The High Performance Podcast E180 - James Clear: What you need to do today, to change your tomorrow
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Feb 27, 2023 
James Clear, bestselling author of "Atomic Habits," shares his wisdom on achieving goals and building effective habits. He discusses the delicate balance of contentment and struggle necessary for peak performance. Clear emphasizes the importance of clarity, courage, and community in personal growth. He introduces the concept of 'river jumping'—applying insights from various fields for improved performance. The conversation also highlights the power of learning from failures and the role of incremental progress in navigating entrepreneurial challenges.
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High Performance Defined
- High performance involves fulfilling your potential and not hindering yourself.
- It means consistently striving for growth and pushing your boundaries.
Overcoming Bottlenecks
- Recognize that competing priorities, lack of self-awareness, and changing life stages hinder potential.
- Continuously evaluate what you're optimizing for and adjust your habits accordingly.
Removing Ambiguity
- Simplify your life by focusing on a few key priorities and avoid getting bogged down in less important tasks.
- Identify your most important tasks and eliminate distractions that prevent you from focusing on them.
