

Elevate Classics: BJ Fogg on Forming World Class Habits
Feb 1, 2024
BJ Fogg, behavior scientist and founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, discusses the significance of habits in achieving success and shares strategies for forming lasting habits. He explores the use of prompts, environment redesign, and the role of emotions in habit formation. Additionally, he provides insights into breaking bad habits and replacing them with new ones. Fogg reflects on his upbringing, the impact of a solved puzzle on his work, and valuable lessons learned from his experiences with startups and Facebook.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Upbringing in a Mormon Family and Influence on Habits
01:37 • 9min
The Significance of a Solved Puzzle and Ad Sponsorships
10:14 • 3min
Using prompts and reminders to form habits
13:31 • 9min
Redesigning Your Environment for Healthy Habits
22:18 • 7min
Forming Habits with Emotions
29:21 • 8min
Challenges of Forming Healthy Habits and the Concept of Zero
37:03 • 2min
Breaking Bad Habits and Forming New Ones
39:26 • 16min
Lessons learned from a startup and early experience with Facebook
55:18 • 4min
Acknowledgments, 5 AM Miracle Podcast Ad, Young and Profiting Podcast Ad
58:55 • 3min