Tiny Changes with Big Results // Ground Up 083

[@Chaz.hands.]

The pace & clarity that this man talks is bringing a lot of peace to my morning.

[@nikkicaldwell6438]

"The good is always the enemy of the best." was such a great quote a friend told me many years ago. Thought you'd appreciate it too.

[@Chaz.hands.]

@@nikkicaldwell6438 Yeah, I really like that. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@lmtt123]

Yeah I fell asleep too

[@cameronmcgillivray7122]

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[@cameronmcgillivray7122]

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[@ewananmo2404]

4:40 - Good Heart's Law - 6:49 6:50 - You do not rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your system - 8:43 8:44 - How to make habits stick - 12:06 12:07 - Why are we mindless - 14:40 14:41 - Keystone habits 17:01 - Decisive moments - 19:07 19:08 - How many habits at a time 21:04 - How long does it take to form a habit

[@user-mc5fg3fx5w]

Thanks

[@mishuvo2649]

King ♔

[@koodingu]

Two years later and Im still flossing daily because of this interview. Thank you both !

[@Futurezuck]

I am23 years old 25 years later I am flossing daily thanks to this interview

[@starandfire1178]

@@Futurezuck sorry, what is flossing daily?

[@Futurezuck]

@@starandfire1178 congratulations you are useless

[@cp6uh88]

3 years 😃

[@starandfire1178]

@@Futurezuck WTF?

[@SprinkleOhSprinkle]

22:03 "Habits are not a finish line to cross they're a lifestyle to live" 1:13:50 "You have something inside of you that no one else has if you don't create that, the world will never get it again in any form. Your JOB is not to judge the work it's to create the work."

[@rainyjazz9849]

Best quote

[@vanzrealm]

I’m a dental hygienist and I can’t tell you how difficult changing the habit of flossing is for individuals. One tip I find that I give my patients is to keep their floss by their remote control so that when they are watching TV they can floss. In this scenario they floss daily and they floss longer. The reality of it is that no one wants to stare into their bathroom mirror and floss. I’ve seen great changes with this change in habit.

[@LilSimen]

I'll try this advice.. I struggle with controlling the floss, so I end up shoving it too deep and start bleeding :/ Some teeth are too tight and therefore hard to floss..

[@MariaTsapatsari]

Wow!!! How creative is that? I'm using this advice! thank you!

[@lisar.2549]

Vânia this habit changed my life for the better! I can’t believe that Matt said that reading every day was more important. As if!

[@vanzrealm]

@@LilSimen could be tartar buildup which is why you can't get the floss through properly. I'd getting a professional cleaning soon.

[@vanzrealm]

Remember boys and gals... Only floss the teeth you want to keep :)

[@senamuku]

Thanks a lot Matt for the content loved this and James's book as well! NOTES Part1: 04:43 Goodheart's law - a measure seizes to be a good measure once it becomes the target 06:40 YOU WIN THE GAME BY FOCUSING ON THE GAME NOT THE SCOREBOARD THE SCORE TAKES CARE OF ITSELF 14:44 we're building habits anyway regardless if we want to or not - how can I develop the most optimum habits for myself? 14:59 keystone habits 18:43 decisive moments -> KS habits make it easier to make the right decision during a decisive moment 19:06 really only have to master Decisive moments then your day will be set to go a certain way! 20:04 a collection of your 1% daily habits compounding over time is what changes your life not necessarily just 1 habit! 21:58 have the 90 day approach - it takes 90 days to build a habit but a lifetime to maintain it! 24:17 instead of focusing on the results changing focus on the habits that cause the results to occur! Kinda like treating the symptoms without looking at the underlying cause 25:42 a goal provides a clear guidepost and direction for you to work in - like a Polaris star for you to aim for! 26:50 indecision is worse than making the wrong decision - reminds me of Ray Dalio: Pain + Reflection = Progress, regardless if you make mistakes or not taking action and pairing it with reflection is what allows progress to be made 27:59 your habits determine how much progress you make towards your goal/Polaris star 30:14 there's 7.7bn ppl in the world so regardless of what you choose there's always gonna be someone somewhere who is willing to drop everything and make their no.1 priority becoming the best at that one niche you've chosen --> its delusional to think that by just working smart you'll win - focus on working hard + smart but at the same time realise that this is a long term journey you're going on 33:38 think of your life in seasons - each season had a different definition of success - also the seasons paradigm is fractal so it can resemble what you focus on in a day/month/quarter/year/decade etc --> doing this will decrease the chances of you having regrets and not maximising all aspects of your life! 34:21 this season method allows you to be less distracted by things which are important and probably will help you a bit but are not priorities 1/2 on your list - so your excuse can be "it's just not the season for that" e.g. learning an instrument vs learning high income skill 35:24 Yeah I too have a lot of things I'm interested in I guess the best thing I could do is start thinking of life in seasons - so season for learning High income skill/ season for travelling + building experience + season to pursue art etc this will partition relevant time for relevant activities and decrease feeling burnt out 35:49 Matt advices to focus on 1 main key habit/skill to improve upon in the beginning will make better and more fulfilling progress this way 36:57 become world class at one discipline will open doors to entering and becoming great at others! e.g learn videography and scale YT channel --> able to grow network and meet high performers via YT channel! 37:13 but it's a bit like having golden handcuffs if you're not aware! - The more successful you are at something -> the more opportunities will come your way -> the more distractions you have -> the more you need to say no and FOCUS! 37:29 nothing destroys success like success...lol 39:25 is success inevitable if you just work hard enough? 40:09 genes play a role if you want to be GREAT! You can build up your skills to become good at something but you wont be as great as someone who already has the biases to be good or great at the certain skill e.g short vs tall basketball players 41:11 mentions big 5 psychoanalytical personality test and says that the 5 variables are actually tied to your genetics 42:11 design your environment so it's customised to your personality traits so that you're more biased to inducing the habits necessary to achieve your targets set and thus success 43:08 genes and personality traits dont remove the need for strategy they actually INFORM you on how your strategy should look! 43:20 having better understanding of your genetic makeup/personality traits allows you to design an env that works FOR you not against you! 44:13 gd point - Personality = The set of traits that follow you from environment to environment - the traits that stick basically 44:15 the traits that change are due to environmental influences! So you may be actually more introverted, consciousness etc than you think 45:33 James thinking of exploring the territory of aligning your env with your personalty kinda reminds me of Cal Newports building designs to maximise productivity! Also something I am really interested in and deffo want to experiment with! 45:51 you can get remarkable results when you're well trained at the skill + your env works with you to maximise action on the habits which get results! 46:54 the layering of skills is what induces options 47:27 With any individual trait or skill its harder to stand out with - but by layering them all together makes you a lot more unique and more valuable asset to the market - reminds me of Sam Ovens advice on becoming specialised in a specific niche first and mastering that before broadening your niche 49:29 In terms of risk - James Clear likes taking the Nasim Taleb approach - Limited downside but unlimited upside- so you're clear on what the investment and "loss" is but you cannot be certain of how high the potential will be "unbounded upside" 52:05 That's super interesting! Jame's Personal Brand is called JamesClear.com and not betterhabits.com or something like that - this name gives him much more freedom to be able to delve into a range of different topics! 53:08 You're going to be boxed by your audience regardless - it just makes things simpler - branding allows you to define that box however 53:56 damn they're discussing domain names and how they ended up just sticking with their own name at the end - I should keep this in mind 54:17 honestly at the end of the day branding isn't the most important thing - the content and the relationship with your audience is key - if you're smashing it with your content your audience will return and remember you regardless of your branding (within reason ofc lol) 54:53 THE WORK YOU DO IS YOUR BRAND! 56:58 the goal of any creative professional is to make your product soo amazing that ppl CANT NOT talk about it! e.g Elon Musk's Tesla + SpaceX 57:16 but its kinda like a balance - on the other side make sure you're also putting in work to attract audience - so maximising all the tools at your disposal to build your audience and deliver high value content!

[@senamuku]

Notes Part 2: 01:03:03 James gets sources of info from different industry's/markets and sees how he can apply it to the niche he is servicing - this way bringing in unique perspective to the problems his niche has to deal with - and thus better solutions 01:03:47 the most interesting ideas are often at the intersection of different areas - think of Venn diagrams stacked on-top of each other - right in the middle is the gold 01:03:55 checkout James's article on 1st principles thinking 01:04:31 its only by distilling down items to their fundamental parts you can recombine them and create something new and innovative! 01:05:01 Wow the Gutenberg press was actually made this way! 01:05:29 if you can draw from a range of different sources in different verticals then you can merge them to create something unique and of high value to your niche! Dont copy any thing word for word lol but draw inspiration from them and recombine! 01:05:37 dont try to be someone else - infuse your own style and your own experiences into what youre creating! 01:06:58 Crazy! The dead outnumber the living 15:1 can deffo learn and stand on the shoulders of giants! Its likely that someone has tried to solve what you're working on right now so learn from them and generate ideas on how to apply the knowledge to your problems now! 01:07:39 thats super interesting! So much has been learned over the existence of humanity (and so much will be) that if you think you're contributing something massive its like you're adding the next 1-2% of knowledge to humanity - we stand on the shoulders of giants before us and learn from then then apply what we have learnt to advance humanity even more so this cycle can be repeated! Kinda like evolution but for knowledge (The evolution of knowledge) 01:08:25 when matt first started out he was copying lot of people- process is similar to music production- copy others to build your skills until get to point where can combine skills to make more and more unique sound 01:08:43 making "shitty versions" of the ppl who inspire us is how we learn and grow - it's part of the process of improving and mastering any skill! 01:09:44 checkout the Helsinki bus story article on James blog 01:10:29 as long as you keep on creating and learning from different sources and combining knowledge into value for niche - it'll get to a point where your content is very unique and ppl havent seen it before just like a bus stopping at a stop in a rural area 01:11:02 suddenly the things that ppl didn't find as interesting before is suddenly a lot more interesting - DUE TO WHERE IT ALL LED YOU IN RETROSPECT! 01:12:48 107bn ppl have lived before only 7.7bn ppl living now! 01:14:41 Quick Qs rap up 01:15:17 How do you deal with doubt? Time + Feedback cycles (the more James has experienced doubt and overcome it the more reference points he has to be moore confident that he can overcome it) 01:15:50 If life doesn't challenge you you should challenge yourself! 01:15:59 Pain + Reflection = Progress 01:16:18 wow interesting! If you're not feeling and witnessing doubt then you're not in the right place - doubt is conducive to growth - it means you're in growth territory and have the opportunity to progress here! 01:17:47 Any habits important for content creators to do? - Fitness+Exercise, Reading = a meta habit that improves every area of your life - books are your council to navigate through life, 01:19:33 videos lead with entertainment then follow with education whilst books lead with education and follow with entertainment (non fiction) 01:22:08 what's the simplest advice but has most impact? focus on Result Producing Activities and habits - figure out what moves the needle and put in your reps!

[@senamuku]

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[@solo0link]

@@senamuku Thank you

[@greendodgy]

Thank you. Great to read these highlights after watching the video.

[@baoanhnguyen6405]

Thank you

[@rachels432]

''Habits are not a finish line to cross, they are lifestyles to live''. love it

[@AastryBrocolirose]

I love how on track this episode stayed. "Your job is not to judge the work, your job is to create the work" nicely ties back with "not looking at the scoreboard". And why are all your guests this cool? the atmosphere is always so soothing and motivating at the same time... ♥︎

[@teymyneytor]

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[@tr1stan706]

Jesus Rojas I really want that outcome, but it seems quite unrealistic to become my dream self overnight. How would it work with such a short term mindset?

[@karlos1008]

This interview is pure gold. I've listened like 4 times in the past few weeks and everything just clicks with how I've wanted to improve my life. Thanks heaps Matt and James! Greetings from Brisbane.

[@MatthewEncina]

Rewatched this episode after a few years. Great discussion. Thanks guys. PS i flossed after this

[@adhisboucha295]

I flossed while listening to this interview.

[@jacobkennedy1009]

Hi Matthew 👋 Love your content

[@denisaforeverinlove]

I've been struggling for such a long time with criticizing myself and being so harsh on myself. The illustration with the seed and growth simply opened my eyes. Thank you Matt for having James on the podcast, I am now better because of both of you. Keep up the good work!

[@nastinayte7526]

Literally the most valuable video I have ever watched!! I am extremely scatterbrained when it comes to organizing my goals. I have struggled with changing my life, and making micro changes towards good habits seems to be the way! Thanks for this!

[@osheas]

"The good is always the enemy of the best." was such a great quote a friend told me many years ago. Thought you'd appreciate it too.

[@AlPal4554]

This was literally one of the best podcasts so far. James was incredibly insightful and well spoken - I even took out my pen and wrote down some of your conversation! If there ever comes a time where you invite back former guests (although there are so many wonderful people out there to speak to), I would adore listening to you guys chat again.

[@LeFirin]

This guy is really something.. His knowledge is BEYOND

[@Lazycat2094]

I am truly grateful to see hard-working people like you on KZbin.

[@annakotch]

2 years later and I keep going back to this interview & his book!

[@justinkearl2212]

It's interesting watching this after having read the book. He often reiterates the book nearly word-for-word, which goes to show how concrete his thoughts around these subjects are.

[@zippo4042]

You are literally building a gold mine of knowledge with these interviews. Thank you!

[@mohammedismailkhalid4395]

There are so many nuggets in this video and the book of his- and the amazing part- is, it all makes sense. I'm really glad that I got the chance to read his book and watch this podcast (Matt definitely asked good questions and was genuine throughout this video). Thanks Matt and James.

[@ryanc8201]

I feel like these podcasts are pearls because I feel so lucky to have found them

[@JonCintron]

The environmental change he was hinting at made the most sense to me. You do what you see around you and self-control plays the biggest part in that.

[@transcript.16a97]

James and Matt! Two of my favorite people on the same platform! Thank you Matt for making this happen. Easily one of my favorite episodes.

[@evawealot]

i feel like i should’ve payed to watch that. you guys have moved me so much my life is about to change so much thank you for the everlasting support

[@russellmasters5764]

I’d be very interested in seeing how these views transfer to a life with children. A lot of the ‘growth’ community seem to be single or without children and I find it incredibly difficult to build routine as a single father of two small boys.

[@katehughes454]

I was thinking the same thing, SP of three.

[@sny6558]

This is very interesting. On the other hand I live alone/ no kids. I sometimes think that having other people/kids around would help me establish habits/ routines a bit better as they too would be stakeholders and raising the stakes would prompt me to stick to things for longer. I lived with my parents until I was 18 - they were masters of sticking to things. Routines ran flawlessly for them/us. Even till today. Living alone allows for a level of freedom and relaxation that can lead to procrastination.

[@DicePersonalGrowth]

There's an article about parenting and habits on his website

[@kaelleallen3950]

Most kids thrive under routine, you just have to take some time to practice together

[@amandalynnhesson2328]

It definitely adds a level of overwhelmed when you add a dependent or a few into the mix! Lol Single mother of 3 small kiddos. I think you just have to focus on your habits & give yourself grace & a lot of deep breathing helps me!!!!

[@harshadgandhi1]

Great video man !! Just one suggestion - Have the name of your guest in the title of the video or podcast, like you have on your website. Makes it easier to browse and play what I'm interested in😊

[@SUPERTEROO]

This ^

[@Chaz.hands.]

Agreed

[@meggurmt9200]

I could listen to this dude all day. So much wisdom.

[@bethanyrose8956]

Was listening to the minimalists religiously for ages.. but gotten so busy and watchin youtube more recently until i stumbled on your channel and of course recognise that youre a minimalist i heard about you on their podcast but gosh you have such a good point of view its so refreshing. And your views are about more than minimalism

[@TravelingwithKristin]

This is a great interview. I 100% agree with decreasing friction between habits you want to adopt and increasing it between bad habits. That strategy helped me start flossing every day, meditating for over 1,100 days in a row, eliminating my phone and TV habit, and teaching myself how to DJ. It’s such a simple strategy but works for everything.

[@meiyenlim6100]

Absolutely love this podcast! James is so articulate in conveying these key insights and love all the probing questions from Matt! Best podcast I've heard all year

[@danielreidy1251]

Truly awesome, passionate creative people sharing actionable valuable content. If the internet had mor Matts we would live in a better world! Thanks gentlemen.

[@eaceves]

I just finished listening to this podcast on Spotify and this is the first time I do that while driving. I will start listening to your podcasts while commuting. Came home and ordered James' book from Amazon.

[@Back_To_Basics]

My goodness.. The best podcast that I have ever heard. I’m going to get his book and get my life in shape through good habits/ system and trust that it will yield results.

[@amospan14]

This was great! Increasing the friction (taking out batteries of TV remote) and changing the environment design (turning the TV to face the wall) was a great idea. Also, putting the floss right next to the tooth brush to reduce friction for flossing is what I do daily, so kudos! Thanks for the conversation fellas!

[@Ekaxas]

This was really refreshing. I listened to it while practicing my craft on a Sunday afternoon, getting ready for Monday implementation. Very insightful and informative. Thank you Matt.

[@_startup_boy]

James Clear, the person who completely change my habits and life. His book Atomic habits and podcasts are incredibly worth seeing it. Everyone must read and watch it.... Lots of love from my side ❤❤❤

[@dotcassilles1488]

My brain is having a meltdown as I try to absorb the awesome information that is packed into this conversation. I watch a few minutes then pause it to write notes and reflect on how I can implement it all in my life. Knowledge distilled/concentrated in this way is so valuable. Thank you very much. Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot

[@AtazuM]

Damn, these last few podcasts have been insanely awesome, can't even put it down and listening to it in background - just end up watching it, without anything else going on at the same time.

[@xtremesporter96]

Outstanding talk, loved every minute of it! My favorite blogger and favorite youtuber together and it contains everything I could have hoped for and more. Just amazing

[@Ilkin560]

James Clear is definitely the best motivator I have ever seen! He doesn't claim do this you, you'll get rich,do that cos I do this. He is the real rock!

[@Miracle7Seven]

Today I was feeling really bad, so I wanted to go for a walk, which turned into a jog up and down the street. I felt really good afterward and it lead me to this. I've sorta watched your channel for a while but never had the focus to watch a podcast but now I'm watching 17 minutes in and on going!

[@adobongbata8432]

WHAT I LOVE TO THIS CHANNEL IS THE BREAKING DOWN OF WHAT PEOPLE GOING THROUGH WITH , BEYOND REALISTIC

[@coltoneff]

I remember watching this when it came out, it had a lot of great info but it felt like just another episode. Here I am 2 years later, quarantined in nyc for three months and extremely depressed, listening to it again because someone on reddit told me to. funny how with self help stuff, it's more about when you hear it than if you hear it. cheers ✌️

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

Wow. Matt and James, Thank you for a great conversation. There were so many nuggets of knowledge packed into this episode. I used to really dislike using the term, "habit" because I felt the definition wasn't congruent with how I personally felt about them but, I can definitely support how James talks about habits. Once again, thank you.

[@antoniarashida]

Helped me totally rethink how I was approaching my goals! Now I focus on consistency & micro wins daily ❤️ thank you so much!

[@shankarnathbackup]

One of the best videos on this channel, Matt. Really good content. Thx!

[@liraop]

This one is a beautiful piece of knowledge and education. It's so dense that is certainly one of those videos one watches whenever needs some direction in life. Amazing! I hope getting a copy Clear's book soon. Great work, Matt.

[@carissima1011]

Is that a framed photo of the Rock in a mock turtleneck and fanny pack in the back ground behind James?

[@myriam9898]

Yep.

[@DreamScorcher]

Oh god

[@neshmahenkel2428]

Cara Steenstra 😂

[@TheLordPranamya]

Is it?

[@wilhelmina8843]

Eagle eyes!! You've got to love The Rock for posting that picture of his old self..he has a good sense of humor about himself. You've got to appreciate the host's sense of humor and perspective for putting that on his wall.

[@hillarykaelomolebatsi4783]

This was honest and refreshing ... I love James Clear and I also bought Atomic Habits ... but there is a feeling of James standing by every word he says that’s reassuring that his not just on to sales . thanks Matt

[@ashleysouffrant1320]

Didn't read the book yet, been meaning to - listening to this podcast it becomes mandatory! Thanks for sharing, enjoyed the positive and chill vibe, felt like home.

[@kalinatodorova1850]

You just made my day more productive,great and diverse content as always,looking forward to the next one

[@KZWavy]

Kalina Todorova agreed

[@JosKvillert]

Have re-listened to a lot of the ground up episodes. So much value. Miss this podcast, Matt. I hope it resurrect sometime in the future.

[@thesabdog]

probably not... only podcast he does now is his secret one on patreon

[@AikoiEmil]

Those suckers paying on Patreon so I don’t have to watch ads on these videos. Oh wait... I’m one of them :/

[@martinng370]

Joining September on. I mean haven't we all gotten value from the videos?

[@juanmonterrey5982]

I know right! Who would pay 12 dollars for video's about video's. Me, ah fuck. I'm addicted. Enjoy the ad-free video fuckers.

[@rzhmd]

Maaan, I'm broke and wouldn't mind ads on this channel, as long as he doesn't start with sponsored videos.

[@martinng370]

@@rzhmd I honestly wouldn't mind either format. But addfree is the way he feels more free to work so there goes a dollar

[@veronikakarabanyoga]

@@juanmonterrey5982 ззю хз

[@karenzhang1020]

I literally sat on the edge of my chair listened all the way through.. great great stuff, it totally resonated with me. Thanks Matt.

[@carprincess]

This was a great episode. I'm so glad you managed to get James Clear on this videocast

[@KaraHill9857]

I am one of those people who likes to do a lot of activities and learn many skills and I want to be excellent at ALL of it (programming, web design, photography, videography, etc...). Just like what you said, this makes it difficult to pick just ONE skill and focus on mastering it because it is impossible to be excellent at everything. This video encouraged me to at least take a closer look at those skills to find what I am truly passionate about and work towards improving that. So, thanks for that! I really enjoy your videos!

[@jancoswanepoel3657]

Thanks for making these Podcasts man, its very helpfull

[@SUPERTEROO]

I'm at 49:43 in this video and while pausing to write notes, I just wanted to say without any hyperbole: for me, in my current situation in life, this podcast is actually life changing! Thank you to both of you. edit: The T.K Coleman episode is also great and definitely worth a listen if you like this episode.

[@janiceg7661]

Interesting! So, I implement systems and one saying is “clicks are currency” and doctors hate clicking through screens. To get them to adopt the new system and cease using the old, we put pop ups and extra clicks if they signed into the old system, to get them to the new one. It worked. Thank you for your video!

[@AnthonyCSN]

A lot of great ideas here, been wanting to stop mindless scrolling on my phone so I set it to unlock with a password that I have to type every time. I pick up my phone, remember that it will take time to unlock and then say nevermind.

[@sergiosotomayor4655]

This is the first episode I watch until the end, the topic was very interesting and as always your production is top notch! thumbs up!

[@inglesnafala]

Such an inspiring podcast, I was listening to it while working on my stuff. And the last advice which was about people focusing too much on the things that cause 1% or 2% of difference like what kind of supplement or sneakers would be better was right on point for me. This is the one thing I keep telling my students whenever I feel they are getting lost and feel stuck in their English studies: Do the essential first and the extra can come after the essential is being done consistently.

[@glenhoddinott3799]

Seriously the best interview I've seen in years.

[@jessicam2795]

I recently found your channel and I've been binging over all your videos. They're all amazing! :)

[@TIMEnayda]

Fascinating and Mindblowing interview! There are so many golden nuggets here! Thank you for making this

[@drpoorvakulkarni8473]

This video is pure gold. Thank you Matt & James 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jeremiahclark389]

You both have great content and insight on this topic! Thanks for sharing, very helpful for my thought process during this time of my life for the habits and decisions I’m trying to make now!

[@timeaabelovsky7103]

I just find you on youtube a few days ago. I've seen The minimalists and I loved every second of it, i just didn't know that you were behind the camera.. And now im like...where have i'v been all this time? what i watched before on youtube? how the heck i didnt know about you? :D Your style, your videos, your podcast is everything man.. so much value.. so interesting... I truly love what you are doing here. :) thank you

[@monagopal6497]

This is by far your best podcast!!! Loved it!!

[@meghandorsey2312]

So excited to read his book, even though this is a few years old I'm glad to be hearing from him for the first time now!

[@deanontheinterwebs]

Thanks -- plenty more things now to focus on with my habits! Back in my university days (1990-ish) a friend's family only hired a TV in January (Australian summer holidays) to watch the Australian Open tennis. It wasn't about affordability -- they had a wonderful business and home in one of Melbourne's best suburbs. But they never wanted their family to be TV-orientated. Later, I went almost a decade without the regular Aussie "free to air" channels (as where I lived, I didn't have a good antenna to get the signal). I never missed it -- and still only barely watch it now (really only for coverage of the cricket occasionally) -- coming up on 20 years. As a teenager I had my own TV and VHS player in my bedroom (the good ol' 1980s) -- but since leaving home, I can't imagine having a TV in the bedroom. I sleep better too when I leave my phone at my (home) office desk, rather than take it with me to bed.

[@n.c.467]

I am just seeing this episode at the beginning of 2019 - but it was the perfect thing to watch for the new year. This is one of the best interview guests you've had, imho.So glad you introduced James Clear to us - on the way to order his book, Atomic Habits and to visit Patreon for you. Thanks, Matt.

[@dotcassilles1488]

Im just seeing this video at the start of 2020. Did your life change much in the last year? I hope it has. Im changing my life, rebuilding it one moment at a time

[@coraleeczinkota3424]

Great insight re: work/life balance @ 29:06. The question becomes do those in power or key decision-makers respect and/or have grace for the season of life you are in? Work smarter, not harder - sure, but as James mentions your smarter may not compare to a person just as 'smart' as you, but works harder! So true!

[@JoshThrives]

14 minutes in and this is one of my favorite episodes so far! Also right up the alley of the videos on my channel: organization and optimization 😄 Awesome episode!!

[@JoshThrives]

Just downloaded the audio book 😛

[@oooooooo347]

I can't wait to read his book. I especially like the idea of changing your environment to make the good habits frictionless. It sounds a lot more of a possibility than staying consistently conscious and making all the right decisions without becoming fatigued.

[@eVILStarcraft1]

Got his book a few days ago, his biography is incredible! Very inspiring, thank you for your content

[@barbieojeda454]

Thank you for this video. It gave me some confirmation for things I’ve been mulling on and some direction on how to move forward. I appreciate it

[@corycenter7151]

I found drinking a glass of water in the morning and putting my Phone further away has gotten me to wake up faster and earlier

[@Doerinq]

try putting it in another room :) news.utexas.edu/2017/06/26/the-mere-presence-of-your-smartphone-reduces-brain-power/

[@lavliina2136]

it doesnt work, i have my yoga mat in my room on the floor but i just walk by it. or the water example I have my water on my night table but some days i just meh

[@Xerfing]

@@lavliina2136 It does not work... for you.

[@DigitallySober]

Easily the best podcast feature of yours. I think for me, I enjoy the perspectives of the creatives you have had on your podcast, however, this guy gave me that "wtf am I doing" feeling immediately. I am 9 minutes into the podcast and I have been given value that blew me away. Good work.

[@bri4210]

Still probably my favorite channel on the tube.

[@daniel_8181]

From 39:50 onwards is priceless ...every word echoed loudly within me!

[@Flyingredcactus]

Thank you Matt for having this interview. It has values to my life.

[@GeorgiaPeck]

'being an entrepreneur is like being in a raft in the ocean instead of a normal job where it’s a raft in the river where the direction is set. You can ask yourself what do you want ti do today and you can go anywhere you want. But if you’re not careful you will just row around in circles all day’ never felt a quote so much

[@retropetroleum]

Its been a long time but this video was still one of the most helpful things I think you've ever made. Thanks matt!

[@sihlehadebe4127]

This guy is a GENIUS!!!

[@vitalis]

Apart that he is very articulate, I find that his gaze helps a lot in delivering the message.

[@danielasolis189]

I chuckled at how relatable his first line was. I also have spent a lot of time reading books and researching psychology topics, and recently been combining info in word docs by topic. Though I don’t plan to write a book haha >.

[@anika5094]

Hows it going?

[@The-ADHD-Exec]

This is without a doubt the best episode I’ve listened to! Great work

[@anuraganil7293]

James is the man who has helped me achieve achieve significant changes in my life..

[@agusristiono6801]

Finally! This man! On the podcast! He's probably never been in a podcasts for years.

[@eduardovillegas5498]

Just 9 minutes in and Im getting a lot out of this episode and really enjoing it..! Thanks!!

[@joshconry1285]

This episode is brilliant, on par with the Nate Green episode! Love your work Matt.

[@idaspidalegs]

I read James Clears book and loved it! Truly enjoyed this interview.

[@remotesuumo6673]

Mastery is about learning to love the journey not looking forward to the finish line.There is no clear finish line in mastery, if you feel like you've achieved mastery you haven't understood the concept of mastery. Habits are the tools of obtaining mastery but how you see the world is where it all starts. “Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” - Stephen R. Covey.

[@ishpeeedy]

Is the title referring to my puberty?

[@whitelotus187]

lol you need more likes to this

[@Floglo]

I loved this talk!! So interesting, thanks for sharing!:)

[@StudentLearning737]

A habit is too big, until your ready to make it part of your life.

[@amirhosseinahmadi3706]

I just finished reading Atomic Habits today, and let me tell you, it's one of the best books I've ever read. The book is full of super important and super interesting topics, tips and suggestions. He explains everything in a very understandable and sense-making way. James is extraordinarily knowledgable in this area, and he's a very good communicator as well, and this combination is what makes him a remarkable author! I loved the book and I thank him for writing such a great one!

[@NSiFe]

Damn Matt! Whenever he said something that made me think of something, you would ask it!! Thank you!!

[@Iquey]

I believe you can do almost anything, but you might not like it. You gotta find what you're kinda good at, at the very least, and like/tolerate enough to do it consistently.