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WE ARE NOW LIVE ON SUBSTACK w/ H2G Premium Content! If you’ve ever struggled to achieve your goals you are not alone! The reason just might be because ALL prior goal achievement methods missed ONE key element— habit! That's right, The Habit Factor® (bestselling book and app) exposed a timeless truth that helped to launch an entirely new genre of productivity apps (habit trackers) and help thousands around the world achieve their goals faster! There’s a reason top coaches, consultants, traine ...
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On July 8th, in what can only be described as an act of reckless clarity, we published a white paper (grab it here—>) Unified Behavioral Model™ — Read more… listen now. Disclaimer: The following is a bit tongue-in-cheek. Just a bit. I have the utmost respect for the behavioral science community and its vast contributions—including the many scientis…
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On July 8th, in what can only be described as an act of reckless clarity, we published a white paper (grab it here—>) Unified Behavioral Model™ — Read more… listen now. Subscribe now “Science may be described as the art of systematic oversimplification.” ― Karl Popper What makes UBM so unique—so different from prevalent behavioral models? First, le…
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“Everything should be made as simple as possible—but not simpler.” — Einstein Let’s cut to it: The Unified Behavior Model (UBM) may be the first-ever behavioral framework that’s elemental, falsifiable, and actually teachable to anyone—not just researchers or therapists. UBM reveals what’s really driving your behavior (in the moment and shaping it o…
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“What is the sound of one hand clapping?”— Zen Koan Let’s start with a confession. Developing the Unified Behavioral Model (UBM) revealed, in many ways, a side quest I didn’t expect: Helping large language models (LLMs) navigate the mental spaghetti we humans lovingly call “logic”—which, if followed faithfully, often leads straight to paradox. You …
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“You are not a rodent.” Revisiting a 2021 Habits Habit Interview by Brian Conroy – Through the Lens of AI and the Scientific Method “Behavioral science may finally be catching up.” Catching up to what? To a simple and powerful truth: P.A.R.R. (Plan, Act, Record, Reassess) mirrors the scientific method. When it comes to building habits intentionally…
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“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.”— Shunryu Suzuki Why care about a behavior model? Because human behavior drives everything—goals, habits, change, progress. There’ve been countless theories, experts, and frameworks.Over a century of behavioral science. But never something complete, struct…
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Be among the first to get your hands on the Unified Behavior Model™ white paper. Subscribe now "Fear is both instinctive and learned—wired for survival, but shaped by experience and environment." Is fear learned or hardwired? Yes. It’s both. Fear is instinctual—wired into our survival. It’s also learned—shaped by experience, memory, and environment…
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Subscribe and be among the first to get your hands on the Unified Behavior Model™ white paper. Subscribe now “Scientist (noun): a person who conducts systematic research to acquire and use knowledge—especially one skilled in the systematic observation of, and experiment with, phenomena in order to answer questions and test hypotheses.” Today, we’re…
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“Bad habits are like a comfortable bed—easy to get into, but hard to get out of.” ~Jewish Proverb Intention, Data, and the Ingredients for Lasting Habit Development We love science. We trust scientists. Why? Because they use data. They run experiments. They form hypotheses and make plans. They test, track, and refine. Here’s the question most peopl…
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“People say, ‘Life is for living — not for tracking.’You can — and should — do both.TRACK what matters.” Want better results? Start thinking like a scientist. Not with lab coats and equations—just two basic question: “What did I try? Did it work?” That’s the core message and method behind The Habit Factor’s habit development framework, P.A.R.R. »Th…
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Fifteen years later, things are starting to feel a little uncomfortable. The scientific method— common sense codified— is used for everything under the sun: Marketing? A/B tested. Ads? Split tested. Vaccines. Test Immune Response. Water Purification. Pasteurization Fertilizer. Identify Kill Bacteria Space travel? Rocket science. The scientific meth…
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How Peace of Mind Arises from Mutual Understanding Don’t Die with Your Music Still In You. » Opens the 15th of each month. “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” ~ Rumi We ended last time with the idea that peace of mind is found by embracing paradox. On that note, we’re headed back — since we left s…
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Don’t Die with Your Music Still In You. » Launches April 15, 2025! “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald Today’s episode is about a rare kind of peace—the kind that arises not from resolution, but from accepting contrad…
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Launches April 15, 2025! » Don’t Die with Your Music Still In You “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ~Joseph Campbell Everybody Dies, But Not Everybody Lives Let’s call it what it is: Fear. Real, gut-level, heart-thumping fear. The kind of fear that shows up right before you leap. Or, begin the difficult conversation. Or, com…
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Mind Bullet Monday: The Denominator » The Habit Mastery Workshop “The pleasure isn’t from the activity—it’s from your brain’s calculation of how much more there is to do.” ~Dr. K Ever feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? You’re not lazy or broken. You’re probably caught up in the mathematics of misery. We’re calling this …
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Mind Bullet Monday: Skeh-Wee » The Habit Mastery Workshop “Courage is the mother of all virtues because, without it, you cannot consistently practice any other virtue.” ~Aristotle” We’ve approached this topic from seemingly every angle possible… Time for one more. Skew-Wee. AlfredAI and I—at your service. Most of what’s scary is risky. Most of what…
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Possessed – MBM: Mind Bullet Monday » The Habit Mastery Workshop “At the highest level, you don’t pursue the goal; you embody it.” In Season 6, Episode 49, we explored Obsessed—what I framed as Desire Level 10.0. Upon further reflection, I recognize that was incorrect. To be obsessed with a goal is a very high-level desire, but there’s a higher lev…
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Still don't know how to track the 'right way'? » The Habit Mastery Workshop “Behavior is science. Achievement is art." Today we break down a simple but powerful concept: become a scientist when it comes to your goals and personal transformation. Too many people rely on motivation, willpower, or vague intentions. Real progress comes from data—collec…
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» The Habit Mastery Workshop “Where there is behavior, there is motivation." “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~Jim Rohn Ever thought, “I’m just not motivated”? Here’s the truth: You’re always motivated. Motivation is simply behavior—a movement toward a goal. For better or worse, that goal might be to sit on the …
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“Most self-help programs do not fail because they lack good ideas—they fail because they don’t help people bridge the gap between knowing and doing." Ever wonder why there are so many self-help programs? It’s simple: demand is high, but most solutions miss the mark. What’s the mark? Connecting desire to action.Most self-help programs focus on knowl…
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FOMO: The Habit Mastery Workshop. Begins 1/17/25 Special promo code: “HMASTERY50” expires tonight. “Where there is hope in the future, there is happiness in the present." Language shapes our logic and thoughts. Small shifts in the words we use can unlock big changes—just like a simple line of programming code. Consider these three simple, three-let…
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“What holds your attention, tends to hold your future.” In today’s hyper-connected world, staying focused feels nearly impossible. Algorithms are designed to serve up distractions tailored to our deepest interests. Case in point: I recently visited YouTube for instructions and was immediately bombarded with an irresistible buffet of videos—chess, s…
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“It’s not how you start that matters, it’s how you finish.” ~Michael Jordan »Tired of spinning your wheels? One course can change everything » The Habit Mastery Workshop. Begins 1/17/25 Let’s talk about finishing strong. Does anyone remember who led at halftime, anyway? Whether it’s the final reps of a workout, the last chapter of a book, the home …
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“It’s the space between the notes that makes the music.” ~Debussy **Private Coaching Accelerator (Limited Spots): Learn More Here! ** Debunking the Myth of ‘1% Better Every Day’ The idea of getting 1% better every day has been popularized by books, influencers, and motivational speakers for more than thirty years. I recall Tony Robbins preaching th…
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“Pressure is a privelage.” ~Billie Jean King ** New Private Coaching Accelerator (Pilot): Learn More Here! ** Does it ever feel like pressure is out to get you? For years, experts in performance psychology have told us that pressure is the “enemy of success.” It seems logical, right? After all, under pressure, things can go sideways. Deadlines get …
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What’s a Manifest? While “manifest” can function as an adjective, it is most commonly used as a noun or verb. As a noun: A manifest is the captain’s list—a detailed record of what’s being carried and delivered to a destination. As a verb: To manifest refers to the act of turning goals, dreams, and ideals into physical reality. In today’s Mind Bulle…
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“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.” ~ Socrates What are you building? Wise words, right? Let’s be honest—Socrates didn’t have to deal with email inboxes or social media. Change was easier when your biggest distractions were donkeys. Still, his message holds up. If you’re tired of repla…
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“There is no success without hardship.” ~ Sophocles Today’s Frequently Asked Friday (FAF): What’s the one ‘habit/skill/trait’ holding me back from living the life I desire?” The Price of Admission Steve Jobs often said that starting and running a business is “painful and difficult.” Elon Musk? Same tune, different key. These guys didn’t just waltz …
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“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” ~ Stephen Covey First Things First: A Football Story (Kind Of) Picture this: it’s Sunday morning, and I’m getting some “very important work” done. Deadlines, projects, emails—cue dramatic music—it’s all calling my name. I’m laser-focused, in the zone. Then, my …
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“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” ~Bruce Lee Napoleon Dynamite got it right! Between you and your big, shiny goal is a gatekeeper. Any clue? It’s the difference between doing and dreaming. It’s skills. Do you possess, at a high level, the skills your goal requires? …
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Messy Life can be a real, unpredictable mess at times. There are things within our control—and way more beyond it. (See the Behavior Echo-System). So, we tumble through life, tripping over our expectations, cursing when things don’t go our way, and thinking the universe owes us a smoother ride. Here’s a quick story, courtesy of the NFL. It’s halfti…
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“No person is free who cannot command themselves.” ~ Pythagoras Welcome to NOvember "Who Is In Control?" This November, H2G - Habits 2 Goals challenges you to ask one crucial question: Who is in control? Discipline is a Habit “Nobody is born disciplined. It’s something you cultivate.” Discipline is not an inborn trait. Like any habit, discipline is…
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New Listener Reset: Habits & Goals Basics Habits are NOT better than goals. Goals are not better than habits. Understand the crucial role each play in your life and how each serve the other. Heading into my summer hiatus, I’m leaving you with a handful of episodes to revisit and to help reset your habit tracking and goal journey. HABITS: "How Syste…
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“Just when the catepillar thought the world was going to end, it became a butterfly.” Metamorphosis Change: one of life’s great constants. For those between 45 and 60, life often brings significant challenges: marriages end, careers shift, personal identities and appearances evolve. After decades of laying a foundation, it may feel like it’s slippi…
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“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.” ~Abraham Lincoln Failure Number 9 Lincoln’s quote ☝️ is a powerful and stark reminder that even the greatest among us stumble, fail, and fall flat on their faces. Given enough time, as Ray Dalio puts it, “There are a whole host of ways that something w…
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“When you shift your perspective stories, meanings, feelings and even behaviors can change.” Meaning as a Derivative of Perspective Our perspective often shapes our emotions and actions. Consider a bad breakup: Initially, it feels devastating, but years later, it might become a source of amusement. This shift in perspective changes the meaning of t…
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The Power of Focus Twain’s profound insight serves as a cornerstone for understanding the importance of focus in our lives. Focus is about harnessing and directing our energy effectively. Imagine a five-watt light bulb—it can barely light up a closet. But when that same energy is focused, it can cut through steel. This is the fundamental principle …
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Stimulus versus Response: A Delicate Dance of Power Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and founder of logotherapy, once said, “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” …In our response lies our growth and our freedom This profound observa…
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“Adversity doesn’t build character — it reveals it.” ~ James Allen Lane Hurdle Number One, Self Control Facing challenges tends to reveal our strengths and weaknesses. By managing some pain and discomfort, we gain insight about our willpower and our character. Think of self-discipline as the first hurdle to reaching larger goals. That may mean gett…
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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribeMartin Grunburg
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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribeMartin Grunburg
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“A good teacher protects his students from his own influence.” ~ Bruce Lee This profound quote from Bruce Lee touches on a critical point that many people overlook: the distinction between the lesson and the teacher. We often expect perfection from those who teach us, assuming that their wisdom and personal lives must be flawless. However, Lee’s in…
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“A good teacher protects his students from his own influence.” ~ Bruce Lee This profound quote from Bruce Lee touches on a critical point that many people overlook: the distinction between the lesson and the teacher. We often expect perfection from those who teach us, assuming that their wisdom and personal lives must be flawless. However, Lee’s in…
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Emotions, Triggers & Stories “Your state is a state of mind. Change your state, and you can change your life.” ~ Tony Robbins “Your state of mind is often a default disposition. It’s a habit that can be modified with intention and practice.” ~ M. Grunburg Emotions: Beyond the Trigger Lies the Story Tony Robbins nails it when he speaks about how a r…
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Practice. Practice. Practice. “The road to excellence lies in deliberate practice.” - Anders Ericsson “Excellence, then, is not a single act, but a habit.” ~Aristotle If “excellence” is a habit and the road to excellence is paved via deliberate or intentional practice, then both habit and skill development require PRACTICE. Ericsson, a renowned psy…
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Practice. Practice. Practice. “The road to excellence lies in deliberate practice.” - Anders Ericsson “Excellence, then, is not a single act, but a habit.” ~Aristotle If “excellence” is a habit and the road to excellence is paved via deliberate or intentional practice, then both habit and skill development require PRACTICE. Ericsson, a renowned psy…
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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribeMartin Grunburg
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This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Note: There are a few occasions where MG accidentally says determination instead of determinism. For eons, a philosophical debate has raged: Free will vs determinism. Where do you stand? Determi…
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This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Note: There are a few occasions where MG accidentally says determination instead of determinism. For eons, a philosophical debate has raged: Free will vs determinism. Where do you stand? Determi…
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This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Note: There are a few occasions where MG accidentally says determination instead of determinism. For eons, a philosophical debate has raged: Free will vs determinism. Where do you stand? Determi…
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