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Sep 2024
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How to Break Negative Habits | FRIDAY FI...

Ryan Michler
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Transform your habits and reclaim control over your life! In this Friday Field Notes episode, Ryan Michler offers a powerful roadmap to identify and overhaul negative behaviors by drawing on the wisdom of "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg and "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. He dissects the three-step formula for understanding habits, focusing on cues, behaviors, and rewards. By recognizing the triggers and rewards that fuel habits like smoking, drinking, or anger, you'll learn how to replace them with healthier, more productive behaviors that align with your goals.

Ryan discusses eight pivotal questions to guide you through moments of weakness, aiding you in staying true to your values and commitments. Whether it's about maintaining fidelity to your spouse or adhering to personal beliefs, these questions are designed to fortify your resolve and help you build habits that serve your long-term well-being.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (00:00) - Episode Intro (00:40) - Introduction to Habit Mastery (08:00) - Identifying and Understanding Temptation (22:08) - Strategies to Combat Immediate Gratification (35:53) - Preview of Upcoming Episode: Hormone Optimization

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