277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
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Show Notes
Real change isn’t about knowing what to do — it’s about actually doing it, one small choice at a time.
Change doesn’t come from one big breakthrough. It comes from the small choices we make over and over — often in moments we barely notice.
Eric Zimmer, behavior coach, host of The One You Feed podcast, and author of How A Little Becomes A Lot, says the real challenge isn’t figuring out what to do — it’s closing the gap between knowing and doing. “We all have areas where we know exactly what would help,” he says. “But somehow, we still don’t follow through.” His approach focuses on something simpler and more effective: small, low-resistance actions done consistently over time. “It’s not about doing everything,” Zimmer explains. “It’s about doing something — again and again — in the same direction.”
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Zimmer joins host Matt Abrahams to unpack how lasting change actually happens. From building awareness in the middle of everyday life to designing habits that are easier to stick with, he shares practical strategies for turning intention into action. “You don’t need to wait until you feel ready,” he says. “You can act even when it’s uncomfortable.”
Episode Reference Links:
- Eric Zimmer
- Eric’s Book: How a Little Becomes a Lot
- Eric’s Podcast: The One You Feed
- Ep.86 Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:24) - From Addiction to Transformation
- (03:34) - The “Two Wolves” Parable
- (05:19) - Awareness in Communication
- (06:53) - Building Awareness Through Small Habits
- (08:47) - The Knowing–Doing Gap
- (10:11) - The SPAR Framework
- (13:46) - Motivation vs. Action
- (18:31) - The Final Three Questions
- (23:58) - Conclusion
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