Instead of focusing on the outcome or result you want to achieve, shift the focus to the type of person you want to become. By adopting identity-based habits, you prioritize becoming the kind of person who can achieve your goals. For instance, in weight loss, instead of fixating on losing a specific number of pounds, concentrate on being the kind of person who doesn't miss workouts. By fostering this identity, you can naturally move closer to your desired outcomes without the pressure of specific goals.
This week, Unlocking Us is going to Dare to Lead! Even before James Clear and I met, I knew this would be a two-part series. I just had so many questions for the author of Atomic Habits, which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 50 languages. Not surprisingly, this turned out to be exactly the type of conversation I’d anticipated. In Part 1 of our series, we talk specifically about developing identity-based habits and how we can become the architects of those habits, not the victims of them. We also talk about the intersection of his work and mine, the collective stories we make up, and how our mindsets and our systems can set us up for success. It was so meaningful to finally meet James, to hear his story, and to take in his insights into how he developed such a deep understanding of the importance of consistency over intensity when it comes to forming habits that last.
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