How to Create Elastic Habits that Adapt to Your Day with Stephen Guise
The One You Feed
Eric Zimmer
4.6 • 2.5K Ratings
🗓️ 5 January 2024
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
Stephen Guise is a leading expert in habit formation, renowned for his practical and adaptable approach to building positive behaviors. As the author of “Mini Habits” and “Elastic Habits,” he has revolutionized the way we view and implement habits, emphasizing the power of flexibility and resilience. With a deep understanding of the complexities of behavior change and a knack for relatable storytelling, Stephen effortlessly combines practical strategies with real-life experiences, making his insights both actionable and enjoyable. His work is a testament to the idea that small changes can lead to remarkable transformations, and his expertise is invaluable for anyone seeking sustainable habit formation in the midst of a busy, ever-changing world.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Master the art of elastic habits for adaptable positive behaviors
- Discover the power of flexibility in forming lasting habits
- Learn to adjust habits based on motivation and changing circumstances
- Unlock the importance of cues in developing strong habits
- Learn how to track and evaluate your habit performance effectively
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| 0:00.0 | I've tried habit tracking on my phone and it has not ever worked. Maybe I've done like a week or two, but it just doesn't work because that's a place of distraction for me. me. Welcome to the one you feed. |
| 0:20.0 | Throughout time great thinkers have recognized the importance of the thoughts we have. |
| 0:26.2 | Quotes like garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true. |
| 0:31.6 | And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. |
| 0:35.4 | We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear. |
| 0:40.0 | We see what we don't have instead of what we do. |
| 0:43.0 | We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit. |
| 0:46.0 | But it's not just about thinking. |
| 0:48.0 | Our actions matter. |
| 0:50.0 | It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living. |
| 0:55.3 | This podcast is about how other people keep themselves moving in the right direction, how |
| 0:59.6 | they feed their good wolf. We hope you'll enjoy this episode from the archive. |
| 1:19.0 | Thanks for joining us. |
| 1:20.0 | Our guest on this episode is Stephen Guy's, an international best-selling author, blogger, |
| 1:25.1 | and entrepreneur. |
| 1:26.5 | His books have been translated into 17 languages, and he's the author of many of them, |
| 1:31.7 | including the one him and Eric discuss here. |
| 1:34.0 | Elastic habits, how to create smarter habits that adapt to your day. |
| 1:39.0 | Hi Stephen, welcome to the show. |
| 1:41.0 | Hey Eric, thanks for having me. |
| 1:42.0 | As I was telling you in the pre-show conversation I'm really |
| 1:44.9 | excited to talk with you, your book is called elastic habits, how to create smarter habits that adapt to your day and I was saying that so much of what you have so well articulated |
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