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James Clear on How to Build Better Habits

Dec 28, 2022

In this engaging discussion, James Clear, the bestselling author of Atomic Habits, shares his insights on transforming identity to sustain better habits. He emphasizes the importance of aligning consistent actions with one's self-image. Clear also dives into navigating goals versus systems for long-term fulfillment and how to prioritize time for personal growth. He reflects on the challenges of maintaining habits during life changes, and how fatherhood has reshaped his creative process, highlighting balance between ambition and personal values.

59:38

Episode guests

James Clear

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Trade-Offs of Saying Yes and No

01:41

The Paradox of Goals and Process

00:41

Building Resilient Habits

01:37

Striving for Excellence and Persistence

01:33

Intro

2min

Embracing Better Habits for a New Year

4min

Transforming Identity: The Key to Sustaining Habits

4min

Navigating Goals and Processes

17min

Valuing Time and Navigating Change

11min

Fatherhood and Creative Growth

21min

Reflections on Insights and Future Commitments

2min

Ryan talks with author James Clear about practical ways to shift your internal narrative, how to begin and maintain productive habitual action, being flexible with your goals as you set and achieve them, and more.

James Clear is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Atomic Habits, as well as a world-renowned speaker. His weekly 3-2-1 Newsletter has over 1,000,000 subscribers and is sent out every Thursday.

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