Time and Attention

55: Roadblocks, Bumps, and Obstacles

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On this episode, we chat about obstacles that get in the way of our habits—including the habits we’re in the middle of forming, and the ones we already have. Topics covered include:

  • The payoff of anticipating obstacles ahead of time
  • Some common obstacles that get in our way
  • How to identify the obstacles that’ll get in the way of our specific habits
  • The types of obstacles we face: Environmental, time-based, temptations, and situational
  • The five cues that trigger habits
  • Minding our time, attention, and energy

    • Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Book: The Power of Habit
    • My New Year’s Guidebook

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