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Episode 3128:

Mark Dennis shares practical strategies for building financial habits that actually last, emphasizing the importance of values-based goals, small wins, and systems over willpower. Learn how to align your money behavior with your long-term vision through habit science and simple, repeatable actions.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/03/16/how-to-adopt-financial-habits-that-stick/

Quotes to ponder:

"One of the most important steps in adopting better financial habits is identifying a strong, personal motivation behind the behavior."

"Motivation gets you started, but systems are what keep you going."

"If the habit is too big or too drastic a change from your current behavior, it’s likely to fail."

Episode references:

BJ Fogg’s Behavior Model: https://www.behaviormodel.org/

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Habits-Changes-Everything/dp/0358003326

Betterment (automated investing): https://www.betterment.com/

You Need a Budget (YNAB): https://www.youneedabudget.com/

The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X

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