E314. REP: Habits Part 1: 5 Tools to Master Your Habits

In this first installment of the Habits series, April debunks the myth that motivation is the key to achieving your goals. Whether you're launching a business, writing a book, or committing to your health, the secret isn’t motivation—it’s habits. April dives into how to build better habits that stick, eliminate the ones that derail your progress, and use simple tools to drive long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify your current habits—good and bad—and evaluate the true payoff of each.

• Learn why Keystone Habits like making your bed set the tone for the day.

• Decrease the friction around good habits and increase it around bad ones.

• Use easy, powerful tools like phone alarms and reward systems to stay consistent.

• Understand how "temptation bundling" can make positive habits more enjoyable.

Action Items:

• Reflect on a time when you had a great habit that worked. What made it effective?

• Name your bad habits and recognize the hidden reward behind them.

• Start creating Keystone Habits with small wins every morning.

• Label phone alarms with inspiring phrases that cue your new behaviors.

• Set up a reward system so your brain wants to keep showing up.

Featured Quotes:

“You don’t need more motivation. You need better systems and consistent habits.”

“If we can identify it, we can rewire it.”

Recommended Reading:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear — Buy here

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg — Buy here

Stay Tuned:
Don’t miss Part 2, where we build on this foundation and dig deeper into how to automate success and master long-term behavior change.

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Wan