Are your habits based on your identity or the results you want to achieve?

Our habits must be tied to the identity we want instead of results. What we perceive as discipline is what happens when a person's habits and goals align to their identity.

Here at The Mentee Podcast, we all want to be consistent with our goals, but sometimes  life can lead us astray and we stumble as we try to achieve our dreams. In this episode, Wyatt Graves, Host of The Mentee Podcast, talks about his coaching session with Ron Podolski and how he learned to celebrate all kinds of wins, practice gratitude, and build identity-based habits.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• It takes a mindset shift to train high-quality leaders and elevate one’s business.
• Always remember to celebrate not only big wins but also small ones.
• Place the order of what you want to happen and achieve with the universe. 
• A coach is helpful in reminding us to get back on track with our goals.
• Tie your habits to the identity you want to achieve for yourself. 

[00:50] Coaching Call with Ron Podolski

It's been a month since Wyatt last talked with Coach Ron Podolski. Last year, Wyatt clarified his goal of leading a team of leaders. He has always been on the front lines of his business. However, he later realized he needed to shift his mindset to elevate his leadership, scale, and lead highly talented people.

[04:18] Celebrate Wins and Practicing Gratitude

After reaching a milestone he's been dreaming of for years with his business, Wyatt went “business as usual”. It's important to celebrate not only big wins but also small ones — a win is a win. You have to place your order with the universe to receive, because placing the order means clarifying your vision and acknowledging your desire. 

[09:56] Success Leaves Clues

Wyatt remembered a Facebook post from a friend who realized that the people who consistently went to the gym with her were all successful. Discipline happens when people have aligned their actions and goals with their identity. Try to think about your identity and the habits that would propel you toward your future self and the identity you want.

Resources Mentioned:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Chris Goodman

Jim Rohn: You're the Average of the Five People You Spend the Most Time With