player, learning how habits work will assist you in achieving whatever your goals are in life. Also expect to learn how to discover your passion and connect with your purpose. Don't sleep on this episode. Extra Stuff: Buy Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/2Uhym1x James' Website - https://jamesclear.com/ Follow James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesClear Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
James Clear discusses the proven methodology of building and breaking habits, offering insight on how to achieve goals through daily actions and how to find purpose in life despite genetic predispositions.
00:00 - 03:05 (03:05)
Summary
James Clear discusses the proven methodology of building and breaking habits, offering insight on how to achieve goals through daily actions and how to find purpose in life despite genetic predispositions.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
Habits have a bigger impact on our lives than we may realize.
03:05 - 13:24 (10:18)
Summary
Habits have a bigger impact on our lives than we may realize. They allow us to solve problems with less energy and effort, and our results in life are a reflection of our habits.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
Top athletes often love the process of their training, rather than feeling obligated to train the way they do.
13:24 - 18:07 (04:42)
Summary
Top athletes often love the process of their training, rather than feeling obligated to train the way they do. The best results in a field come from those who are passionate and enjoy the process, rather than solely focusing on the outcome.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
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The podcast discusses the importance of exploiting the best option in order to get results and accumulate wealth, using examples from the NFL and CrossFit.
18:07 - 23:42 (05:35)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of exploiting the best option in order to get results and accumulate wealth, using examples from the NFL and CrossFit.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
The internet provides an infinite range of niches to explore when it comes to career opportunities in tech journalism.
23:42 - 28:14 (04:31)
Summary
The internet provides an infinite range of niches to explore when it comes to career opportunities in tech journalism. People can focus on companies they care about or write about any topic they want with a fresh perspective.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
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This podcast discusses the first law of behavior change for building good habits - to make them obvious, available, visible and easy to spot.
28:14 - 36:12 (07:58)
Summary
This podcast discusses the first law of behavior change for building good habits - to make them obvious, available, visible and easy to spot. It also provides a simple framework to adjust habits and make them stick.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
Making small changes such as placing healthy snacks in easy-to-see locations and hiding unhealthy snacks can increase the chances of sticking to a habit long-term.
36:12 - 40:28 (04:16)
Summary
Making small changes such as placing healthy snacks in easy-to-see locations and hiding unhealthy snacks can increase the chances of sticking to a habit long-term. The importance of making the habit obvious is discussed in the context of reducing television consumption.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of friction in habitual actions, such as adding a delay to checking social media or leaving running shoes out the night before.
40:28 - 44:09 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of friction in habitual actions, such as adding a delay to checking social media or leaving running shoes out the night before.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
To change the story you are telling yourself about a particular cue and craving, provide evidence of that new story and identity.
44:09 - 52:02 (07:53)
Summary
To change the story you are telling yourself about a particular cue and craving, provide evidence of that new story and identity. While commitment devices can be a short-term way to change the attractiveness of a habit, identity and social reinforcement are more long-term ways to shift which habits are attractive in the long run.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
The battle to build good habits and break bad habits boils down to pulling a little bit of reward into the present moment for good ones and consequences of the future into the present moment for bad ones - with a few examples given to help accomplish.
52:02 - 1:00:29 (08:26)
Summary
The battle to build good habits and break bad habits boils down to pulling a little bit of reward into the present moment for good ones and consequences of the future into the present moment for bad ones - with a few examples given to help accomplish.
Episode#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker expresses gratitude for having a popular blog with half a million readers and acknowledges the pressure that comes with it.
1:00:29 - 1:02:32 (02:03)
Summary
The speaker expresses gratitude for having a popular blog with half a million readers and acknowledges the pressure that comes with it.