457 The Power of Habit

Podcast Notes

Episode 457 The Power of Habit Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: March 20, 2025 

In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall discuss the principles from Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit and how they relate to coaching and personal development. They explore the three components of habit formation—cue, routine, and reward—and their role in behavior change. Through personal stories and coaching insights, they highlight the importance of establishing strong cues to reinforce desired routines and the necessity of recognizing and leveraging rewards. The conversation also touches on accountability, both in fitness and in business, and the creative ways individuals can structure their environment to support habit formation.

The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg’s Model

• Three components: Cue, Routine, Reward

• Common mistake: Focusing too much on routine and neglecting the cue

The Role of Cues in Habit Formation

• Example: Some people drive to the gym just to maintain the habit

• The distinction between Chronos (time-based) cues vs. Kairos (event-based) cues

• Identifying effective cues for habit reinforcement

Accountability & External Cues

• Importance of social or financial investment as a cue (e.g., hiring an editor for a podcast)

• Using external expectations to maintain consistency

• Coaching application: Helping clients establish cues for new habits

Application to Coaching & Business Growth

• Coaches helping clients establish better cues for habit consistency

• Building structures of accountability, like scheduled check-ins

• Identifying both intentional and unintentional cues in business development

Takeaways:

• Cues are often the most overlooked yet crucial component of habit formation.

• Accountability can be strategically built into habits for sustainability.

• Rewards must be noticed and sometimes reframed to be effective.

• Coaching plays a key role in helping individuals identify and optimize cues, routines, and rewards for long-term success.

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