Modern Wisdom #705 - Spencer Greenberg - The 5 Most Effective Techniques To Hack Your Habits
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Nov 11, 2023 
Spencer Greenberg, a mathematician and founder of ClearerThinking.org, reveals powerful strategies for habit formation. He discusses insights from his study involving 450 participants, showcasing techniques like mini habits and the WHOOP method. The conversation dives into the effectiveness of personality tests, comparing Myers-Briggs with the Big Five model. Spencer emphasizes the importance of intrinsic values for a meaningful life and shares the role of intuition in decision-making, blending practical advice with deep philosophical insights.
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Motivation Matters for Habits
- Choose habits you are genuinely motivated to pursue for better success.
- Many common habit techniques are ineffective.
Two Effective Habit Techniques
- Reflect on past successful habits, identify helpful strategies, and apply them to new habits.
- Use "home reminders" (notes placed around your home) to trigger habit performance.
Mini Habits
- Establish mini habits, smaller versions of your target habit, to avoid missing days.
- This reinforces habit consistency, even if the full habit isn't always completed.
