Podcast appearances and mentions of james clear

✏️ Your Profit & Loss is the report card for your business. If you're making decisions based only on your bank balance, you're missing one of the most powerful tools available to you. Learn what a P&L is, why it matters, and how it can help you build a more profitable business.

Can being too kind to yourself hold you back from achieving your goals? In this episode of Sari Swears, Sari de la Motte dismantles the toxic myth that trial lawyers must rely on self-criticism, fear, and burnout to succeed. Grounded in the behavioral science behind James Clear's Atomic Habits, Sari explains why the human brain is wired to respond to joy, desire, and rewards—not self-punishment. In this episode, you'll learn: The Motivation Myth: Why self-flagellation is the exact opposite of what creates sustainable personal growth. The Science of Habit Formation: How cues, cravings, and rewards drive real change far more effectively than force. Self-Love in High-Stakes Law: How shifting from fear to self-acceptance allows you to build a successful trial practice without sacrificing your well-being. Resources & Links: 

When James Clear last spoke on the Craft & Commerce stage, Atomic Habits hadn't even been released. Now, it's sold over 30 million copies worldwide. I was delighted to welcome James back to the same stage 8 years later to unpack what he's learned from creating one of the bestselling books of the last decade. In this conversation, James shares his insights on how to create a timeless product, how he built an email list of over 4 million subscribers, and the revolutionary publishing model he's building with Author's Equity. James also answers burning questions from the audience on simplifying complex ideas, building lasting entrepreneurial friendships, protecting your identity as a creator in public, and James's personal mission in life. If you've ever wondered what goes into creating a bestselling book, I think you'll get a lot out of this episode.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:07 Expectations for Atomic Habits' success02:54 Selling 30M+ copies04:48 Timeless marketing principles07:18 Positioning for long-term book sales09:39 Building the world's largest single-author newsletter12:44 Current effective growth tactics14:01 Cross-pollinating platforms for growth16:51 The vision behind Author's Equity20:51 The Atomic Habits tipping point23:09 Why books are an underrated business model24:48 Simplifying complex ideas27:54 Cultivating lasting entrepreneur friendships31:33 Protecting your identity as a public creator35:30 Why choose traditional publishing over self-publishing?39:17 Mining for stories and metaphors43:24 What makes Author's Equity different?48:50 Daily habits for rebuilding momentum51:50 James's life mission54:24 Author's Equity: working with self-published authors58:05 James's parting thoughts: 10-year and 1-hour timeframesIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow James:Website: https://jamesclear.comNewsletter: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1X: https://twitter.com/jamesclearLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesclearInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclearFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comAtomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsAuthor's Equity: https://www.authorsequity.comHighlights:02:10 - James's initial expectations for Atomic Habits09:39 - How James built the world's largest single-author newsletter23:09 - Why books are an underrated business model48:50 - James's daily habits for rebuilding momentum51:50 - James's life mission

Everyone wants the shortcut. Better results, less effort, faster success. But what happens when the shortcut fails? The Enhanced Games promised superhuman athletic performances through performance-enhancing drugs. Instead, the results offered a surprising lesson for parents and kids. Justin and Kylie unpack our obsession with hacks, optimisation and instant success, and explain why real achievement is usually built through something far less exciting: repetition, mistakes, patience and showing up again. KEY POINTS Why the Enhanced Games became a lesson in the limits of shortcuts The growing culture of hacks, optimisation and instant results What elite athletes understand about boredom, repetition and mastery Why failure is part of becoming genuinely good at something How online influencers sell boys shortcuts to looks, wealth and status Why doing the work matters as much as reaching the goal What parents can teach kids about consistency when progress feels slow QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “It’s not actually about getting there, it’s about who you become while you’re getting there.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Atomic Habits by James Clear How to Live by Derek Sivers The Enhanced Games Michael Jordan’s reflections on failure and success ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Praise practice, persistence and improvement rather than quick wins. Let your child struggle with something long enough to learn from their mistakes. Talk about the shortcuts and “hacks” they see online and what those promises leave out. Help kids see repetition as part of mastery, not proof that they lack talent. When they make a mistake, ask what they know now that they didn’t know before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about the concept of having a system for leading yourself versus just winging life. John talks about what a difference it made in his life in his 50s when he had a system for leading himself versus it is 30s and 40s when he was just winging life. When he was in his 50s he had a system that figured out the right actions to take. He had a system for being able to take those right actions consistently. He also had a system for being a conduit of learning. What a durable competitive advantage that is. At the end of the day, success is pretty simple. It comes down to knowing the right actions to take and then taking them consistently.In this episode John and Kelly talk about the great quote from James Clear who wrote atomic habits. You don't rise to the level of your goals you sink to the level of your systems. So for the audience that is just considering this 12 minute a day methodology, the logic of intelligently and purposefully leading yourself with the system should be quite obvious. And for the audience that is already doing the methodology, John and Kelly talk about something important. Use the quality control checklist to make sure what you're feeding yourself is of substantial quality.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer sits down with Juan Munoz to discuss his decision to leave a highly successful professional career and make the leap into real estate. Juan shares the mindset that made the transition possible, including why failure was never an option, how a servant-leader attitude helped drive his success, and the meaning behind his “Grocery Cart Returner” philosophy. They also discuss Juan's advice for anyone considering a career change, aspiring to become a top salesperson, or building a successful business—including the importance of staying in your lane of expertise and focusing on what you do best. Favorite Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear & How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Pillars of Wealth Creation 1. Buy and Sell 2. Index Funds 3. Health is Wealth Juan Munoz is a former NASA engineer who left a successful career in aerospace to pursue real estate full-time. Today, he is a successful real estate entrepreneur and team leader known for his servant-leader approach and commitment to his clients. With a 5.0-star rating and more than 130 reviews, Juan has built a reputation for exceptional communication, expertise, and going above and beyond for the people he serves. If you would like to connect with Juan, visit his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanmunozrealestate/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Austin Senseman and Robert Hill, the co-founders of Caravan. Caravan is a Birmingham-based AI training company that teaches business owners and their teams how to actually use tools like Claude Code and Claude Cowork. Austin is also co-founder of Birmingham AI, the 501(c)(3) that puts on free monthly AI events at Innovation Depot, and is a Claude Ambassador for Birmingham. Infomedia hired Caravan for a full team training earlier this year, and Infomedia also sells the class to clients. Austin and Robert talk about how Caravan started with a listening tour of 20 Birmingham businesses at the end of last year, and how the answer they kept hearing was not build me a product, it was teach me how to use these tools. They get into why they think Claude Code was the moment agentic AI became real for non-technical professionals, why every AI class is also a little bit of therapy, and why they update the curriculum every single week to keep up with what the tools can do. The second half is where the conversation goes deeper. Carrie, Austin and Robert all get honest about the ethics of AI, the anxiety it creates, and the reality of being a writer or a small business owner trying to navigate this moment. They talk about why anger is a common emotional home for people right now, why disengaging from AI often means leaving the conversation to bad actors, and why Robert thinks 2027 is going to get weird. They also talk about James Clear's identity framework, why buying local-ish beats buying local perfectly, and why Austin's favorite AI story is a Birmingham pastor who uses AI to save four hours a week on sermons so he can visit more people in hospice. If you are grappling with AI in your own work, this is a rare honest conversation. Watch on YouTube _______________________________________   Mentioned in This Episode    •       Caravan •       Birmingham AI •       Infomedia •       Claude •       Claude Code •       Anthropic •       Innovation Depot •       Hardware Park •       Sloss Tech Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia. They are a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company. They help small businesses grow online. •       Contact Infomedia    Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is a free event series for small business owners. It meets on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Free tacos and coffee too. •       See upcoming events and register   Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Want more small business tips from Carrie? Sign up for her newsletter. •       Sign up here

Time isn't your biggest problem. The way you're using it is. Learn how theme days and Financial Fridays can help you stop reacting and start building a more profitable business.

What if every day you could see — in real time — whether you're drifting or chasing?In this solo episode, Patrick unpacks the rebuilt ChaseTracker app and the foundational framework behind it: drifting is the slow, often unseen move toward convenience, comfort, and conformity, while chasing is the daily decision to organize your time, energy, attention, and money toward what truly matters.Learn how six key areas of life and four time horizons — daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly — give you a system to catch drift before it costs you months. Plus: why James Clear is right that you're not changing your habits as much as you're changing your identity.

If you've ever white-knuckled your way through a habit only to watch it fall apart the second life got hard, this episode is your reset. We're revisiting one of the most requested conversations on the show: why relying on willpower sets you up to fail, and why identity, not motivation, is what actually makes a habit stick.We break down why "trying harder" was never the real problem, referencing James Clear's identity-based habit framework from Atomic Habits, and walks through what it actually looks like to become the kind of woman who shows up for herself without needing to white-knuckle it.THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF...You've ever said "I just need more willpower" and felt like the problem was youYou start strong and lose steam, and you're tired of blaming yourself for itYou've read Atomic Habits and want the identity piece applied specifically to your body, food, and fitnessYou're ready to stop white-knuckling your way through consistencyIf this episode hit home and you're ready to stop relying on willpower and start building the identity of a woman who shows up for herself, that's exactly what Fit + Fueled is built for. Where ever you're at in your journey, we have a next step for you. Get started: thestrongherway.com/work-with-us

What if one of the best reminders about entrepreneurship came from someone who hasn't even graduated college yet? In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, I sit down with McKinlee Suitors, founder of Lead Getter and one of the interns in HighLevel's entrepreneurial internship program. While she may be early in her business journey, her perspective on work ethic, learning, resilience, and building valuable skills is something entrepreneurs at every stage can benefit from. McKinlee shares how growing up in an entrepreneurial family shaped her mindset, why starting a YouTube channel at just 10 years old sparked her love for marketing, and how she's evolved from running a videography business into building marketing systems that help other businesses grow. We also dive into lessons from mentors like Alex Hormozi, James Clear, and the incredible community she's found through the HighLevel internship. If you've ever wondered whether you're moving fast enough, chasing the right goals, or building skills that will pay off for years to come, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that success isn't about shortcuts. It's about showing up consistently, doing the work, and enjoying the journey. What You'll Learn Why developing valuable skills is more important than chasing quick money How entrepreneurship can start much earlier than you think The business lessons McKinlee learned from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs Why mistakes often become your greatest competitive advantage How building systems creates better results than simply selling services The importance of learning the work before outsourcing it How surrounding yourself with ambitious people accelerates your own growth Why generosity and collaboration create more opportunities in business The mindset shift that helps entrepreneurs stay patient while building something meaningful Chapters 00:00 Welcome to BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio 01:07 Discovering entrepreneurship through YouTube at age 10 03:08 Growing up in a family of business owners 05:11 The work ethic lessons learned from CrossFit 07:17 Finding the HighLevel internship opportunity 09:29 Early business mistakes that became valuable lessons 11:39 Evolving Lead Getter from videography to marketing systems 13:00 Should entrepreneurs choose a niche early? 14:16 Books and mentors shaping McKinlee's mindset 15:17 Goals for the remainder of the internship 16:21 Why community matters in entrepreneurship 18:07 Lessons from Alex Hormozi and learning by doing 21:04 Work to learn before you work to earn 22:02 Why every stage of the journey matters 23:02 Learning from industry leaders and mentors 24:31 Generosity, abundance, and building meaningful relationships 27:12 Personal goals and final thoughts

Jake and Damian tackle the question underneath almost every High Performance conversation: what do the best actually do differently, day to day?Not the big moments. The small, repeatable ones. Because across hundreds of conversations on this show, the pattern is rarely talent or luck. It's that high performers have built a handful of habits they hold onto when nobody is watching, and they keep doing them long after most of us would have forgotten about them.In this episode, Jake and Damian hear from:Jamie Peacock on why a life of hard decisions becomes an easier life, and the moment on a training pitch in Australia when Damian was on the receiving end of one.James Clear on why grit is really about fit, and the question to ask before you commit to any new habit.Emily Maitlis on the five minutes of golden time she takes before every interview, including the one at Buckingham Palace.Mel Robbins on why she still needs the five second rule to get out of bed, thirteen years after inventing it.Dan Carter on earning your weekend, and why drifting through the week is the opposite of high performance.If there's a habit you keep meaning to start, pick one of these five and begin there.Thanks to our partners: Revolut Business

Hey Clutterbugs! If you've been decluttering for weeks and your house STILL looks like a mess, let me be the first to tell you you're doing everything right. If you're putting in the work without seeing results, you're not failing. You're in the Valley of Disappointment, and it's exactly where you're supposed to be. After 17 years as a professional organizer, I've learned that progress isn't linear. You can work for days, weeks, even months without seeing visible change—and then suddenly, like magic, everything clicks. But most people quit right before they reach that breakthrough moment. In this episode, I'm breaking down the Valley of Disappointment (a concept from Atomic Habits by James Clear) and showing you what it looks like for each organizing style. Because understanding WHERE you are in the process is the difference between giving up and pushing through to that transformational moment. The Valley of Disappointment is temporary. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. Don't quit now—you're closer than you think. Go work on a space that feels stalled while you listen. Make it 1% better. That's all you need to do today. Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #adhd #decluttering #valleyofdisappointment #atomichabits #stuck #selfimprovement #melrobbinspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

✏️ Short Description Profit and cash flow are not the same thing. Learn why your business can be profitable on paper but still have no money in the bank, and what you can do to fix it.

In the second episode of our Summer Reading Series, Lisa shares how James Clear's bestselling book, Atomic Habits, helped her transform her health and continues to shape her approach to work and life. Joined by Doug and Cami, the conversation explores why small, consistent improvements create lasting change, how strong systems matter more than ambitious goals, and why consistency—not intensity—is the key to developing healthier habits and becoming the person and leader you want to be.

You know you need to make a change. You can feel it. And somehow — despite wanting it, despite knowing it matters — nothing happens. Here's what I need you to hear: that's not a willpower problem. That's your brain doing exactly what it was designed to do. And once you understand it, you cannot unsee it. What You'll Learn in This Episode ✨ Why your brain is literally wired to resist change — and why that's not a character flaw ✨ The status quo bias: why familiar misery feels safer than uncertain growth, and what to do about it ✨ How to stop personalizing setbacks and start treating every "failure" as data that moves you forward ✨ Why nervous system regulation isn't optional — it's the foundation for building any new habit ✨ The Future Self identity shift (from Benjamin Hardy) that changes the way you make decisions ✨ A simple habit stacking formula from James Clear you can put into practice today The Big Takeaway Failure is not a verdict. It's information. When you lost that account, when the pitch didn't land, when you hit snooze for the seventh time — that was data, not a definition of who you are. The resilient mindset doesn't pretend setbacks don't sting. It mines them for what's actually useful and keeps moving with more information than before.   This one is all about R — Resilient Mindset. It's the foundation of the RISE Method, and this episode goes deep.   Ready to go deeper? Join the weekly RISE Report at www.michellebourquecoaching.com/risereport   Timestamps 00:00 — Intro + Michelle's real-life change story (mid-move chaos from NY to FL) 02:30 — The Motivational Triad: the three drives your brain runs on 24/7 06:00 — Status quo bias and why familiar misery beats uncertain growth in your brain 09:00 — Reframing failure as data — the Edison mindset shift 13:00 — Nervous system capacity: why you can't just "push through" into new habits 17:00 — Future Self identity and the decisions she's already made 21:00 — Habit stacking: the one small action to take before this week is over  

Mike leads a discussion on impactful books for real estate professionals, highlighting titles like 'Red Dead Book' by Larry Kendall, 'Seven Levels of Communication', 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss, and 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear. Mike emphasizes the importance of habits in achieving success, stating that winners and losers all have the same goals but it's their habits that set them apart. They encourage participants to choose different habits to change their lives, citing their control over their daily routines. Mike recommends 'Atomic Habits' as a book that can significantly influence one's life.

Money Memo #18 Atomic Personal FinanceIn this installment of the Money Memo Series I share about reading life impacting books like Atomic Habits by James Clear and Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash. ⚔️ LIVE & LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY

“Plenty of growth can be found in removing your vices, but the real leaps are unlocked when you stop clinging to your comforts.” Inspired by James Clear, this episode explores the powerful relationship between personal growth, comfort zones and everyday habits. Lee, Jose and Ryan discuss why real progress is not always about doing more—it can also mean slowing down, being present and letting go of the constant need to prove yourself. From cold showers and late-night snacking to career ambition, mindfulness and creating your own luck, the conversation reveals how discomfort can unlock meaningful change.The team also examines the importance of balance, recognising the difference between destructive habits and well-earned rewards. Whether it is enjoying a takeaway after a demanding week or learning to trust that you will “bounce rather than smash” when things go wrong, this episode encourages listeners to redefine success and enjoy the life they are building. Like, subscribe and leave a review to support Inspiration Nation, follow the podcast on X at @ListenToIN, and discover more at www.InspirationNation.org.uk.

ข้อความโพสต์จาก James Clear ได้เขียนข้อความไว้ว่า "ผู้คนมักจะตัดสินจากพื้นฐานว่าคุณยืนอยู่ตรงจุดไหน ไม่ใช่ว่าคุณมาจากที่ใด อย่านำความเห็นเพียงความเห็นเดียวหยุดยั้งคุณจากการทดลอง จะทำให้เรียบเนียนหรือว่าจะใช้มันเป็นเชื้อเพลิง จงโฟกัสกับการพัฒนาตนเอง บางคนแค่บอกว่าคุณจะเป็นอะไรในตอนนี้ แต่ไม่ได้บอกเลยว่าคุณจะเป็นคนอย่างไรในสิ่งที่คุณทำได้ดีที่สุด" - เมื่อเราทำทุกสิ่งทุกอย่างให้ดีเยี่ยม แต่ไม่ดีเท่าที่คนนั้นปรารถนา สิ่งนั้นก็สูญเปล่าอยู่ดี - ไม่จำเป็นต้องใส่ใจเรื่องมาตรวัดทางสังคมมาก เพราะชีวิตไม่ได้ขึ้นอยู่กับความเห็นของใคร - การกระทำเป็นตัวกำหนดชีวิตได้ดีที่สุด ชีวิตที่เรียบง่าย บางทีคือชีวิตที่น่าจดจำมากที่สุด - บางครั้งเราอาจจะหลงลืมไปว่า เราสามารถไปได้ไกลจากที่ผ่านมา ชีวิตคือคำถามที่ต้องหาคำตอบ - ไม่มีอะไรที่เราต้องทำไปมากกว่า การเข้าใจความจริงว่าเราเป็นคนกำหนดชะตาชีวิต และเลือกสรรได้ด้วยตัวเอง

Inspired by James Clear's Atomic Habits, Al and Donna compare conventional "top-down" habit-building strategies with the sensory-motor learning approach of the Feldenkrais Method®. They explore how subtle changes in movement, attention, and awareness can transform deeply unconscious habits and reshape how we move through life.

When sales slow down, many business owners think the answer is to expand into a new market, add new services, or even start a second business. But what if that's exactly the wrong move? In this episode, I explain why chasing the next opportunity often hurts the business that's already making you money. We talk about the hidden costs of expanding too early, why most businesses haven't even scratched the surface of their current market, and how staying focused can lead to greater profits than constantly chasing something new. Before you start another business, add another service, or expand into a new area, listen to this episode. Sometimes the fastest way to grow is to stop chasing and start dominating. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

It's time to declutter and build a habit of organization.  "Instead of seeing items as objects, see them as magnets for your attention" (James Clear, Author of Atomic Habits).  Let's get rid of (or at least re-organize) those "magnets"!  In this week's episode, Carrie shares some of her secrets how to get (and stay organized) by decluttering not only your space but your mind as well.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and sip, sort, and simplify your home and mind with Carrie this week.Resources Mentioned in This Week's Episode:Adjustable Drawer Dividers: https://amzn.to/4u4ylQbIndex Card Holder:  https://amzn.to/4uBBYgnClear Plastic Storage Bins for Refrigerator: https://amzn.to/4tqSWgEUnder Bed Storage Bin:  https://amzn.to/4wonylBNuuly Clothes SubscriptionPaperBack Swap ClubPango Books: Buy & Sell Books with Other ReadersJoin our Costa Rica Culture & Nature Study Adventure Trip for Homeschoolers: https://coffeewithcarrie.org/costa-rica-tripRegister before August 13th to get Early Enrollment Discount ($200 off your trip).  Use code EarlyEnrollment2027 https://www.educationaltravel.com/register TRIP ID # 4345 PROGRAM ID:  DeFrancisco-4343Info About WorldStrides:  https://worldstrides.com/en-usGot Specific Questions about Costa Rica Trip?  Set up a conference call:  https://calendly.com/mdefrancisco8892/30min?month=2026-06 Support the showPurchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based LearningPurchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian EducationPurchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.  Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Chris Bailey: Intentional Chris Bailey is an author and lecturer who explores the science behind living a more productive and intentional life. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject and is the bestselling author of The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and How to Calm Your Mind. His newest book is Intentional: How to Finish What You Start (Amazon, Bookshop)*. Starting is often a lot easier than finishing. Our mindsets and our tactics can make a big difference in how far we really go. In this conversation, Chris and I discuss the best ways to finish what we begin. Key Points Procrastination is triggered by six characteristics of aversion: boring, unpleasant, frustrating, far off in the future, unstructured, and/or meaningless. The more we activate the logical centers in our brain, the less aversion we run into. Almost everything can be more fun if we put the right structure around it. Gamification, countdown timers, and artificial deadlines can drive our behaviors in substantial ways. Make goals about others. Rather than simply “reading 10 pages,” shift to “reading ten pages to be a better mentor.” Most of us have a preference for either performance goals or learning goals. Identify which works better for you and for the people you lead. Define a target pace and map your progress against it. We often do this with organizational projects, but rarely for our own goals. Pair joyful tasks together with the ones that don't bring joy as a means to keep you moving. Resources Mentioned Intentional: How to Finish What You Start by Chris Bailey (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) How to Change Your Behavior, with BJ Fogg (episode 507) Make Your Task List Work for You, with Liane Davey (episode 785) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

SHOW NOTES: The Two Things You Can Control: Your Inner World and Your Outer Influence explores one of life's most freeing truths: while we can't control every thought that enters our minds or every outcome that follows our actions, we can choose what we welcome into our hearts and what we release into the world. In this episode, we'll discover how living with greater intentionality can quiet mental clutter, strengthen our relationships, and remind us of the incredible influence we possess every single day. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by circumstances beyond your control, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on where your true power begins. Here is what we unpack together: Why trying to control everything often leaves us mentally and emotionally exhausted. The powerful image of the “two gates” and how it can transform your daily perspective. How to let difficult thoughts pass like clouds instead of allowing them to take up residence in your mind. The difference between noticing a thought and believing a thought. Why every word, attitude, and action becomes the first link in a chain of influence. Insights from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Viktor Frankl, and James Clear on choice, attention, and intentional living. Four practical ways to become more intentional with both your inner world and your outward influence. The surprising difference between protecting your peace and producing peace. How small, everyday choices shape not only your experience but also the lives of those around you. A reflective devotional and weekly challenge to help you practice intentionality at both gates. Remember: You may not control every cloud that drifts overhead or every link that follows your actions, but you always have the power to choose what you welcome in and what you send back out. CHALLENGE: Pause at both gates. Before you give a thought permission to stay, ask if it deserves your attention. Before you offer a word or reaction to someone else, ask if it's the first link you want to place in the chain. Remember, your greatest influence isn't found in controlling everything around you, but in being intentional with what begins within you. I Know YOU Can Do It!

Knowing what to do is only part of the challenge in Parkinson's disease. The harder part? Staying consistent. In this final episode (watch on YouTube) of our Parkinson's Communication Roadmap series, we focus on practical ways to make speech, voice, and communication exercises part of everyday life—without feeling overwhelmed.  We cover: • How to stay consistent with voice and speech practice • Building therapy into daily routines • Habit stacking and "mini therapeutic moments" (See Atomic Habits by James Clear

If you had the chance to buy your own business today... would you? In this episode, I share one of my favorite coaching exercises that helps business owners step out of the daily grind and see their business through a completely different lens. Imagine you're buying your business from someone else. What would you notice? Would the financials give you confidence? Would the customer experience impress you? Would your employees, systems, inventory, and processes make you excited to invest? This simple exercise helps you stop making excuses and start identifying opportunities. You'll learn how to evaluate your business objectively, uncover hidden weaknesses, and use your business numbers to make smarter decisions that lead to more profit. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from looking at your business with fresh eyes.

Are you what you do? James Clear says identity change is the North Star for habit change — and he's right. But it works the other way too: your habits are quietly shaping your identity. In this episode, I talk about the two-way loop between habits and identity, why "your labels, your limits" applies to how you see yourself, and what this means for the culture of your team — because culture is really just collective identity, shaped by collective habits. If you want more questions like this to help you build more remarkable days, I send them three times a week in Your Remarkable Day. Sign up at kevineikenberry.com/newsletters.

Go to www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Buy my new book, The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. Get The Price of Becoming: The Price of Becoming is available now wherever books are sold.   "Have a plan, work the plan, plan for the unexpected." From my old Miami football coach, Terry Hoeppner. It was posted in the locker room. He said it every day. I still think about it all the time. There is no hack. There is no one thing. At many keynote Q&As, someone asks me for a quick fix. The only answer is the power of compounding. Consistency, dependability, and reliability are the least sexy words of all time. And they're the whole game. Take your work seriously. Don't take yourself seriously. The best leaders go hard at the work but laugh at themselves. It's important to be able to laugh with your team. Optionality is overrated.  "I'm trying to beef up my obituary. I'm not going to dabble." - Ed Latimore (Ep. 648) Live like a hawk. Hawks have eyesight eight times better than humans. They glide and observe constantly. But once they see what they want, they commit with everything they have. Be a professional noticer. Then commit fully. Talk to your people before big decisions. My dad. Miranda. And the wide network of high-caliber people I've built over 700 podcast episodes. Be specific. Off the record. Long conversations. Then trust your gut. Take bits and pieces from the best. Then find your own voice. As a brand new sales rep at LexisNexis, Rex Caswell had me interview and sit with the ten best reps in the company. I took a piece from each, mashed it together with my own personality, and eventually found my own voice. I still use that formula today. Use social media to create in-person moments. Organize dinners, meetups, coffees. Get in the room with people. Concert ticket prices and The World Cup tell you everything you need to know about how much people are craving in-person connection right now. Don't outsource your thinking to AI. You can't walk into the weight room, look around, and expect to build muscle. You have to move the weights. Use AI as a tool. Don't let it do the thinking for you. Your job is to add value to other people's lives. Coach Hoeppner sat 19-year-old me down with the other quarterback and pointed at both of us: "He adds more value to our team than you do. He gives us a better chance to win. That's why he's going to play." It was brutal. It was a very lucky moment for me to experience that in my formative years. I fell into the AI trap. The Be a Pro section originally started as a LinkedIn post that was heavily influenced by Claude. It went well on Twitter too. People DM'd me praising it. It felt great. And it scared me. I was getting the rewards without doing the work. The good old days are right now. I try to work hard when my family is asleep or at school. Between those hours, I go as hard as I can. Outside those hours, I try not to work too much. I've talked with so many dads who are older now, and their kids are out of the house. They miss the time when they were with their kids so much. I try to think of that daily. Making positive dents in the world. Leave people, places, and things better than you found them.  That's how you make a positive dent, one person at a time. My philosophy on keynotes and writing: story, science, and practical application. Great storytelling to move people to the edge of their seat. Empirical evidence to make it true. Practical application to answer, "So what? Why should I care?" You have to have all 3. Our edge in coaching leadership teams: my coaches actively live what they teach. They didn't attend a seminar and get certified. They're still active coaches themselves, still leading teams in real time. That's what separates authentic teaching from performance. Push your edges. Find your Goldilocks zone. James Clear told me you don't get better at tennis by playing Roger Federer. He'll destroy you. But you also don't get better by playing a five-year-old. You need to be uncomfortable, but not so uncomfortable that you break. Shane Gillis walked off stage looking exhausted. Dan saw him live in Cincinnati. On stage, effortless. The second he stepped behind the curtain, his shoulders slumped like he was ready to fall asleep. That's what the great ones do. They make it look easy because of the price they paid to get there. My productive paranoia. Our team has to earn it every session. It creates a productive paranoia knowing that continuous improvement is necessary. The reward is bigger than the cost. It's the greatest gig in the world. I bet on myself and the team every single day because if we keep adding value, I like our chances. Reflection Questions Where are you dabbling right now? What would 100% commitment actually look like, and what's stopping you from making the call? My end-of-day prompts: What did I do today to add value to others' lives? What did I do today to push my edges? Get The Price of Becoming: The Price of Becoming is available now at learningleader.com/becoming or on Amazon.  More Learning #529: James Clear - Becoming an Optimist & Building Better Habits  #648: Ed Latimore -  Discipline Over Feelings, Don't Dabble Your Way Through Life#602: The Learning Leader Squad - Helping Teams Become Elite & People Become Excellent   Episode Chapters00:00 A Special Launch Episode: The Price of Becoming  02:29 Have a Plan, Work the Plan, Plan for the Unexpected  05:15 There Is No Hack. Just the Power of Compounding.  08:04 Take Your Work Seriously. But Not Yourself 12:31 Optionality Is Overrated: Why You Should Stop Dabbling  16:13 How I Make Big Decisions  20:34 Using Social Media to Build Real In-Person Relationships  23:27 The Danger of Using AI to Write 34:16 How I Structure My Work Days 40:47 The One at a Time Moments That Signal a Positive Dent  42:04 Leave People, Places, and Things Better Than You Found Them  50:52 Story, Science, and Practical Application  55:14 What Makes The Learning Leader Team Different 57:39 Push Your Edges: The Goldilocks Zone  01:06:24 The Real Cost of Betting on Yourself  01:10:45 EOPC

想要健康活到百歲，單靠個人努力夠嗎？在這個極端高溫、空汙與塑膠微粒環繞的時代，我們的身體正面臨前所未有的威脅。本集邀請南山人壽資深副總經理陳維新與初日診所副院長鄧雯心醫師，深度解析如何從生活型態與環境管理雙管齊下，守護健康資本。 【聽完這集你會知道】 04:10｜慢性病的隱形殺手：除了基因，環境因子更關鍵 極端高溫增加心血管風險，台灣人體內塑化劑濃度竟高於歐美 2 到 7 倍？企業如何透過 ESG 政策降低外在風險 07:05｜三明治族群警訊：48 歲骨折背後的代謝危機 不糖不炸也可能糖尿病前期？醫師解析老化「階梯式」斷層，提醒壯年族群忽視自我的健康代價 14:19｜健檢紅字怎麼看？胰島素阻抗是萬病之源 高血糖對死亡率貢獻度高居第一！醫師分享「CP 值最高」的調整術，從小小的進食順序改變代謝力 18:40｜健康守護圈：保險從「理賠」轉向「事前預防」 運動不再孤獨！南山人壽串聯醫療與照護產業，透過外溢保單與數位工具，鼓勵行為改變，打造社會共好循環 29:35｜百歲人生的馬拉松：配速對了，才能跑得久 James Clear 原子習慣的實踐：如何透過居家肌力訓練與「覺察」，建立與身體的長期連結 【本集金句】 「到頭來工作與角色都會改變，唯有身體是陪伴自己到最後的唯一。」鄧雯心醫師 【本集關鍵字】 #南山人壽 #慢性病預防 #胰島素阻抗 #環境健康 #外溢保單 #健康守護圈 #三明治族群 #百歲人生 #未來會客室 對談來賓：南山人壽資深副總經理、陳維新初日診所副院長 鄧雯心 主持人：銀天下頻道總監 彭子珊 本集節目由南山人壽與天下雜誌共同製作 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Your "Improvement Season" progress needs to be measured and have an analytical component, so how do you do it? Not only do you need to have analytics, you also need to make sure that you're working on the right things, building culture and keeping things fresh for your program. In today's podcast, we talk about all of these things and more, including a great quote from James Clear ("Atomic Habits") and one of America's most underrated coaches (with a personal connection)!

Your future isn't created by one giant decision. It's created by thousands of tiny ones.It's being shaped by the tiny decisions you make every single day.Most people spend their lives waiting for motivation.But what if motivation isn't the answer?What if the real secret is building habits that work even when motivation disappears?Today, I want to share five powerful lessons from one of the most influential personal growth books ever written—Atomic Habits by James Clear—and how these lessons can help you build a stronger, healthier, more meaningful life.

“Send Coach John a message”I found something that I needed - it comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) and it's from James Clear on the antidote to anxiety:  “Working on a problem reduces fear of it.  It's hard to fear a problem when you are making progress on it - even if the progress is imperfect and slow.  Action relieves anxiety.”  This directly ties into something that I learned a long time ago from the awesome book “The Magic of Thinking Big” (but I still am trying to improve on), that Action Cures Fear!  Imperfect action towards accomplishing something is still WAY BETTER than no action at all. Even if we are taking steps backwards, we are still learning.  I'm finding a ton of “advice” lately that I certainly need to pay attention to.  It's amazing the number of clues that are out there for all of us. When I think about it, there is no possible way that we will ever run out of these clues.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. ** 

This episode is all about habits―developing the routines, mindset, and systems to be your best everyday. Join me as I share some of my favorite takeaways from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, and how these philosophies carry over into the horsemanship journey.

Owning a dental practice can become stressful when clinical production leaves little time for leadership, planning, and business development. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Ariel Sigel, dental practice coach, about three strategic shifts that help owners build more profitable, sustainable practices.You will learn how to create time to work on the business, use data to make intentional decisions, and establish communication rhythms that give your team greater clarity and accountability. For practical steps to become a more effective owner and leader, listen to Episode 1073 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Practice owners must allocate dedicated time to function as entrepreneurs rather than spending all of their time producing dentistry.Consistent administrative time and weekly team meetings can improve efficiency without reducing overall production.Practice decisions should be guided by reliable data rather than emotions, isolated complaints, or short-term fluctuations.Teams can use a small number of key metrics and an issues list to identify, discuss, and solve important problems.Regular huddles, team meetings, leadership check-ins, and quarterly planning sessions create predictable communication rhythms.Clear expectations and repeated communication reduce assumptions, improve accountability, and strengthen team alignment.Owners should implement these shifts gradually and build consistent habits instead of introducing every change at once.Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro02:07 The three roles of clinician, leader, and entrepreneur.05:24 Why owners need dedicated time to work on the business.09:10 How consistent leadership and team meeting time improves efficiency.16:10 Moving from reactive decisions to intentional decisions through data.18:00 Using habit stacking, key metrics, and quarterly priorities.20:58 Moving from chaos to clarity through communication rhythms.24:00 How consistency and proactive communication create alignment.26:36 Preventing meetings from becoming complaint sessions.28:00 Using a structured meeting format to improve effectiveness.29:08 Implementing the three strategic shifts one step at a time.31:00 Resources for KPIs, communication rhythms, and practice improvement.Guest Bio/Guest Resources:Ariel has a master's in healthcare administration and several years of dental experience in all aspects of the administrative roles within the dental office. Her passion is to work with dental teams to empower team members to realize their full potential in order to better serve patients, improve office systems to ensure a well-functioning team/office, and to help everyone have fun in the process!Episode Resources:https://www.actdental.com/free-resources/Atomic Habits by James Clear:https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsTraction by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837To the Top study club: https://www.actdental.com/ttt/https://www.actdental.com/free-resources/More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

Episode 451: Why Your Physiotherapy Clients Aren't Doing Their Home Exercises (And How to Change That)In today's episode, Anita shares some of the biggest shifts she's made over her 16+ years as a physio that have helped her clients become more consistent and ultimately get better results. This episode is for you if you've ever wondered why so many of your clients aren't following through with their home exercise program.----If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!----Resources and ReferencesInstagram: @holistichealthphysioAnita's 1:1 virtual mentorship coaching: holistichealthphysio.com/mentorshipEmbodia Home Exercise Platform: embodiaapp.comAtomic Habits by James Clear: jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Show Notes 02:21 - One of the biggest shifts that brought more results for my clients. 03:14 - Strategy 1: One question I always at at their first appointment06:19 - Strategy 2: Habit Stacking08:27 - Strategy 3: Reducing the Friction09:58 - Strategy 4: Dedicated Home Exercise Platform13:41 - Wrapping up the episode14:40 - Anita's 1:1 virtual mentorship coaching

For most coaches, perhaps the most difficult relationship(s) that we navigate in our career is our relationship with our players parents. In this episide, we discuss ideas for a preseason parent social, the benefits of it, different ideas for running a social gathering and some outside the box suggestions for the coaching staff. In addition, we've got a great quote from James Clear, along with suggestions for studying one of our great modern coaches, Tara VanDerveer.

Hiring your next employee might be the best decision you ever make... or one of the most expensive mistakes. In this episode, we break down the two questions every business owner needs to answer before adding another person to the team: Do you truly need the help? Can your business actually afford it? We discuss why hiring won't fix an unprofitable business, how to know when your current team is being underutilized, and why adding another employee often masks training, leadership, or process problems. We also cover the difference between employees and subcontractors, when outsourcing makes more sense than hiring, and how every new hire should help create more sales, more profit, or free you up to work on growing the business. If you're thinking about making your first hire or adding to your team, this episode will help you make that decision with confidence.

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In this solo episode, Kari Schneider breaks down a powerful mindset shift that can transform your follow-through, leadership, and self-mastery: the critical difference between wanting something and liking the process of getting there. Drawing on neuroscience research from Kent Berridge and Terry Robinson, Kari explains how the brain's dopamine (desire) and opioid (pleasure) systems operate separately—and how confusing them keeps high performers stuck. Key themes in this episode: The neuroscience of wanting vs. liking and why it matters for motivation How confusing preferences with priorities leads to poor decision-making The hidden danger of mislabeling vs. misalignment and how it shapes identity Why leaders often default to comfort instead of values—and how to correct it A simple pattern interrupt tool to regain momentum instantly Standout insight: You don't have a motivation problem—you have a mislabeling problem. When you say “I don't want to,” you may actually be reinforcing an identity that isn't true. Memorable moment: “You're allowed to hate the alarm clock and still be someone who gets up.” Key takeaway: Stop asking “Do I like this?” and start asking: “Do I want what this leads to?” That single question can realign your actions with your values and help you take consistent, meaningful action—even when it's uncomfortable. If this resonates, share it with someone who's stuck between what they want and what they feel like doing—and start building a life aligned with your values, not your preferences. Supporting Researches: BJ Fogg — Stanford Behavior Design Lab. Tiny Habits published 2019. His core argument that motivation is unreliable is accurately represented. Daniel Kahneman — Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011). The experiencing self vs. remembering self distinction is accurately applied. Note: Kahneman's framing is about experienced vs. remembered utility — the application to want/like is an extrapolation, not a direct Kahneman quote. Present it as ‘Kahneman's framework offers a useful parallel' rather than a direct citation. James Clear — Atomic Habits (2018). ‘Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become' is a real and verified quote from the book. Viktor Frankl — Man's Search for Meaning (1946). Application is accurate. No direct quotes attributed to him in the script, so no risk there.

Fear comes in many forms. Sometimes it's fear of numbers. Sometimes it's fear of what those numbers will tell you. Learn why facing your Profit & Loss could be the most profitable decision you make this year.

Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Michael Lukich, a marketing analytics leader with more than 20 years across consulting, data, and strategy, explains why the fix for a struggling team is almost never more effort. He walks through the closed-loop trap he built early in his management career, the systems thinking tools he now uses to find leverage points, and why over-measuring single marketing channels quietly starves the top of the funnel. Drawing on the Cabreras' DSRP model, Donella Meadows, and nearly 25 years at the poker table, he shows how to see a whole system instead of optimizing one piece to the detriment of the goal. Listeners come away with a practical way to map any system, pick a single North Star metric, and design loops that let a team improve on its own. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways Michael Lukich's early management trap was a closed loop with no exit: he could not step away until the team improved, and the team could not improve until he stepped away, which pushed him to 75-hour weeks before he redesigned the loop instead of adding effort. Accepting work at roughly 70 percent of his own output, paired with a tighter review cadence, let his team feel the consequences of their own decisions and turned him from a micromanager into a player coach. The "if you can't measure it, it doesn't exist" credo pushes budget toward easily measured lower-funnel channels and leaves the top of the funnel leaky, because no one can defend upper-funnel spend in a boardroom. The fix is whole-system measurement through multi-channel attribution and mixed models, not more measurement. Zynga over-relied on data and stacked Black Hat Core Drives that drive urgency and scarcity, a reminder that an A/B test measures one week, not how a feature performs as a system over two years. Derek and Laura Cabrera's DSRP model (Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, Perspectives) gives a four-part way to map almost any system, then find the bottleneck where one move has the biggest outsized effect. Poker trains decision-making under uncertainty and incomplete information, including the faulty learning loop where playing well can still lose and playing poorly can still win, which is why Michael says half the frameworks in his book started at the poker table. Topics Covered 0:00 — The loop you cannot escape 0:20 — Meet Michael Lukich: data, teaching, poker 2:41 — Designing your own life as a system 5:46 — Promoted into a trap with no exit 11:14 — The marketing measurement trap 13:53 — Frankenstein products, Zynga, and Black Hat 17:34 — A practical system: pick one metric 18:56 — Mapping systems with DSRP 22:23 — The strategy dashboard and the North Star 24:07 — James Clear, Ryan Holiday, and one book 26:54 — Translation and poker as the perfect game 30:25 — Where to find Michael and closing advice Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD About Michael Lukich Michael Lukich is a marketing analytics leader with more than 20 years across consulting, data, and business strategy, currently running marketing analytics for a major US marketing agency. He spent five years as an adjunct professor and has played poker for nearly 25 years, two habits that shaped how he thinks about teaching and making decisions under uncertainty. He writes the Stoic Systems Thinker newsletter, where ancient Stoic philosophy meets modern systems thinking, and is the author of the book of the same name. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife and two daughters. Find Michael Lukich Online The Stoic Systems Thinker (website and newsletter) LinkedIn The Stoic Systems Thinker on Substack Mentioned in This Episode Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows James Clear and Atomic Habits Ryan Holiday Poker The Stoic Systems Thinker by Michael Lukich Derek and Laura Cabrera's DSRP model (Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, Perspectives) Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Zynga The Octalysis Framework and Black Hat Core Drives Kaizen and Kaikaku (continuous improvement versus radical change) Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

Bobby Casey is an international tax strategist and lifelong entrepreneur. He is the founder of Business Anywhere and a managing partner of Global Wealth Protection, helping entrepreneurs legally reduce taxes, protect assets, and run borderless businesses. Raised in an entrepreneurial family, Bobby started his first company at 19 and went on to build and sell several businesses, including a restaurant, a real estate company, and an installation company that served Fortune 500 clients. After hiring a specialist to handle his own asset protection and company structuring, he became fascinated with the work and turned it into Global Wealth Protection. Business Anywhere grew out of that consulting practice as a platform to automate company formation, compliance, and renewals. Today Bobby works with entrepreneurs and investors around the world, many of them location independent, and lives across multiple countries himself.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Never register your own LLC; a commercial registered agent keeps your name and home address out of public record Build asset protection in layers, starting with privacy, then legal structures like LLCs, trusts, and foundations Match your spend on planning to the assets at risk, because going cheap upfront can cost far more later Use AI and online research to prepare, then validate every decision with a qualified professional Diversify your income streams so no single client or channel can sink the business     Topics From Corporate Installs to Working Only With Entrepreneurs Bobby started his first company at 19 and later sold a restaurant, a real estate business, and an installation company Tired of serving large corporate clients, he chose to work exclusively with entrepreneurs How Business Anywhere Was Born After automating company renewals for his consulting clients, he spun the software into a separate platform Business Anywhere handles formation, registered agents, compliance, banking, and payment processing online Roughly half of its clients are non US persons, from a NJ plumber to a Canadian investor with US property living in Mexico The Case Against DIY LLCs Filing your own LLC forces your name and home address into public record for anyone to find A missed service of process notice can get your LLC revoked Two Florida Lawsuits, Two Outcomes A client shielded by a registered agent ignored a frivolous class action and it disappeared A client who filed his own LLC was served personally and settled for around $800,000 Asset Protection as Layers Bobby compares protection to a castle's moat, walls, and drawbridge More assets demand more layers, from privacy to trusts and foundations The Real Mistake Is Being Cheap AI tools and forums give narrow answers because they lack the full context of your situation A strong CPA or advisor often returns far more than the fee they charge Think of Protection Like Insurance You pay for structure hoping you never need it The cost is trivial against a multimillion dollar judgment    

In this episode of The Addictive Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Brody Miller, a brain rehabilitation researcher and author of Brain Rescue. Dr. Brody shares his incredible journey from suffering a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and deep addiction to uncovering the life-changing power of Neuroplasticity.They dive into the invisible link between brain trauma and substance abuse, how mindfulness physically rewires brain structures, and why massive life transformation actually starts with tiny, everyday "pinky moves."Key TakeawaysThe TBI & Addiction Connection: Research shows that individuals who experience brain injuries or trauma have a significantly higher propensity toward addictive behaviors. When the brain isn't functioning properly, it struggles to produce stable mood-regulating neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin), leading individuals to self-medicate.The Power of 56 Days: Dr. Brody highlights a Harvard study demonstrating that just 56 days of consistent meditation can physically alter the structure of the brain, lowering stress and improving concentration.The Brain Only Cares About Repetition: The brain doesn't differentiate between positive or negative habits; it simply reinforces whatever path you repeat. Whether it's taking pills or going for a walk, repetition builds neural superhighways.Accountability Over Shame: Healing requires looking honestly at your current reality without letting shame keep you stuck. Swallowing the hard pill of accountability is the first step toward building a new identity.Neuroplasticity in Practice: The Power of "Pinky Moves"If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of changing your life, Dr. Brody emphasizes taking micro-steps rather than trying to climb the mountain in one day.Interrupt the Default Mode Network: Humans have a natural negativity bias wired for survival. You can begin to interrupt these automatic negative thoughts simply by shifting your internal self-talk.Combine Thought with Action: True neural change requires backing up your thoughts with behavior. Your brain will "call BS" on positive thinking if it isn't paired with action.Start Small: Dr. Brody recommends James Clear's Atomic Habits. Committing to a simple 10-minute walk or 5 minutes of breathing exercises daily creates an upward spiral of positive momentum.Words of Wisdom"Just because you feel this way today does not mean that you have to feel this way for the rest of your life. If you start to make small changes, I promise you—from someone who has lived exactly what you're going through—you can start today and make a big change over time." — Dr. Brody MillerResources & Links MentionedBooksBrain Rescue by Dr. Brody MillerAtomic Habits by James ClearBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe DispenzaThe Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce LiptonThe Answer by John AssarafPrograms & ConnectAddiction Rescue Course: Addiction Rescue Team (A neuroscience-backed recovery program co-created with Sean David Cohen).Website: Dr. Brody Miller Official WebsiteInstagram: @Dr.BrodyMillerFollow and Review: We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Supporting Resources:If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery CenterNovusMindfulLife.comWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmindDisclaimerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever wondered what it's actually like to attend one of the best conferences in the online business space, I'm bringing you along this week. Every June, I pack my bags for Boise, Idaho to attend Kit's Craft + Commerce Conference, and this year I recorded real-time clips along the way so it would feel like we were just hanging out in the hallway together.This is officially my fifth Craft + Commerce, and in this episode I'm sharing my full recap: why I keep going back, what my week actually looked like behind the scenes, the tactical tips I'm already using in my own business, and the bigger mindset shifts I'm walking away with this year, including a few things I picked up from a private mastermind with James Clear. You'll also hear some of my favorite on-the-street interviews including a quick chat with Kit founder Nathan Barry.In this episode, you'll hear…Why I keep going back to Craft + Commerce every year, and why Boise (yes, Boise) might be part of the magicOn-the-street interviews with Mallory Rowan, Nathan Barry, Steve Kamb, and Barrett BrooksThree tactical takeaways from the conference, including Kit's new Signals feature and a workaround for connecting Substack and KitThe mindset shifts I'm walking away with around quality versus quantity, wanting something versus working for it, and finally feeling like I belongJames Clear's "category killer" concept, and the difference between his concentrated strike and tailwind marketing strategiesClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Get your first month of Kit free (affiliate link)Steve Kamb's book, How to Try AgainFollow Barrett Brooks on Instagram or visit barrettbrooks.com Follow Mallory Rowan on Instagram or visit malloryrowan.comGet Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarIf you have a question you'd like Sam to answer on a future podcast episode, you can submit it here.Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's SubstackTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

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Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETyson breaks down the simple four-part “habit loop” that quietly runs your life, your law firm, and your results, cue, craving, response, reward, and shows why discipline isn't really the problem for most lawyers. After revisiting James Clear's Atomic Habits and seeing how this framework applies to everything from checking your phone to handling trial stress, Tyson knew Maximum Lawyer listeners needed to see how powerful tiny habit tweaks can be.You will learn:The four steps of the habit loop (cue, craving, response, reward) and why “the craving is the emotional fuel behind the behavior.”Why you don't actually crave email, social media, or money, you crave certainty, stimulation, relief, freedom, and options.How stress as a cue can lead to doom‑scrolling or to healthier responses like planning, problem solving, or delegation.Why outcomes are just lagging indicators and habits are the leading indicators that really matter in your firm.How identity-based habits (“I am a leader”) reshape your actions more than goal statements (“I want to be a better leader”).A simple 10‑minute “habit audit” to change one helpful and one harmful loop in your life and practice.Highlights0:01 – Why nearly everything in your life and law firm comes down to habits2:00 – Rediscovering the habit loop through Deepstash and Atomic Habits4:15 – The four-step habit loop: cue, craving, response, reward (C‑C‑R‑R)6:10 – Why you don't crave email, social media, or money,but the feelings they give you9:00 – How rewards train your brain to repeat (or break) habits10:10 – Stress → scrolling: the social media habit loop, and why the phone isn't the real problem12:00 – How high performers design better habit loops instead of relying on discipline13:30 – Outcomes as the scoreboard, habits as the game14:15 – Shifting from “I want to…” to “I am…” in your leadership identity16:00 – A simple habit audit: one helpful habit, one harmful habit, and mapping the loop19:20 – Keeping the same cue and reward but changing the response20:00 – Why your future business, health, and relationships live in today's habitsTyson shares real examples, from fighting his sweet tooth to using weekly “Relish Time” as a built‑in reward, to show how successful owners design better habit loops instead of relying on raw willpower. He closes by challenging you to map your own cues, cravings, responses, and rewards and reminding you that your future firm isn't hiding in some big opportunity next year, it's in the small loops you're repeating today.

Get ready to read Atomic Habits Chapter 2 by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits! Personally, I love this book. It's such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!) Check out Chapter 1 here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/464/  Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referral code and get Atomic Habits for FREE: https://adbl.co/2ESq3ro

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4047: James Clear explores Kurt Lewin's powerful equation, behavior is a function of the person and their environment, and reveals how small changes in mindset and surroundings can dramatically improve your habits. Drawing on research from psychology and behavioral design, he shows how shaping your environment can make healthier, happier, and more productive choices feel almost automatic. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2014/09/this-simple-equation-reveals-how-habits-shape-your-health-happiness-and-wealth.html Quotes to ponder: Behavior is a function of the Person in their Environment.” “In many cases, your environment will drive your behavior even more than your personality.” “Improve yourself and adjust your environment to make good habits easier and bad habits harder.” Episode references: Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein: https://www.amazon.com/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/014311526X Freedom: https://freedom.to/ Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices