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James Clear on How to Build Effective Habits and Make Them Stick

James Clear on How to Build Effective Habits and Make Them Stick

FromMuscle for Life with Mike Matthews


James Clear on How to Build Effective Habits and Make Them Stick

FromMuscle for Life with Mike Matthews

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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Jul 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, I interview James Clear, who runs the very popular blog JamesClear.com, where he writes about many facets of the science of self improvement. I enjoy reading James’ writing because it’s simple, clear, and practical, and chock full of interesting studies, examples, and anecdotes. If you peruse his website, you’ll quickly realize that James’ hobbyhorse is habits, and that’s the topic of today’s interview (and his upcoming book, which I’m excited to check out later this year). Here are a few things you’re going to learn in this episode: Why you should focus on systems instead of goals when you want to achieve something. Why making habits a part of your identity makes them easier to stick to. How perfectionism can be productive or counterproductive, depending on how you use it. And more... 3:56 - What are systems over goals and environment over motivation? 5:59 - What is the difference between a system and a goal? 12:28 - How can changing your beliefs change your identity? 15:22 - Can changing your habits change your beliefs? 22:15 - How does our environment impact our self-control? 30:18 - Does reinforcement destroy intrinsic motivation? 37:37 - How do we progress? 44:59 - What is a mismatch environment? 52:50 - Is perfectionism productive or counterproductive? 55:36 - Where can people follow you and find your work? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/
Released:
Jul 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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