Building Lasting Success: Learn the Habits of High Performers with James Laughlin

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this inspiring episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes seven-time world champion musician, bestselling author, and high-performance leadership coach James Laughlin to the podcast. Together, they explore what it truly means to be a high performer, debunking the myth that it’s reserved for a select few or achieved through hustle alone.James Laughlin shares how simple, consistent habits—rather than massive actions—are the foundation of sustainable achievement, joy, and fulfillment. He opens up about his personal journey from early success and burnout to discovering the importance of aligning daily actions with core values and purpose. Listeners will learn practical strategies for taking small but meaningful steps, overcoming self-sabotage, taming stress, and building a life of excellence on your own terms—no matter your starting point or life stage.Timestamps00:00:00 - Dr. Christine Li introduces James Laughlin and his background in high performance leadership.00:02:27 - James Laughlin describes his book "Habits of High Performers" and its purpose.00:03:27 - James Laughlin shares his motivation, rooted in personal struggle and wanting to help others.00:05:48 - Dr. Christine Li asks about James Laughlin’s early drive at age 13; they bond over a shared love of the Guinness World Record Book.00:09:43 - Advice for midlife women: small, consistent actions are more sustainable than massive action.00:12:02 - James Laughlin gives an example of small, stackable actions in his own life.00:14:13 - Emphasis on doing less, but better—focus on quality rather than quantity.00:17:44 - Discussion about changing "should" statements to value-driven commands.00:22:55 - The importance of moving from head to heart, with practical journaling and self-reflection routines.00:26:06 - Discussing cortisol's impact, especially for women in later years, and practical ways to manage stress hormones.00:31:19 - James Laughlin offers a free high performance planner to listeners.00:32:56 - Dr. Christine Li closes the episode and gives ways to connect and learn more.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/plannerTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab                       Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPJames LaughlinWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjameslaughlinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesLaughlinOfficialPodcast: https://go.pddr.app/LOPLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/