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Mar 2023
55m 14s

472: You Only Need to Change ONE Habit

HAL ELROD
About this episode

In the pursuit of becoming the best versions of ourselves, we often fall into the trap of trying to change several habits at once, hoping that'll get us faster to the finish line. But let's be real here, it rarely works out that way.


The truth is, when we try to change too much at once, we end up feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. It's like we're trying to juggle many balls, and eventually, they all come crashing down. And then what? We revert back to our old ways, defeated and frustrated.


But there's a better way, and that's what this episode is all about. You'll learn why it's better when you tackle only ONE habit at a time. 


You'll also learn how to gain clarity on which habit you should take a swing at first, the one that will make the biggest impact on your life, and my top strategy for making it easy to follow through on your habits each day. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Why the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your habits.
  • How to break down grandiose goals into daily manageable actions.
  • If you feel overwhelmed, try eliminating just ONE bad habit.
  • What to do when you hit a plateau.
  • Tiny changes = remarkable long-term results.
  • Why stacking your habits makes it easier to follow through on them.
  • The blueprint for making sustainable changes to your daily routines.

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