Habits 2 Goals: The Habit Factor® Podcast with Martin Grunburg
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Episodes
“A good teacher protects his students from his own influence.” ~ Bruce Lee
This profound quote from Bruce Lee touches on a critical point that many people overlook: the distinction between the lesson and the teacher.
We often expect perfection from those who teach us, assuming that their wisdom and personal lives must be flawless. However, Lee’s insight suggests that a good teacher ensures that their students are not tainted by the ...
Emotions, Triggers & Stories
“Your state is a state of mind. Change your state, and you can change your life.” ~ Tony Robbins
“Your state of mind is often a default disposition. It’s a habit that can be modified with intention and practice.” ~ M. Grunburg
Emotions: Beyond the Trigger Lies the Story
Tony Robbins nails it when he speaks about how a red flashing light in your rearview mirror can instantly change your physiology - your phy...
Practice. Practice. Practice.
“The road to excellence lies in deliberate practice.” - Anders Ericsson
“Excellence, then, is not a single act, but a habit.” ~Aristotle
If “excellence” is a habit and the road to excellence is paved via deliberate or intentional practice, then both habit and skill development require PRACTICE.
Ericsson, a renowned psychologist pioneered the term “deliberate practice” back in 1996.* (More on intentional v...
Practice. Practice. Practice.
“The road to excellence lies in deliberate practice.” - Anders Ericsson
“Excellence, then, is not a single act, but a habit.” ~Aristotle
If “excellence” is a habit and the road to excellence is paved via deliberate or intentional practice, then both habit and skill development require PRACTICE.
Ericsson, a renowned psychologist pioneered the term “deliberate practice” back in 1996.* (More on intentional v...
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“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Note: There are a few occasions where MG accidentally says determination instead of determinism.
For eons, a philosophical debate has raged: Free will vs determinism.
Where do you stand? Determinism says you have no free will, and that all actions and events are predetermined.
Howeve...
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“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Note: There are a few occasions where MG accidentally says determination instead of determinism.
For eons, a philosophical debate has raged: Free will vs determinism.
Where do you stand? Determinism says you have no free will, and that all actions and events are predetermined.
Howeve...
This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Note: There are a few occasions where MG accidentally says determination instead of determinism.
For eons, a philosophical debate has raged: Free will vs determinism.
Where do you stand? Determinism says you have no free will, and that all actions and events are predetermined.
Howeve...
This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers.
Commitment
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy,the chance to draw back.Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation),there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans.That the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.A who...
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“Wisdom is equal parts experience and reflection.” ~ Aristotle
Rumination
The term 'rumination' is often associated with negative thinking patterns. For better or worse, psychology has perpetuated this idea.
As you can see from the definition above, to ruminate is to simply consider or think deeply about something; as in philosophical ruminations.
Have you ever encountered a new c...
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“Success is always a co-creative endeavor.”
Who wants to be a “success”?
The short answer is, “Only EVERYONE!”
Yet, when someone attempts to define ‘success’ they tend to struggle.
They say things like, “I just want to be happy or have a smile on my face.”
It’s tough to hit a target you haven’t defined. Is your definition for success any better?
MG and JG discuss a slightly amended ...
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“Learning Zen is a phenomenon of gold and dung.Before you understand it, it’s like gold; after you understand it, it’s like dung.”
Gold & Dung
In this episode MG and JG discuss a perplexing and important Zen koan
For many, Zen appears to possess the “gold” – the promise of enlightenment – peace, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
However, this koan teaches us that the value of...
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“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”~Sun Tzu
The Epiphany
Where do opportunities come from?
JG and MG discuss a prior Thursday Thread subject: Opportunities.
Einstein famously said, “Nothing happens until something moves.”
There is no telling the ripple effect a decision or action may have once it’s seized.
Saying "yes" to a challenging project or adventure often leads to ne...
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“After our startup’s ‘failure’, with my tail between my legs, I took a trip to Puerto Escondido, Mexico to surf for nearly two weeks, reorient and clear my head. Out of that trip, I dove headfirst into personal development.”
The Epiphany
One day, in early 2003, while the iPod was in shuffle mode, it was riffling through various programs; Ed Foreman, Wayne Dyer, Stephen Covey an...
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“It can scarcely be denied that the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible without having to surrender the adequate representation of a single datum of experience.” ~ Albert Einstein
Systems
I’ve come across a few authors, ”thought leaders,” who, in an attempt to describe a system, unfortunately, confuse their audien...
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"Opportunities multiply as they are seized." ~ Sun Tzu
LIMITED
As we approach middle age, we realize that our time, opportunities, energy and certainly, our experiences become limited.
While this may seem obvious, it can also provide a terrific wake-up call!
How much longer are you going to put off that trip “of a lifetime”?
How much longer are you going to put off that creative p...
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Joel Brown & Addicted2Success.com
“I think success is seeing your potential play out and knowing that it matches alignment with what you value most and it resonates in reality.”~ Joel Brown
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The Journey
Joel Brown founder of Addicted2Success.com as well as mindstrongacademy.com. He’s a master coach and host of the podcast sha...
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“Decisions are the hinges of destiny.” ~ Edwin Markham
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually afraid you will make one.” ~ Zig Ziglar
Better Decisions: The Art of Choice
Decision-making - it's the bedrock of our lives, shaping every experience from the mundane to the monumental.
Our approach to decision-making isn’t always thorough, and therein lies the ...
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“You are perfect and you could use some work.”
Self-Help Sucks!
One Size Fits All?
“The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.” ~ Carl Jung
Challenges and Words of Caution:
* The “One Size Fits All” Fallacy: As Jung rightfully pointed out, individual differences are inescapable. What works for one person may not apply at all...
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“There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way.” ~ Buddha
The Happiness Episode
Key takeaways:
Internal and External Factors:
* Happiness originates from BOTH internal (choice/control) AND external factors (events/circumstances). (see behavior model below)
* Things we can control with intention and practice, better thoughts, choices, and habits. Genetics, relationships, circum...
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