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Feb 2023
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E180 - James Clear: What you need to do ...

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James Clear is a writer and speaker, known for his bestselling book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. Atomic Habits spent every week of 2021 on the New York Times best-seller list, usually in either the No.1 or No.2 spot and it has been translated into more than 50 languages. In this episode, James shares his insights on achieving your goals, building new habits and how to stay on track. 


They discuss the importance of finding the balance between contentment and struggle that allows you to perform at your highest level. James has learnt the best techniques to manage his time and keep himself focused. He shares why it’s important to not cling too tightly to your identity, “it takes courage to walk back down the mountain”.


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