The first few weeks of 2026 will decide far more than you think. In this episode, you’ll hear the best of James Clear’s most important advice from his past conversations with Ryan on how to start the year the right way before bad habits lock in. James shares what to focus on first, what to ignore, and how to build momentum without burning yourself out. They talk about why systems matter more than goals, how to design habits to stick in real life, and how to avoid the common January mistakes that keep people stuck in the same loop year after year.James Clear’s 2025 interview: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/james-clears-guide-to-turning-new-years-resolutions/id1430315931?i=1000679510062" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mLAv4zwK3uOnXVCNEd9nv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZphegqSOHNY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>James Clear’s first interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/james-clear-on-how-to-build-better-habits/id1430315931?i=1000590811554" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2o6as7hEXoEiVXwWBeS7ik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://youtu.be/5uA5Iq9bKZA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. James Clear is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/atomic-habits-an-easy-proven-way-to-build-good-habits-break-bad-ones?_pos=1&_sid=06189219e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atomic Habits</a> and his latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Workbook-Companion-Bestseller/dp/B0FBG26511/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185685789585&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WG2hrtHbVEpmnS83_tjhfBZVlPIMTtkHfo862LRCoSZ8tTImLCi1VHF1fqSVGEOI0ZYvdPHxse6YQ3XzHpanmP38NxVm6sFcQdWge1J2wh7raGbHZTMeuDYrQedxDP08K1js4y6S-DK-HdR_94Myslw5jv18S-yYyOjmH_qQvuwFJi_pZJERXKCV6duWhaTdp7S5obrLoL_-gIF1Cb-c5jnew_mLAsSl8_P7aSf_oR4.9TTJgxsCEfdfoKaecGCrvF6fVsB5vua4hCb5i6ewFnQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779707480934&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1014525&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=16400728283241408634--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16400728283241408634&hvtargid=kwd-762390699110&hydadcr=15522_13842842_8310&keywords=atomic+habits+workbook&mcid=fe568e05caff3e1bb05c2c4547989889&qid=1767109879&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atomic Habits Workbook</a>.&nbsp;Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. <a href="https://join.dailystoic.com/nyny26/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic New Year New You</a> challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at <a href="http://dailystoic.com/challenge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dailystoic.com/challenge</a>.👉 Get <a href="https://join.dailystoic.com/nyny26/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic New Year New You</a> & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life |<a href="https://dailystoic.com/life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> dailystoic.com/life</a>Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a>🎥 Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a>🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast</a>✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? 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