The Cabrera Lab Podcast #41: Start the New Year Like a Systems Thinker
Jan 1, 2025
Forget the tired resolutions! Instead, learn how making small, intentional improvements each day can lead to real change. Delve into the intriguing idea that free will might just be an illusion, as choices are often shaped by external systems. Explore the challenges of attention, particularly for those with ADD, and discover effective strategies to regain focus. The conversation urges us to embrace micro choices in our daily lives, highlighting how structured habits can support our journey towards continuous self-improvement.
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Start Change Anytime
- Resolutions are just goals and can be motivating if consistently renewed daily.
- Don't wait for New Year's Day to start change; begin anytime to build sustainable habits.
Micro Choices Make Macro Outcomes
- Micro choices repeated over time create macro outcomes like weight loss or saving money.
- Focusing on small, daily actions leads to achieving big goals through incrementalism.
Break Negative Patterns
- Recognize and break negative patterns instead of making the same resolution yearly.
- Focus on changing underlying behaviors to avoid repetitive goal failures.