The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance How to Build New Habits and KEEP Them! BJ Fogg & James Clear : 1256
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Mar 5, 2025 
BJ Fogg, a Stanford researcher and author of 'Tiny Habits,' teams up with James Clear, the mastermind behind 'Atomic Habits,' to unravel the secrets of habit formation. They reveal that emotions—not just willpower—play a pivotal role in making habits stick. BJ shares techniques for leveraging joy to drive behavior change, while James emphasizes the power of small, cumulative decisions. Together, they explore the importance of clear cues, celebrating progress, and a compassionate approach to shaping lasting habits.
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Emotions Create Habits
- Habits are not formed through repetition, but through the emotions felt while performing the behavior.
- The feeling of success after an action reinforces the habit.
Hacking Your Emotions
- Trigger positive emotions after performing a desired behavior to reinforce it.
- Use celebrations like fist pumps or verbal affirmations to create a sense of accomplishment.
Finding Your Celebration
- To find a suitable celebration, imagine your favorite team winning the Super Bowl.
- Replicate your emotional response to wire in new habits.
