Stop blaming willpower and start building the skill of making change stick for good. Pretty much every person wants to change something, about themselves, their lives, or situation. But, so few ever succeed at creating change, let alone sustaining it.In this conversation, we explore why real transformation is a learnable process rather than a test of grit. We look at the emotional hurdles that stop us and how to navigate the "alphabet" of success.Our guest today is Eric Zimmer, the host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed and author of the new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4lesy7l" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life</a>. Eric has spent decades studying behavior change, transforming his own life from addiction to becoming a leading voice in personal growth.Together, we explore:<ul><li>The Three-Part Direction Rule: A specific strategy that ensures your small efforts actually accumulate into big results over time.</li><li>The Still Point Method: A practical tool to interrupt negative thought patterns before they ruin your day.</li><li>The Truth About Value Clashes: Why your inner conflict between security and freedom is the secret culprit behind your procrastination.</li><li>Neutral Thinking: A critical mindset shift that allows you to bypass the emotional drama that usually makes you quit.</li><li>The 90 Percent Rule: Why most of the change process happens before you ever take a single action.</li></ul>If you are tired of the cycle of starting and stopping, it is time to change your approach. Play this episode to learn the practical, science-backed steps to finally becoming the person you want to be.You can find Eric at: <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/eric-zimmer-value-alignment-habit-consistency-behavioral-transformation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a>Next week, we're sharing our conversation with Arthur Brooks about The Meaning of Your Life and practical, science-backed ways to find purpose and discover your deepest calling.Check out our offerings & partners:&nbsp;<ul><li>Join My New Writing Project: <a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Awake at the Wheel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes</a></li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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