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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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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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