Creative Pep Talk 216 - The Thing That's Always Held You Back & The Scientific Way to Defeat It
Jan 29, 2019
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, joins the show to discuss defeating resistance, the power of habits, breaking old habits by replacement, and transforming your old self into a new you. They also explore the interference of dark thoughts and the importance of changing your mindset to embrace personal growth.
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Resistance Is The Old You
- Andy J. frames resistance as the "old you" that sabotages new habits by offering immediate comforts.
- Recognizing this recurring voice is the first step to planning deliberate habit changes.
The Michael Jackson Dashboard Story
- Andy tells the story of dashboard audio repeatedly playing a disliked Michael Jackson song and his frustration.
- He researched why it happened and used that discovery to plan a replacement solution.
Study Who Already Did It
- Research people who've already become the version of you want to be and immerse yourself in their world.
- Learn practical tactics and normalize the struggle so you keep going through the growth curve.