Habits 101: How to Create Habits that Can Change Your Life

[@jt2465]

Grateful for this channel.i come back from time to time, rewatching certain videos, keeping myself going

[@HeroicBrian]

Thanks for watching JT, have an awesome day! 😊 - Team Heroic Get the Heroic App and start Activating your Heroic Potential, TODAY! Join free: heroic.us/join

[@Rio-mo6qv]

I'm sitting here, listening to you and just hearing your ideas I giving me hope because yeah I do feel like this list would really work. I will do my best. thanks and wish me luck.

[@HeroicBrian]

+Rio Right on. Here's a new, full free Habits 101 class you might dig: brianjohnson.me/habits Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@Nicholes-Dad]

Brian,I am a HUGE fan of yours. Please keep up the good work!

[@Ted1775]

Brian,... awesomeness. Thank you. You are awesome and inspiring. I just wrote these 10 steps of Habits in my journal. I am trying to get back into jogging regularly. Really busy and focused on school right now. I have made it a habit of waking up each day at 2:30AM - 3:00AM to study, read and meditate. Getting back into meditation.... I meditate at least 20 minutes daily to start somewhere and grow my habit.

[@HeroicBrian]

Ted1775 Nice! and thanks for your kind words! Q: When do you sleep?! :)

[@Ted1775]

***** hey Brian,...great point. Thank you for the reminder about sleep. I'm also keeping an eye on that and watching my health. It's a balance. I aim for about 5 - 6 hours daily, and I recall your recent PN about the benefits of naps.

[@HeroicBrian]

Ted1775 Awesome! You may be one of the few who can really thrive on that little sleep but there's a lot of research on the power of 8+!! :)

[@MarcyGoldsmith]

Brian, thank you! You have helped me so much and I can't wait to begin my number one habit. Your teaching, videos, Philosopher's Notes, are helping me meet my need for a happier life.

[@benja303]

Your channel is criminally underated!

[@HeroicBrian]

benja303 lol. Thanks! Just getting going. All in due time. :) High fives and let's do this! :)

[@mljack19]

Brian --- extraordinarily helpful. You are AWESOME at transmitting potent ideas in practical, pithy form!

[@HeroicBrian]

Myra Jackson Thanks so much, Myra! Thrilled you enjoyed it and I appreciate your kind words!

[@taranbirsingh2927]

This is the best compilation of habit tips I have seen on KZbin so far. Kudos to you! It must feel good to be changing thousands of lives with one page of your notebook.

[@HeroicBrian]

+Taranbir Singh Malik Thank you!! I'm definitely honored and inspired to help us optimize. Let's do this!! :) Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@taranbirsingh2927]

***** Cheers man! I just watched the video again. In just the very first tip, you explained beautifully the concept of finite willpower the importance of using that finite amount towards habit formation. I have started working on my habits again, and this time I am more mindful and aware of my willpower. I will post you with my progress in the coming weeks. Thanks again and cheers!! :)

[@HeroicBrian]

Taranbir Singh Malik Fantastic, good luck, and keep me posted! :)

[@ellemertz1753]

You are an amazing coach. You explain these books so effortlessly.

[@CUTESolutionsGent]

Being habit addicts, I must say that I really enjoyed this video! In my top 10 I would put: adjust your environment too make it easier for your habit to happen. Think about the what ifs... E.g. Like if you want to start running. What if it rains... then I will do some pushups at home. What if I am injured? Then I will try to do some exercises to stay fit (for the moment my leg hurts, so the last couple of days I have been working my arm muscles with weights). Be your own devils advocate! I will always have one pair of running shoes and shorts in my car. You won another subscriber!

[@philosopherkingwill3671]

I've watched 1000's of videos on youtube, this one may be the most useful one I have ever watched. Thanks for condensing this into a very understandable and actionable list. You are a master of your craft!

[@soumenbag6336]

1> use willpower wisely. Use willpower to create a new habit. 2> focus on physical fundies 3> Keystone habit 4> no your why? how thing going to change after installing it 5> commit 100%. ur mind will convince u will do it tomorrow or later in the day 6> make it daily. use a habit tracker 7> make it easy. don't plan for 60 min mediation instead do it for 5 min 8> never miss a day 9> Definitely never mess TWO day back to back. if u have missed the first day, next day first priority job is the missed habit 10> embrace the process. focus on investing time, not on the result. remember at first it's going to suck. if u do it anyway u will start seeing the benefit and u will become unstoppable at the end.

[@darylhx6955]

Brian! Only with this single video you changed the complete life of a few people by 100% for the rest of their lifes - incredible

[@liamcottell7491]

Wow!, cheers for the video, cant wait to watch more! I have lots of bad habits, some are 20 years+ old. Some are responsible for my marriage breakdown this year. Ive recognised them, and started changing them on my own a few months back. Its videos like these that give me inspiration to go hard and push on. Ive started a new life and new career, and im not bringing old habits with me. Im laying down new tracks to a better me & a better life. Thanks

[@HeroicBrian]

Liam Cottell Wonderful, Liam!! Here are some more great books on Habits you may dig: brianjohnson.me/philosophersnotes-tag/habits/

[@JamesDickens444]

Powerful Video Applying Right Now!

[@HeroicBrian]

+James Dickens Awesome and thanks, James! :) Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@JamesDickens444]

+Brian Johnson Immediate Implementation is the `Key`for me.

[@andreitcaciuc6283]

Great great video Brian! Forever grateful for all the work you put out. Been listening to "50 things" for about a year now and still have a lot to take from it.

[@HeroicBrian]

+Andrei Tcaciuc Amazing and thanks!!! Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@rnv353]

1. USe willpoer wisely 2. Focus on physiological fundies 3. Pick your keystone habit 4.Know your why 5. 100 % commitment 6.Make it a daily habit 7.Make it easy 8.Never miss a day 9.Definitely don't miss two 10. Embrace the process 11:30 recap

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@ergasonnenberg]

Thank you!! I am ready to get some habits on!

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@Telencephelon]

That may be the most considerate and well thought out list I've seen. Thanks

[@vivigenisis2208]

This was the first of your videos I've come across. SUPER helpful. I subscribed right away. Thank you for uploading!

[@JustinRAdams]

This is so good, Brian. Keep up the good work.

[@HeroicBrian]

***** Thanks, Justin!!

[@CrazyCowboyBuilds]

Awesome stuff Brian. I love the Miracle Morning book. Thanks for sharing

[@HeroicBrian]

Thanks!! Me, too! You see this? brianjohnson.me/philosophers-notes/the-miracle-morning-hal-elrod/ Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@CrazyCowboyBuilds]

+Brian Johnson Brilliant! I listen to at least 2-3 audio books a month driving and working out. Awesome idea you have. I really like the website you have too. I need to do one of my business websites more like yours. Is there a way I can get in touch with you?

[@9-starbusinesslord508]

This is what u call actual help. Brilliant brian!

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@lynnluisi6226]

I just discovered you wonderful channel. Thank you so much for the fantastic information. May you continue to have abundance, health and laughter.

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@marktaylorauthor1000]

This is awesome. Thank you. Supplements a lot of stuff and affirms others. The physiological part makes a lot of sense

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@madisonadams374]

Did you mention that you offer scholarships for your optimal living online classes and philosopher notes. I enjoy your work and your videos/summaries have introduced me to books that are great for my inner work. You know how it goes sometimes, to find yourself you sometimes need to give up life essentials (money) for the time being.

[@ThomasIkemann]

Best video on habits and how to change them I have seen on youtube so far (and I have seen alot^^). Great video! :)

[@HeroicBrian]

Thomas Ikemann Thank you, good sir! Thrilled you enjoyed and appreciate your kind words. :)

[@Nickpinn]

Thank you so much Brian, I am watching your videos every day and I will be subscribing to your micro lessons in the future!!! I would love to meet you one day!

[@HeroicBrian]

@117870680784478989735 Right on, Nicholas!! I appreciate your support and I'm excited to be virtually connected for now. Let's do this! :) Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@HornedDemoN]

Love your book summary videos, man! Keep it up!

[@lesliecullers1910]

Will be sharing with all my clients. Thank you. My new keystone habit is exercise everyday and LOVE IT. :)

[@HeroicBrian]

+Leslie Cullers Amazing and thanks and high fives to the exercise, Leslie!! :) Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@laurentlorenzo4843]

Brian, you're the man. Sincerely,

[@HeroicBrian]

Laurent Lorenzo Thank you, Laurent!! :)

[@ScottCofer]

Love them all Brian, but #6 particularly resonates. So important to repeat the Habit(s) daily! And giving permission to "suck" at first is crucial ... the only way to get better and approach mastery is repetition!

[@HeroicBrian]

ScottCofer Yes!!!

[@Sbannmarie]

Highly recommend the book Atomic Habits

[@HeroicBrian]

YES! We have that in our program. Check that out + join to get 600+ more here: www.optimize.me/pn/atomic-habits-james-clear - Zak & Team Optimize Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@hansy1305]

Thank you Brian!

[@trivelliistudy6873]

wow I just made a video on building habits, wish I watched this first it is so on point!! - Dan

[@AweZombE]

Now i know the basics .Thanks

[@cristiancris9378]

Those big ideas would give the best book on habit ever ;) "The bible of habit" :) GREAT video. Thank you Brian.

[@HeroicBrian]

cristian cris Big smile and big thanks, Cristian! :)

[@MatthewCSHughes]

Training has been my base habit. This has been a nice mornings 'feed my mind boost'. Thank you ;). Hope you're well ;)

[@HeroicBrian]

+MatthewCSHughes Right on! Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@HeroicBrian]

+Brian Johnson P.S. Free Habits class you might dig: brianjohnson.me/habits

[@MatthewCSHughes]

+Brian Johnson Thank you very much ;)

[@atcharachantharak3251]

Thank you so much for the video! I've been trying to change some of my bad habits. I'm going to try this!

[@HeroicBrian]

+Atchara Chantharak Thanks! You might really like this: brianjohnson.me/habits Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@alvin3171997]

What an outstanding video !

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@harshitjain8867]

THANKS SIR BRIAN ....!!!!

[@catherinekilgore619]

Thanks for sharing, Brian!

[@HeroicBrian]

Catherine Kilgore My pleasure, Catherine! :)

[@mad3m6n]

Brian you are simple amazing. Thanks for your precious advices.

[@HeroicBrian]

Pietro Sammarco Thank you, Pietro! The fun has just begun. Look forward to optimizing together in the months and years ahead!!

[@silverskiess5966]

These are really good instructions..I made it.. I quited LOL addiction.Keep it up sir!

[@HeroicBrian]

+Silver Skiess Thanks!! :) Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@DallyingDebz]

Def going to try this, thanks Brian

[@HeroicBrian]

Debbie Scriven Awesome, Debbie! :)

[@DM-bn6bf]

This is fantastic. Good job man

[@firasscheme2257]

a good habit is to dedicate 15 minutes/day in the morning to watch and learn each time from another one of your great 101-videos ;-)

[@EanWeichsel]

Wow good video! Thanks so much. Gonna implement and optimize. Cheers

[@HeroicBrian]

Ean Weichsel Thank you, Ean!! Here's to optimizing! :)

[@DerrikDesanj]

awesome talk. thank you brian

[@d.t.richardson3762]

Great motivation. Appreciate your work!!

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@bm4995]

You are great..... Thank God, at least i have a habit always learn from youtube how to make a better me.... and finally found your channel.... thank you so much for sharing with us.... greeting from Indonesia

[@HeroicBrian]

Budi Mardiono Thanks, Budi!! Greetings from California! (I love Indonesia and lived in Bali for a year!)

[@johncardelli3503]

Thank you so much!

[@pincherty]

Best book for me about building lasting habits is "mini habits" by Stephen Guise. This book is life changing

[@HeroicBrian]

Rym Bs Awesome. Just got it! thanks for the rec!! :)

[@losblancos99]

I'm so glad I stumbled across this channel today. Some great videos. Any books you recommend reading for young someone who's about to start their last year of high school like myself? Thanks

[@True8Bit]

Pure gold

[@HeroicBrian]

True8Bit Thank you!! :)

[@madogblue]

Awesome video, subscribed!

[@HeroicBrian]

madogblue Thanks and welcome! :)

[@pinkunicornglitter]

I was reading about habit last night so this is extra interesting! I think it is important that we value promises we make to ourselves, because then it is less acceptable to let ourselves down. We should all strive to make a habit of making positive habits :)

[@HeroicBrian]

pinkunicornglitter YES!

[@Ted1775]

hey Brian,...."Hardoholic "...is apt word! I have been and probably am a " Hardoholic " about a specific goal that I am working and studying toward in my profession as a sommelier. "Success List" -- great idea!, changing altitude and attitude.

[@HeroicBrian]

Ted1775 Awesome and thanks for your note, Ted!!

[@Woody59825]

Great video!!

[@HeroicBrian]

Tony Wood Thanks, Tom! :)

[@jennifernoble3282]

thanks this should help my university experience!

[@ICanThrive]

Best video yet, this is legendary, what an awesome vid & points, fantastic! :D

[@HeroicBrian]

Healthy Body Mind Soul Thank you!! :)

[@elins2567]

This is amazing!!! Thank you!! I listened it a lot!!!

[@prashanthsubramanian3583]

Loved it. Subscribed!!

[@prashanthsubramanian3583]

Prashanth Subramanian and shared

[@prashanthsubramanian3583]

Prashanth Subramanian and noted them down.

[@HeroicBrian]

Prashanth Subramanian Thanks, Prashanth!! I appreciate your support and look forward to optimizing together! :)

[@pattimiller4643]

Bian - thank you so much for this video! Your real, practical approach is very encouraging! As I'm working to develop a couple new routines - your excellent advice is helpful and motivating. .

[@HeroicBrian]

Patti Miller Fantastic and thanks for your note, Patti!!

[@ramintabagvile212]

Great video Thanks

[@kuchanmcaleese]

Thank you for this lecture, Brian - it does inspire me to do stuff I feel will help me & my husband and basically everyone around me. I'm trying to get better and better every day but the structure you're suggesting makes it so much more likely to happen. Thanks. ;-)

[@chrisCore95]

Great video!

[@HeroicBrian]

+Chris Gerrby thanks, chris! You might like this full class: brianjohnson.me/habits-101/ Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@1lesko]

great video!

[@CriZFreestyle]

Thank you and subscribed :)

[@HeroicBrian]

+CriZFreestyle Thanks and thanks!! :) Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@bryanyoung668]

great info!!!

[@TheJillyWisdomGroup]

WillPower! LoveTHIS!

[@Ramesh-wi4kb]

i listened to it very good

[@HeroicBrian]

Ramesh Thx!

[@TheGrandSchemes]

Great video Brian. This really clarifies a few things for me. Truly grateful for that. I heard you mention meditation. What other habits would you suggest to employ on a daily basis that could have a positive impact on people's lives?

[@Digit1st]

Amazing how your videos come along just when I have made a commitment to change something(s) in my life. Very insprirational to receive confirmation that one is making the right choices. Thank you! I use a great app right now (Way of Life) that is really helping me to keep on track - I highly recommend it for those looking to set up new good habits or quitting old bad ones. A great way to follow your progress, very motivating. Can gardening be a keystone habit? I usually end up in my garden after work for a bit of peace and meditation. After that everything else seems to fall happily into place. Nurturing my (very small) garden seems to be a metaphore for how I approach other parts of my life. Once again Brian - really enjoy your videos and how you share your ideas.

[@HeroicBrian]

Jo Seaton Awesome and thanks for sharing, Jo! :)

[@michaelpaoneofficial]

Brian! This is great stuff. I'm having trouble with cue/triggers piece. My keystone habit is to write every day. Do you have more material that digs into setting triggers?

[@j.nicolebenigno6041]

Yes You Astonish me with goodness!!! I will sign up next month

[@HeroicBrian]

nicole benigno Big smile and excited to grow together, Nicole! I appreciate your support and kind words! :)

[@aeksinsang932]

Brilliant; thanks.

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@1theinsanity118]

Hey there Brian.Your work is very nice and informative.I have a question that bothers me quite a bit.When I install a new habit and I decided to do for example meditation,I start with lets say for 5 minutes.How do I know when to step it up? I know it takes 10 days to even set that habit in place,but when do I like step it up a notch ,so now instead of 5 minutes I do 10 minutes.So the specific question is how do I know when should I take it to the next level?

[@austingoyne3039]

HabitRPG. If you're used to the reward process of gaming, this is an amazing resource for making new habits.

[@DarrelPopef]

great video

[@HeroicBrian]

+Darrel Popef Thanks, Darrel! Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@peermanentinjogginghose7815]

Oh my god, this video is soo good! Thank you a lot! Now I know how and that I get it done :)

[@charly40fication]

One of the most valuable Video I've seen from you. SHIT AWESOME! Thanks a lot Brian :)

[@HeroicBrian]

charly40fication Yayuh! Thank you and my pleasure. :)

[@charly40fication]

I love your humbleness to comment to every of my comments, have a great day!

[@HeroicBrian]

charly40fication Thanks! And I appreciate your enthusiastic support!!

[@charly40fication]

I'm already sharing your Videos on two FB-Pages, keep rocking!

[@HeroicBrian]

charly40fication Amazing. Thank you thank you! :)

[@indys3654]

Hi Brian, just curious, do you make these 101 and micro class videos by taking best ideas from different books or just one book? Then these are the best videos on self help on web as users dont need to read multiple books. Wow....you are a genius and work so hard..may you achieve best in life..

[@HeroicBrian]

Great question! These ideas come from many sources, not just one. Thanks so much for your kind words, I'll pass them along! Zak | Team Optimize Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@plush1993]

Excellent

[@luddity]

Set speed to 1.25 for better watchability

[@elizalibby2767]

This may be a silly question, but I think my keystone would be waking up/staying up. Have you encountered any one else with something so basic to begin this process? Or would you suggest I try to wake/stay up AND...fill in the blank? I have never asked for input from anyone via the "comment" section before :) Thanks in advance.

[@moezbenhamouda4725]

wake up and take a Cold shower

[@elizalibby2767]

***** Such a simple thing! I have never considered that! Thank you :)

[@moezbenhamouda4725]

never hesitate, count to 10 and turn the tap on.

[@elizalibby2767]

***** :-)

[@MrJoelmattsson]

Hey! Do you think there's a maximum threshold of habits? And is it possible that it vary from person to person?

[@Vagabund92]

Use Minihabits(keep it easy) and play the HabitRPG, an app to gamify your (habit-)life! Brian, thank you for these awsome ideas!

[@HeroicBrian]

Vagabund92 Love it! And I'm reading Mini Habits now! Let's do this! :)

[@Telencephelon]

11:30 Restepping everything.

[@somanramakrishnan2294]

Subbed. ty

[@HeroicBrian]

+Soman Rama Krishnan Thanks!! Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@peeteri95]

Subbed. Respect from Finland.

[@HeroicBrian]

Peter Koski Thanks, Peter!!

[@peeteri95]

Thanks to you mate! This video and especially the videos about the purpose and meaning really hit me hard on the face. Just what I needed. Thanks!

[@HeroicBrian]

Peter Koski Right on. Let's do this, sir!! :)

[@davidgu3651]

How can i get your 101 class if i just have debit card?

[@mosesbeard3795]

Brian Im sure your failure with the book The Power of Habits by Charles Duhigg. My question is after reading his book Im a bit confused and was wondering if you could help. In the Book he speaks of Cue, Routine, And Reward. My problem with that came after he then said "Keep" the Cue and the Reword but change the Routine. Could you explain how someone Keeps the Cue /Reward as they both seem equally damaging to me as the Routine. I guess what I mean is a cue could be I want to stay up late (Bad) which leads to a routine of Staying up late (bad habit) Which leads to a reward of Nothing but making me tired from getting up early and being more productive. Why would I keep the cue and reward lol ... Hope this isn't muddy :( Thanks

[@HeroicBrian]

Moses Beard First, you see this? brianjohnson.me/philosophers-notes/the-power-of-habit-duhigg/ Quick take before checking in for dad duty! :) I'd say that your "wanting to stay up late" is a DESIRE not a cue per se. The cue would be the sun going down or your clock saying it's 8:00 (or whatever) then you'd use that old cue to trigger a new routine such as shutting down all electronics (good idea!) then you'd get the reward of feeling great--only the next morning when you wake up rather than the hit you currently get staying up late. Make sense?!

[@mosesbeard3795]

***** Got it just checked out your other video before you posted it cleared it up perfectly . You do change the cue I liked the word you used "Planted" The night before :) I just got confused when the author said keep the cue as I couldn't understand why the flip I would want to do that when it is one of the reasons for my bad habits. Totally got it now thanks again ..

[@HeroicBrian]

Moses Beard Fantastic! :)

[@julianr6534]

Hey Brian - is it possible to hire you for consulting/coaching?

[@HeroicBrian]

+Julian R Hey Julian: I appreciate you asking! Short answer: No. I'm 100% focused on my ONE Thing of serving our members: brianjohnson.me/membership/ If you're a member there, I'm happy to chat via our messaging tool and respond to short questions with short (but hopefully impactful!) answers! :) Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@j.nicolebenigno6041]

My computerr is cranky, can you PLEASE tell me the meditation Cd. I think it was refrenced in this episode. LOVE YOUR WORK!!!!!!! jayne nicole

[@HeroicBrian]

nicole benigno Thanks, Nicole! I think you mean this meditation by Kelly Howell that I referenced in my episode on her great book, Brain Power! www.brainsync.com/retrieve-your-destiny.html

[@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge]

you're really good

[@HeroicBrian]

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[@eonryan8491]

7:10, 8:21

[@j.nicolebenigno6041]

Thank you. I will order one oher meditations. I You are the best!! I tell everyone to subscribe.

[@HeroicBrian]

nicole benigno Awesome and thanks, Nicole! :)

[@stargazergirll3370]

How can i break a bad habit? how cant i break any sick routine? i haven't found an answer yet in any of the books i purchased ..

[@HeroicBrian]

+StarGazerGirL L (StarGazerGirLl) Free full class here: brianjohnson.me/habits Optimize is now free! Sign up/tell your friends! www.optimize.me

[@isaaca1036]

Great video. This is a great planning guide. However, this does not implement any good tips or techniques to stick to habits or prevent failure early on.. I'm guessing you'll make another video or want people to just go by trial and error. A big one you also missed is not to jump into too many habits at once..