The Habit Mechanic - Unlock your Human-AI Edge
Dr. Jon Finn
For Self-improvers, Leaders, Teams, & Coaches: Go From Replaceable to â¨Irreplaceable & Unstoppable in the AI Era (Without Tech Skills) đI'm Dr. Jon Finn, best-selling author of 'The Habit Mechanic' and founder of the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy. With 25 years of experience in performance psychology and three psychology-related degrees, I help people and organizations thrive in the AI era. Drawing from my work with world-class athletes, global businesses, and cutting-edge science, I share practical insights on how to optimize your brain's performance and collaborate effectively with AI to unlock your full potential.In this podcast, we (my team and I) provide simple, science-based tools to help you develop Super Habits for enhanced happiness and performance, and build high-performing teams. You'll learn how to master your "Brain States," become a "Habit Mechanic," and lead successfully in our rapidly evolving world. Whether you're looking to improve your personal performance or create a winning team culture, each episode offers actionable strategies to help you achieve extraordinary results while maintaining energy for what matters most.Earn More, Work Less, Feel Great, and Thrive by Mastering your BRAIN STATESConnect with me at contact@tougherminds.co.uk or visit:Book: https://thehabitmechanic.tougherminds.co.uk/bookWebsite: https://www.tougherminds.co.ukApp: https://www.tougherminds.co.uk
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Aug 13, 2023 ⢠22min
Use NEW âSecretâ Science to Fulfill Your Potential
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...WARNING! This episode (focusing on Chapter 14 of the Habit Mechanic) is science heavy, but Dr. Jon Finn will guide you through it and try to make it as easy as possible to understand. One of the big differences with Tougher Minds and the journey to becoming a Habit Mechanic is that cutting-edge science is the foundation of our work. If you understand the scientific underpinnings of the habit building techniques you learn in 'The Habit Mechanic' book and 'Habit Mechanic University' app, they will be more powerful in helping you and those around you make lasting beneficial changes.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Aug 9, 2023 ⢠37min
A SIMPLE way to understand mental RESILIENCE, so you can be healthier and happier.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Dr. Jon Finn explains a practical way to understand being mentally resilient and how this can help anyone be healthier and happier.Dr Jon shares insights from Chapter 13 of his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic. He talks about the role of Will Power and why we need to recognise this is a limited resource.(This podcast was recorded live)Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jul 18, 2023 ⢠38min
Build SUPER HABITS for Happiness & Success - this July
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this episode of the podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains how our habits actually work.You will also learn how to quickly analyse and develop new Helpful Habits and help others around you to do the same. Dr. Finn explains how this process consists of four simple steps. Also in this episode, you will:Understand the T.R.A.I.T. Habit Model.Be guided through a series of powerful 'Habit Analysis Tools' - which are quick and simple to use.Learn how to 'SWAP' your unhelpful habits for NEW helpful habits.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jul 11, 2023 ⢠13min
How a Wimbledon winner builds more helpful habits and improves personal performance.
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this short podcast, Dr Jon Finn explains what record-breaking tennis star, Novak Djokovic, does to build more helpful habits and improve his personal performance.You can emulate him and use the same practical technique to do better and feel better every day.This podcast has been released during the 2023 Wimbledon tournament. At time of release, Novak Djokovic is in the quarter-finals and is chasing a record-extending 24th men's Grand Slam singles title.Dr. Jon also talks about an England cricketer who he thinks is a 'Habit Mechanic'! Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jul 4, 2023 ⢠34min
Boost Your Motivation & Personal Drive in July with One Simple Tool
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...What is motivation? How can you rapidly improve your motivation - and help others improve their motivation in July? In this episode, Dr. Jon Finn shows you how to supercharge motivation in four simple steps. He uses insights from his bestselling book 'The Habit Mechanic' and shows you how to create your own FAM Story. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jun 27, 2023 ⢠43min
Identify the UNHELPFUL habits that DAMAGE your life!
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr. Jon Finn discusses Chapter 12 of The Habit Mechanic.He explains how we can all begin to identify the unhelpful habits that stop us feeling our best and achieving our goals. Dr. Jon also highlights how intelligent 'Self-Watching' is key to this process and can help us to begin building more helpful habits.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jun 20, 2023 ⢠17min
The secret to becoming excellent and successful at ANYTHING!
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this episode, Dr Jon Finn shares the stories of the inventor, Thomas Edison, and the scientist, Marie Curie - from Chapter 26 of The Habit Mechanic book.He explains the vital importance of 'focused practice' and how it helped both Edison and Curie to make world-changing discoveries and achieve amazing things in their careers.Dr Finn also highlights how focused practice can help ANYONE become highly successful in ANY AREA of life. Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jun 13, 2023 ⢠49min
Understand how our brain drives UNHELPFUL habits (everyone needs to know this)
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...In this podcast, Dr Jon Finn discusses Chapter 11 of The Habit Mechanic.He explains what actually happens inside our brains and why the many thousands of things we do everyday are unconscious or, in other words, done without thought.Dr Finn also discusses why this is extremely unhelpful for us, in the fast-moving, challenging world we live in.Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
Jun 6, 2023 ⢠38min
Build SUPER HABITS in June for Happiness & Success
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...How do your habits actually work? How can you quickly analyse and improve your Habits and the Habits of others around you? In this episode, Dr. Jon Finn explains how to begin building more Helpful Habits - in four simple steps. You will learn how your habits ACTUALLY work, how to analyse them and build helpful habits. As part of this, you will:Understand the T.R.A.I.T. Habit Model and how habits workUse our proprietary 'Habit Analysis Tools' Learn how to 'SWAP' your unhelpful habits for helpful habitsIs your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
May 29, 2023 ⢠34min
Boost Your Motivation in June with One Simple Tool
Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...What is motivation? As a new month begins, we explain how you can quickly improve your own motivation and the motivation of others.Dr. Jon Finn reveals how to do this - in four simple steps. He uses insights from his bestselling book 'The Habit Mechanic' and shows you how to create your own FAM Story (a simple, practical tool). Is your organisation looking for a corporate speaker? Book Dr. Finn to deliver a âHabit Mechanicâ keynote here.Get the best-selling âThe Habit Mechanicâ book here.Download the Habit Mechanic University app for FREE here.
