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Stacking Habits

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Dec 20, 2023 • 55min

Mindfulness and Mason Jars: Keys to a Meaningful Life - Dr. Adam Dell | Ep 9

Gain practical strategies for bringing more mindfulness and intentionality into your daily life from Dr. Adam Dell. As a former Air Force psychologist, Adam shares how small habits like keeping a gratitude journal have helped his family stay grounded during difficult times. You'll learn how mindfulness isn't just about clearing your mind, but about embracing thoughts and emotions to uncover your deepest values. Adam offers a fascinating perspective on how our environment shapes us, sometimes without our awareness.  He gives you permission to "disobey your mind" when it's holding you back. This conversation provides motivation and ideas for incorporating mindfulness in accessible ways in your own life.Takeaways:Mindfulness is about being present and aware rather than clearing your mind or relaxing. It involves embracing thoughts and feelings without judgment.Small daily habits like keeping a gratitude journal can have profound impacts on well-being over time by cultivating gratitude.Our environments strongly shape our behaviors, so it's important to be mindful of triggers and create supportive structures.Mindfulness exercises like noting emotions without judgement can help "disobey your mind" and choose behaviors aligned with your values.Taking mindful perspective of past and future selves can motivate positive changes and reduce shame about the past.Resources:Mindless Eating, by Brian Wansink (book)Atomic Habits, by James Clear (book)The Mindful Body, by Ellen Langer (book)Switch, by Chip and Dan Heath (book)A Liberated Mind, by Steven Hayes (book)The Happiness Track, by Emma Seppala (book)Emotional Agility, by Susan David (book)The Yale course on Gratitude, taught by Dr. Laurie Santos (free on Coursera)‍Connect with Dr. Adam Dell:InstagramWebsiteLearn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 58min

The Habit of Paying Yourself First - Joji Davenport | Ep 8

This episode provides an inspiring discussion about developing rock-solid personal finance habits! The guest, Joji Davenport, explains how he was able to save an incredible 75% of his income and reach a net worth over $1 million by age 29. His secret? Paying himself first by automatically transferring savings each month, so the money is out of sight and out of mind. He recommends getting started with small monthly savings, even just $200, to build this crucial habit. Listen in to learn Joe's tactics for playing offense with your finances rather than defense, plus tips for increasing your income through side hustles. You'll leave feeling motivated to take control of your money and work smarter, not harder, towards financial independence. ‍Takeaways: ‍Living well below your means is crucial for building wealth and achieving financial independence.Start small with savings if needed, even just $200/month, to build the habit.Focus on increasing your income through side hustles rather than obsessively cutting expenses.Automating savings and investments can make it easier to stick to your financial goals.Resources:Profit First (book)I Will Teach You to Be Rich (book)The Psychology of Money (book)Mr. Money Mustache (blog post)ChooseFI (podcast) ‍ Connect with Joji Davenport:Instagram YouTubeLearn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 51min

Optimizing Your Sleep: Tips from a Certified Sleep Coach - Seth Davis | Ep 7

Renowned sleep coach Seth Davis discusses the transformative power of sleep and offers practical tips. Topics include the benefits of sleep masks, personal experiences with sleep tracking, the influence of geography and genetics on sleep patterns, the mental game of sleep, and challenges with quitting sleep supplements.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 59min

Setting Guardrails - Brad Reubendale | Ep 6

Brad Reubendale, CEO of SAME Cafe, discusses his 'guardrails' structure for life including a mission statement, bucket list goals, a list of accomplishments, and a 'who I want to be' list. They also discuss the importance of mentors, their personal journey from homelessness to CEO, taking action and being a doer, organization and structure in life, finding comfort in crowded places, and the role of journaling in creating a fulfilling life.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 57min

Shifting Gears: Mastering the Five Modes of Being - Audrey Wyman | Ep 5

Audrey Wyman, experienced burnout and discovered the five gears framework. She discusses how applying this framework has helped her recognize when she is in the wrong gear, like being in hyper focus when she needs rest. Audrey shares stories of how being in the wrong gear led to two miscarriages. Overall, the interview provides insights into how the five gears can be used as a self-awareness tool to understand oneself and others.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 9min

Sprinting: Boosting Wellness in Every Aspect of Life - Kyle Horne | Ep 4

This podcast episode explores the unique benefits of sprinting for the body, including 9% more fat loss compared to other exercises. The guest, Kyle Horne, shares his sprinting routine of 2-3 times per week for 6-9 minutes. He recommends starting with sprints of 20-40 yards and focusing on powerlifting. Sprinting also improves overall health and provides more family time. The chapter descriptions include discussions on transitioning from athlete to post-sports life, living in a desert community, and measuring sprinting performance.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 7min

Playing Offense: Reflections on Seven Years of Running a Startup | Ep 3

In this episode, the hosts discuss the habits that propelled their startup to success, as well as the ones they wished they had left behind. They explore the benefits of charging higher prices, the power of spontaneous connections, and the importance of talking with customers. They also highlight the significance of structured communication and time blocking, and share insights on capitalizing on opportunities.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 56min

The Knowledge Worker Habit - Kevin Miller | Ep 2

Kevin Miller, founding Dean of The School of Business and Leadership at Colorado Christian University, talks about the importance of developing the habits of a knowledge worker and how this can enhance success throughout your career. They also discuss career journeys, emotional intelligence, turnarounds, patient-centric business, the impact of AI on education, a unique teaching method, and the power of a knowledge worker in achieving business growth.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 8min

The Family Goal Board - Mike McCarthy | Ep 1

In this episode, learn about setting goals as a family, the value of intentional actions, building relationships, the importance of boring businesses, learning from mistakes, setting financial goals, intentional romance, and setting up incentives and rewards.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 13min

Intro to Stacking Habits | Ep 0

The hosts explore habit stacking and its impact across various domains, discussing fusion of habits for optimal outcomes. They emphasize the value of community and consistency in building habits and express excitement about learning from podcast guests. Reflecting on their podcast journey, they discuss exponential growth from stacking habits, future episodes, and plans for sponsorships and business expansion.

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