Stop Trying to Be Disciplined. Do This Instead! | James Clear

If you're relying on willpower to build good habits, you’re doing it the hard way. In this clip, James Clear (Author of Atomic Habits) reveals the real secret to permanent change: Identity-Based Habits. Every single time you go the gym, clean your apartment, practice an instrument, you aren’t just completing a task, you are casting a vote for the type of person you want to become. James breaks down how to stop fighting your willpower and start designing an environment where success becomes the path of least resistance. Learn how the Philadelphia Eagles used environment design to succeed, and how you can apply the exact same strategy to your bedroom, office, and kitchen. What You'll Learn: - (00:00) Why your habits are shaped by how you embody your identity - (02:57) How the Philadelphia Eagles create conditions for success - (03:53) How to design your personal spaces to cater to your habits You can find Shane's full interview with James Clear here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zChiVdbSp5M *James Clear* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclear/?hl=en X: https://x.com/jamesclear Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/4qTNwKn *Shane Parrish* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/ X: https://x.com/ShaneParrish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/ Books: https://fs.blog/books/ Website: https://fs.blog/ Newsletter: http://fs.blog/newsletter *The Knowledge Project* is a show featuring in-depth conversations with the top CEOs, investors, and business leaders to uncover the timeless principles that drive success. Learn more at https://fs.blog/podcast