Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

Tiny Habits: BJ Fogg

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Jun 15, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Rock as a Prayer Prompt

  • BJ Fogg grew up in a Mormon household with strong emphasis on purposeful behavior and habit formation.
  • He recalls using a rock under his pillow as a prompt to remind him to pray, highlighting the power of designed prompts.
INSIGHT

Habit Formation as Design

  • BJ Fogg's work blends scientific research with design thinking, learned from David Kelly at Stanford.
  • He views habit formation as a design opportunity, where you systematically plan and create desired behaviors.
ADVICE

Design Your Behavior Change Plan

  • Don't leave behavior change to chance; design a plan to achieve desired outcomes.
  • This involves identifying aspirations, brainstorming potential behaviors, and systematically incorporating them into your life.
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