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Modern WisdomApr 15, 2019

#064 - James Clear - How To Build Habits That Last

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Notable books mentioned: Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Deep Work by Cal Newport

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Chasing Excellence
Ben Bergeron

The host discusses the significance of habits in achieving desired outcomes, referencing 'Chasing Excellence' to highlight the difference between g…

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Atomic Habits
James Clear

The host emphasizes the transformative impact of 'Atomic Habits' on their understanding of habit formation. They highlight how the book presents fa…

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Deep Work
Cal Newport

The host emphasizes the significance of aligning rewards with desired identities when forming habits. They mention 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport as a…

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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
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Individuals seeking personal development and improved goal achievementAnyone interested in personal development and habit formationIndividuals seeking to improve their productivity and habit formation.

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Chasing Excellence
Ben Bergeron
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and improved goal achievementOften cited around importance of habits

Ben Bergeron again in Chasing Excellence touches on this a lot where he says that the people who love the process will always beat the people who have to force themselves and use willpower.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and improved goal achievement
Key quote: One of the things is that winners and losers often have the same goals.
The host discusses the significance of habits in achieving desired outcomes, referencing 'Chasing Excellence' to highlight the difference between goals and the processes that lead to success. They emphasize that while goals provide direction, it is the habits and systems that ultimately drive results.
ASIN: B08PZBJF36
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Atomic Habits
James Clear
Best for Anyone interested in personal development and habit formationOften cited around importance of habits

The speaker discusses the framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones, referencing the four laws of behavior change outlined in 'Atomic Habits'.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in personal development and habit formation
Key quote: It's been an absolute game changer for us this year.
The host emphasizes the transformative impact of 'Atomic Habits' on their understanding of habit formation. They highlight how the book presents familiar concepts in a new, actionable way that encourages listeners to rethink their approach to habits.
ASIN: B07RFSSYBH
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Deep Work
Cal Newport
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and habit formation.Often cited around importance of habits

We have created the motherfucker duo, which is deep work by Cal Newport and atomic habits.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and habit formation.
Key quote: I challenge anyone to read those two books and not come out of it as a complete motherfucker.
The host emphasizes the significance of aligning rewards with desired identities when forming habits. They mention 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport as a complementary resource to 'Atomic Habits', suggesting that both books can greatly enhance one's productivity and effectiveness.
ASIN: B0189PVAWY
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