Stacking Habits

Gain practical strategies for bringing more mindfulness and intentionality into your daily life from Dr. Adam Dell. As a former Air Force psychologist, Adam shares how small habits like keeping a gratitude journal have helped his family stay grounded during difficult times. You'll learn how mindfulness isn't just about clearing your mind, but about embracing thoughts and emotions to uncover your deepest values. Adam offers a fascinating perspective on how our environment shapes us, sometimes without our awareness.  He gives you permission to "disobey your mind" when it's holding you back. This conversation provides motivation and ideas for incorporating mindfulness in accessible ways in your own life.

Takeaways:

• Mindfulness is about being present and aware rather than clearing your mind or relaxing. It involves embracing thoughts and feelings without judgment.
• Small daily habits like keeping a gratitude journal can have profound impacts on well-being over time by cultivating gratitude.
• Our environments strongly shape our behaviors, so it's important to be mindful of triggers and create supportive structures.
• Mindfulness exercises like noting emotions without judgement can help "disobey your mind" and choose behaviors aligned with your values.
• Taking mindful perspective of past and future selves can motivate positive changes and reduce shame about the past.

Resources:

• Mindless Eating, by Brian Wansink (book)
• Atomic Habits, by James Clear (book)
• The Mindful Body, by Ellen Langer (book)
• Switch, by Chip and Dan Heath (book)
• A Liberated Mind, by Steven Hayes (book)
• The Happiness Track, by Emma Seppala (book)
• Emotional Agility, by Susan David (book)
• The Yale course on Gratitude, taught by Dr. Laurie Santos (free on Coursera)

‍Connect with Dr. Adam Dell:

• Instagram
• Website

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This episode provides an inspiring discussion about developing rock-solid personal finance habits! The guest, Joji Davenport, explains how he was able to save an incredible 75% of his income and reach a net worth over $1 million by age 29. His secret? Paying himself first by automatically transferring savings each month, so the money is out of sight and out of mind. He recommends getting started with small monthly savings, even just $200, to build this crucial habit. Listen in to learn Joe's tactics for playing offense with your finances rather than defense, plus tips for increasing your income through side hustles. You'll leave feeling motivated to take control of your money and work smarter, not harder, towards financial independence. ‍

Takeaways: 

• ‍Living well below your means is crucial for building wealth and achieving financial independence.
• Start small with savings if needed, even just $200/month, to build the habit.
• Focus on increasing your income through side hustles rather than obsessively cutting expenses.
• Automating savings and investments can make it easier to stick to your financial goals.

Resources:

• Profit First (book)
• I Will Teach You to Be Rich (book)
• The Psychology of Money (book)
• Mr. Money Mustache (blog post)
• ChooseFI (podcast) ‍ 

Connect with Joji Davenport:

• Instagram
•  YouTube

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Seth Davis, a renowned sleep coach and the visionary behind Sleepably.com. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the transformative power of sleep and its profound impact on our daily lives. Seth will share his expert insights on common sleep challenges and offer practical tips for enhancing your nightly rest. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to revolutionize your sleep habits for a healthier, more vibrant life. Watch the full video interview at StackingHabits.com!

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In this episode, Brad Reubendale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-allen-reubendale-31b4a655), the CEO of SAME Cafe, discusses the habits and structures that help guide his life.Brad uses "guardrails" to structure his life, including a mission statement of creating spaces of kindness, a bucket list of goals for each decade of his life, a list of 25 accomplishments to understand his strengths, and a "who I want to be" list outlining how he wants to show up emotionally, physically, and in other areas as a way to course correct when feeling "off."Learn more about Brad’s fascinating “guardrails” structure in this episode.

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Welcome to episode 5 of the Stacking Habits Podcast where Caleb and David interview Audrey Wyman. 

The main habit discussed in this interview is the use of the "five gears" framework to gain self-awareness and intentionally shift between different modes of being. Audrey shares her personal experience with burnout that led her to discover the five gears. She had a breakdown at 32 years old where she landed in the hospital not knowing who she was.

The five gears framework identifies five different gears or modes: rest and recharge, intimate connection, social networking, multitasking, and hyper focus. Audrey discusses how applying this framework has helped her recognize when she is in the wrong gear, like being in hyper focus when she needs rest. She shares stories of how being in the wrong gear led to two miscarriages before having twins. Now she is more intentional about preparing herself for the right gear depending on the situation.

Overall, the interview provides insights into how the five gears can be used as a self-awareness tool to understand oneself and others. Audrey also discusses shaping one's environment to support being in the needed gear. The five gears framework and Audrey's personal journey could help listeners gain awareness to prevent burnout and invest in self-care.

You can find more information and the video version of this episode at StackingHabits.com

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This episode of the podcast discusses the health habit of sprinting. Guest Kyle Horne shares how sprinting provides unique benefits for the body compared to other forms of exercise like long distance running or steady state cardio. Sprinting places a high stress on the body but requires much less time commitment. Kyle discusses how he does sprints 2-3 times per week for a total of 6-9 minutes, and this provides benefits like 9% more fat loss compared to other forms of exercise while requiring much less time.

Some key resources mentioned include track coach Tony Haller and his "feed the cats" sprint training system, and Olympic coach Dan Pfaff. Kyle recommends starting with sprints of 20-40 yards. He does not do additional cardio but does weight lifting focused on power. Kyle shares how sprinting has benefits for his overall health, family time, and business.

Listeners interested in learning more about sprinting from Kyle can contact him at [email protected]. He is also available to meet up locally in Northwest Arkansas to discuss business, preaching, or compete in a sprint off.

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In this introspective third episode, your hosts Caleb, David, and Matthew dive deep into the heart of startup culture—through the lens of personal habit. We pull back the curtain on the actual practices that propelled our software company from a bootstrapped startup to a successful exit.

But it’s not all about the victories. We get candid about the habits that served us well and the ones we wished we'd left behind. Join us as we dissect the daily disciplines that shaped our journey and the missteps that taught us invaluable lessons.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• The essential habits that helped us stay on track during our most intense periods of growth.
• How certain unexpected habits, which we initially underestimated, turned into our secret weapons.
• Personal anecdotes from Matthew, Caleb, and David—what we did, what we didn’t, and what we learned along the way.

This isn’t just about our story—it's a roadmap and a cautionary tale for all current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to glean wisdom from our experience and maybe even spot the habits you need to adopt or avoid as you start your journey.

Whether you're knee-deep in the trenches of building your business or you’re simply fascinated by the intersection of personal habits and professional success, this episode is for you. Sit back, relax, and let’s break down the building blocks of a successful startup, one habit at a time.

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In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Kevin Miller, the founding Dean of The School of Business and Leadership at Colorado Christian University, as well as the owner of several technology organizations.

We delve into the importance of developing the habits of a knowledge worker and how this can be a game changer in enhancing your potential for success throughout your career.

Make sure to visit StackingHabits.com, where you'll find detailed notes and a wealth of resources related to our discussion.

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In this exciting episode of Stacking Habits, we chat with Mike McCarthy about how setting habits and goals has helped him and his family achieve more in life. You'll learn some helpful tips on how setting goals together can make your family feel closer and make it easier to reach those goals. For more info and a full transcript of the episode, check out StackingHabits.com.

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Welcome to our podcast, where we delve deep into the minds of accomplished individuals to unravel the secrets behind their success. Through insightful interviews, we dissect the habits that have propelled them to greatness. Each episode is a journey into the routines, rituals, and mindsets that set these exceptional individuals apart from the rest.Get detailed show notes and resources mentioned in this episode at StackingHabits.com

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