Habits

In this episode, I explore the power of habits and systems for achieving personal and professional growth. Learn how to implement small, consistent changes to achieve goals related to wealth, health, and relationships, drawing insights from James Clear's "Atomic Habits." Discover practical strategies for tracking progress and building an identity that supports long-term success. In This Episode: 00:00 The Power of Habits 01:30 Systems Over Goals 03:40 The 1% Rule 05:30 Focusing on Controllables 08:00 Identity-Based Habits 10:50 Tracking Progress 12:40 Leading vs. Lagging Indicators 15:00 The Importance of Small Wins 17:00 Building Habits Takes Time Key Takeaways: Define Controllable Outputs: Focus on actions you can control (inputs) rather than hard-to-measure outcomes. Build Habits Around Identity: Align your habits with the person you want to become (e.g., "become a reader" instead of "read a book"). Use a Habit Tracker: Create a simple habit tracker with yes/no checkboxes to monitor consistency in intangible areas. Prioritize Leading Indicators: Track leading indicators (e.g., meal prepping for weight loss) rather than lagging metrics (e.g., weight loss itself). Embrace Small Wins: Recognize that significant progress often starts with small, consistent actions. Measurement doesn't have to be numeric. It can be as simple as a yes/no checkbox for habits that reinforce your values: Habit Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Listened without interrupting my partner ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Exercised 30 mins ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ Reached out to a friend ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ Connect with Shaun Enders https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunenders/ www.CallTSG.com  Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-finance-and-soul/id1680587418 https://open.spotify.com/show/4Rr0lulKYz7ZH1uSbteuQN https://www.audible.com/podcast/Business-Finance-Soul/B0C59PP59P?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp  Resources Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=asc_df_0735211299?mcid=f87fdd4a273b3c7ea025428ffab93506&hvocijid=1585103782904279902-0735211299-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1585103782904279902&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031352&hvtargid=pla-2281435178538&psc=1