Dare to Lead with Brené Brown Brené with James Clear on Atomic Habits, Part 1 of 2
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Nov 15, 2021 
Author of Atomic Habits, James Clear, discusses identity-based habits, consistency, and the intersection of his work with Brené Brown. They explore the importance of becoming architects of habits, not victims, and how mindset and systems impact success.
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James Clear's Injury Story
- James Clear shares a traumatic injury story from high school where a baseball bat struck his face, causing serious fractures and coma.
- This event forced him into starting very small habits and a long road to recovery and growth.
Consistency Beats Intensity
- Intensity is often overvalued compared to consistency when building habits.
- James admits he still struggles with favoring intensity but emphasizes building small consistent habits over time.
Habits Reflect Identity
- Every habit action is a vote for the identity you want to build.
- Behavior and beliefs influence each other; habits help manifest your true identity over time.