#043: Habits That Actually Stick: An Interview with James Clear [Podcast]




The 5 AM Miracle with Jeff Sanders: Healthy Habits | Personal Development | Rockin' Productivity show

Summary: Have you ever been really excited about starting a new habit and then frustrated a few days later when it didn't stick? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) features an interview with James Clear (http://jamesclear.com/), a master of habit formation. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stick.png)Photo Credit: James Clear James has successfully formed many positive and healthy habits over the years that have allowed him to build businesses, travel the world, take amazing photographs (http://jamesclear.com/photography), and stay incredibly healthy. This is a foundational episode of the podcast that you don't want to miss. Listen to Episode #043 Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, subscribe with your favorite platform. * iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/) --- iHeartRadio (http://www.iheart.com/talk/show/The-5-AM-Miracle-with-Jeff-San/) --- Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jeff-sanders/the-5-am-miracle) --- Spreaker (http://www.spreaker.com/show/the_5_am_miracle_with_jeff_sanders) --- RSS (http://jeffsanders.com/feed/podcast) Rate the Podcast [how-to video] If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review my podcast in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/). I recorded a quick 2-minute video (http://jeffsanders.com/review-a-podcast-in-itunes-video/) to show you exactly how it's done. This will help tremendously in getting the word out. Thanks a bunch! Behind the Scenes This week I share my recent experience with an aerial yoga class (http://beyondwings.webs.com/classes). It was intense and totally awesome! See the pics here (http://jeffsanders.com/flyingyoga/). Tip of the Week This week's tip is an easy way to focus, make people leave you alone, and get more work done. All you need is a pair of headphones (and they don't even have to work!). * Focus@Will (http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=553089&u=433878&m=50055&urllink=&afftrack=/) [neuroscience-based focus music service] Featured Content In this week's episode, I interview James Clear and we discuss: * How to make each day a work of art. * How to finally make your new habits stick for good. * James' 3-step process for habit formation. Resources Mentioned in the Show * JamesClear.com (http://jamesclear.com/) [James' home base] * Transform Your Habits (http://jamesclear.com/habits/) [James' free eBook] * The War of Art (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936891026/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1936891026&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Steven Pressfield] * Leo Babauta (http://zenhabits.net/) [author and zen blogger] * The Power of Full Engagement (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743226755/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0743226755&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz] * The Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting (http://jamesclear.com/the-beginners-guide-to-intermittent-fasting) [blog post by James Clear] * How to Stop Procrastinating on Your Goals by Using the “Seinfeld Strategy” (http://jamesclear.com/stop-procrastinating-seinfeld-strategy) [blog post by James Clear] Announcements * To join The 5 AM Club, get a FREE copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook, AND jump-start your morning, visit 5amMiracle.com (http://5amMiracle.com). * For my next podcast episode I will be discussing The E-v-E Ratio (http://jeffsanders.com/power-of-the-e-v-e-ratio/). I’ll show you how to kill your television and awaken your inner genius. Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript043.docx).