Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain The Power of Habit
Sep 15, 2025
Discover how to unlock the secrets of habits and transform your behavior by understanding triggers. Learn to design your environment for success and leverage technology to support positive changes. Brian shares practical strategies for recognizing what drives you and how to create lasting habits that align with your goals. This conversation will inspire you to take control of your daily routines and close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
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Habit Loop Drives Behavior
- Habits form from a three-part loop: trigger, routine, and reward.
- Design behavior by shaping triggers and rewards rather than relying on willpower.
Make Triggers Hard To Reach
- Remove or make triggers harder to encounter to break unwanted habits like drinking or snacking.
- Change your environment so impulses require more effort and you rely less on discipline.
Using The Brick To Block Apps
- Brian and his wife use a device called the Brick to block chosen apps by tapping their phone.
- He sometimes simply leaves his phone in his office to avoid mindless scrolling at home.
