EP 200: 'Atomic Habits' & Proven Frameworks For Improving Ourselves Everyday - James Clear
Eliminating the two-minute interventions that take us in the wrong direction
Author/Entrepreneur James Clear writes the hugely popular blog, JamesClear.com, in which he talks about the habits of human potential. We discuss the habits and rituals of athletes, artists, and business leaders to tease out the common characteristics that make these people the best at what they do. We also discuss James' new book Atomic Habits which outlines proven frameworks for improving ourselves every day.
Here's what we discuss in this week's show:
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“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
Author/Entrepreneur James Clear writes the hugely popular blog, JamesClear.com, in which he talks about the habits of human potential. We discuss the habits and rituals of athletes, artists, and business leaders to tease out the common characteristics that make these people the best at what they do. We also discuss James' new book Atomic Habits which outlines proven frameworks for improving ourselves every day.
Here's what we discuss in this week's show:
- When people ask James what he does, how does he like to reply?
- Why Atomic Habits?
- What’s the actual science or psychology behind a habit?
- Does our identity play a big part in the achievement of lifetime dreams?
- What’s the aggregation of marginal gains?
- The 1% habit of accumulation and how powerful that can be for us
- What drives habits?
- James explains his view on identity-based habits
- Why is it more empowering to focus and work on the process?
- How should we use routines and rituals?
- When do our goals no longer become useful?
- Eliminating the 2-minute interventions that take us in the wrong direction. How should we approach that?
- Derail your habits list - what is it and how do I use one?
- James talks about the front screen of his phone - what’s on it, what's not on it?
- James calls himself an "optimalist"… how does that get shown in his day to day?
- What’s choice architecture?
- Making a conscious choice to use socials
- Why does James listen to audiobooks on 1.25x speed?
- How does James make the most of the books he reads to enhance his learnings?
- Fighting the resistance
- What can we learn about willpower in the new book "Atomic Habits"?
- What has James changed his mind about since writing the new book?
- The difference between an amateur and a professional
- What compliment would James most like to receive? And what is the highest compliment someone could give James?
- Best lesson James has received from a mentor
The Mojo Radio Show - © Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson
Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
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James Clear website
https://jamesclear.com
Atomic Habits
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Jack White Lesson of Rock from the White Stripes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iNCQPoYk70
Rocktober Rewind with Iva Davies Ep 103
https://www.themojoradioshow.com/ep-103---iva-davies.html
Email The Mojo Radio Show
info@themojoradioshow.com
The Mojo Radio Show
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The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook
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The Mojo Radio Show
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