The Lazy Genius Podcast #348 - Why Habits Don't Demand Perfection with James Clear
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Jan 8, 2024 
Author James Clear discusses why habits don't demand perfection. They talk about how habits can change over time and the importance of consistency in building habits. They also discuss aligning projects with personal values and optimizing life by choosing what matters.
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Habits as Rhythms
- Consider habits as rhythms with flexibility and fluidity, not strict, binary pass/fail rules.
- Embrace the changing seasons of life and adjust habits accordingly, as James Clear learned to do after having children.
Identity-Based Habits
- Habits shape identity: actions are votes for who we become.
- True behavior change is identity change, shifting your self-story.
Intangible Habits
- Develop habits supporting intangible identities like self-compassion or contentment.
- These are as valuable as habits focused on tangible outcomes.