James Clear, Robert Greene, Brad Stulberg, Tom Nichols, and Julia Baird on the Writer’s Process

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Jan 1, 2022

In this engaging discussion, James Clear, author of 'Atomic Habits' and an advocate for self-improvement, shares insights on building and maintaining productive habits. Robert Greene dives into the creative process behind his latest work, 'The Daily Laws', while Brad Stulberg offers practical strategies to combat the anxiety linked to the quest for greatness. Julia Baird emphasizes achieving stillness through incremental changes, and Tom Nichols discusses the importance of responsible citizenship, urging a shift towards personal accountability.

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ADVICE

Focus on Process Over Outcome

Focus on the process of habit formation, not just the desired outcome.
Build small habits consistently to reinforce your desired identity.

INSIGHT

Identity-Based Habits

Consistent habits are votes for the person you want to become.
Once you identify with that person, behavior change becomes effortless alignment.

INSIGHT

Systems for Repeated Success

Outcome-based focus helps achieve a goal once.
Systems-based focus enables repeated wins.

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Today’s episode features some of the best interviews with authors from 2021. Ryan talks to James Clear about how to begin and maintain productive habitual action, Robert Greene about the process of writing some of his bestselling books and his newest book The Daily Laws, Brad Stulberg about practical steps to alleviate the anxiety that comes with the lifelong pursuit of greatness, Tom Nichols about what it means to take your responsibilities as a responsible citizen seriously, and Julia Baird about how the journey towards achieving stillness requires incremental progress.

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