Episode 376
376: How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear
Coaching for Leaders · Dave Stachowiak with James Clear
October 15, 201836m 17s
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Show Notes
James Clear: Atomic Habits
James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. He’s the author of the new book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones*.
Key Points
- Goals are great for deciding what direction you want to head, but to actually get there it’s all about your systems.
- Results aren’t what needs to change; the processes and habits are what need to change.
- Start with the identity you want for yourself and build your habits to reinforce that identity.
- Your habits are what prove your identity to yourself.
- Habits are like compound interest for self-improvement.
Bonus Audio
Resources Mentioned
- Atomic Habits* by James Clear
- James Clear on Annual Reviews
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