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Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- April 15, 2019
- Duration
- 1h 0m
- Channel
- Modern Wisdom
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE 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 - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com
SPEAKERS
Chris Williamson
hostJames Clear
guestNarrator
other
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and James Clear, JAMES CLEAR | How To Build Habits That Last explores James Clear Reveals Simple Systems For Habits That Actually Stick James Clear explains why habits are the “atomic” building blocks of our results, describing them as automated solutions to recurring problems that conserve energy and drive long‑term outcomes. He contrasts goals with systems, arguing that outcomes are lagging measures of daily habits, and that we should focus far more on building robust systems than on setting ambitious goals. Clear outlines his four‑stage habit model (cue, craving, response, reward) and turns it into four laws of behavior change: make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying—and their inversions for breaking bad habits. Throughout, he offers concrete examples, from environment design and the two‑minute rule to identity‑based habits and social accountability, to show how small, consistent improvements compound into major life changes.
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