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New Year’s Resolutions + Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg
Dec 24, 2024
Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for "The Power of Habit," joins to discuss the psychology of habit formation and effective communication. He shares insights on transforming New Year's resolutions into actionable goals with the fresh start effect. Duhigg explores the complexity of personal communication, drawing on examples from CIA tactics and jury deliberations. The conversation also highlights strategies for managing high-stress discussions, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and authentic engagement in fostering meaningful relationships.
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- Reframing New Year's resolutions into achievable goals involves breaking them down into smaller, actionable steps for success.
- Understanding the dynamics of different types of conversations can significantly enhance effective communication and strengthen interpersonal relationships.
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Transforming New Year's Resolutions into Achievable Goals
New Year's resolutions should be reframed as New Year's goals in order to make them more achievable. Simply stating a resolution, such as losing weight, is inadequate unless a concrete plan is created to reach that goal. Breaking the goal into smaller, actionable steps is crucial, like defining specific behaviors such as exercising twice a week and identifying triggers that lead to unhealthy eating. By analyzing current habits and understanding the cues and rewards associated with them, individuals can develop a strategic approach that makes it more likely for their resolutions to stick.
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