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




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

Summary: <br> 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 <a title="Subscribe in iTunes" href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes" target="_blank">The 5 AM Miracle Podcast</a> features an interview with <a href="http://jamesclear.com/" target="_blank">James Clear</a>, a master of habit formation.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/042-why-amateurs-fail-and-how-to-turn-pro-podcast/">← Previous Episode</a><br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/044-the-e-v-e-ratio-how-to-kill-your-tv-and-awaken-your-inner-genius-podcast/">Next Episode →</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/043-habits-that-actually-stick-an-interview-with-james-clear-podcast/"></a>Photo Credit: <a href="http://jamesclear.com/photography" target="_blank">James Clear</a><br> James has successfully formed many positive and healthy habits over the years that have allowed him to build businesses, travel the world, take <a href="http://jamesclear.com/photography" target="_blank">amazing photographs</a>, and stay incredibly healthy.<br> This is a foundational episode of the podcast that you don't want to miss.<br> <br> Behind the Scenes<br> This week I share my recent experience with an <a href="http://beyondwings.webs.com/classes" target="_blank">aerial yoga class</a>. It was intense and totally awesome! <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/awesome-benefits-of-aerial-yoga/" target="_blank">See the pics here</a>.<br> Tip of the Week<br> 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!).<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=553089&amp;u=433878&amp;m=50055&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=/" target="_blank">Focus@Will</a> [neuroscience-based focus music service]<br> <br> Featured Content<br> In this week's episode, I interview James Clear and we discuss:<br> <br> * How to make each day a work of art.<br> * How to finally make your new habits stick for good.<br> * James' 3-step process for habit formation.<br> <br> Resources Mentioned in the Show<br> <br> * <a href="http://jamesclear.com/" target="_blank">JamesClear.com</a> [James' home base]<br> * <a href="http://jamesclear.com/habits/" target="_blank">Transform Your Habits</a> [James' free eBook]<br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936891026/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1936891026&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=gradandclue-20" target="_blank">The War of Art</a> [book by Steven Pressfield]<br> * <a href="http://zenhabits.net/" target="_blank">Leo Babauta</a> [author and zen blogger]<br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743226755/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0743226755&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=gradandclue-20" target="_blank">The Power of Full Engagement</a> [book by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz]<br> * <a href="http://jamesclear.com/the-beginners-guide-to-intermittent-fasting" target="_blank">The Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting</a> [blog post by James Clear]<br> * <a href="http://jamesclear.com/stop-procrastinating-seinfeld-strategy" target="_blank">How to Stop Procrastinating on Your Goals by Using the “Seinfeld Strategy”</a> [blog post by James Clear]<br> <br> Announcements<br> <br> * To join The 5 AM Club, get a FREE copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook, AND jump-start your morning, visit <a title="The 5 AM Miracle" href="http://5amMiracle.com" target="_blank">5amMiracle.com</a>.<br> * For my next podcast episode I will be discussing <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/power-of-the-e-v-e-ratio/" target="_blank">The E-v-E Ratio</a>. I’ll show you how to kill your television and awaken your inner genius.<br> <br>