482. Find the Habit That Changes Everything in 2025

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Dec 9, 2024

Did you know the second Friday in January is dubbed 'Quitters’ Day'? Many New Year’s resolutions fade by then, but there's a way to break that pattern. Focus on small, manageable habits to drive progress. Discover how identifying your 'first domino' can spark transformative change in your life. Plus, hear about the power of networking habits and their surprising impact on personal development. Also, delve into how keystone habits can elevate both your financial and personal success.

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ADVICE

Start Small

Avoid overwhelming yourself with large goals by breaking them down.
Start with small, manageable actions to build momentum.

ADVICE

Limit Social Sharing

Limit sharing your goals on social media to avoid premature satisfaction.
Publicly announcing goals can reduce motivation to pursue them.

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Control Time & Attention

Ensure you have complete control over your time and attention.
Choose activities for which you have 100% control and the necessary time.

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The second Friday in January is “Quitters’ Day,” according to Strava, a company that helps people track their fitness goals. That’s because most people’s New Year’s resolutions grind to a halt around that time.

You can avoid this trap for all your goals. Jay explains how in this episode.

First, Jay outlines the common mistakes people make when goal setting and how to identify them in your own process. Then, Jay dives into the “first domino” concept, explaining how to pick your optimal keystone habit.

Don’t underestimate the power of small habits to do extraordinary things in your life.

Challenge of the Week:

Look at your number one goal for 2025, Identify your first domino, and then try to make that a habit. If you have to get out your calendar like Jerry Seinfeld and put an X, we have it on the website. Go to the1thing.com/free-resources, download your calendar, and start building that habit around your first domino.

If you're a bold risk taker who wants to dream big and achieve a higher level of success in your life or business, visit the1thing.com.

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To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

We talk about:

Common mistakes people make when goal-setting
How to identify your keystone habit
Why it’s ok to let go of habits that don’t work for you

Links & Tools from This Episode:

Get your free habit calendar on The ONE Thing Free Resources page.
Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com or send us an audio note at Speakpipe.com/the1thing.

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