Habits 2 Goals: The Habit Factor® Podcast with Martin Grunburg

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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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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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“Discipline is doing what you ought to do, when you ought to do it, whether you feel like it or not.” ~ Jim Rohn

Bridging the Gap between Desire and Doing

New Year, new you. Right?

Did you promise to get in shape for 2024 only to feel the comfy couch pulling you into its fluffy abyss?

Incredibly, the second Friday of January is known as “Quitter’s Day,” according to several onli...

“The vast majority of people do not recognize that this is what they're doing.So my work is showing them, no, that's not the world.That's the story you're telling yourself about the world.And some stories serve you, but many of your stories do not serve you.” ~ Srikumar Rao

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Creativity and Personal Mastery.

Srikumar Rao’s remarkable journey spans Indian roots and a pioneering cou...

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“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” ~ Proverbs

The Greater the Vision, the Greater the Possibilities

Imagine yourself staring at a chessboard, lost in the tangle of pieces. Suddenly, a move leaps out, clear as day. Not because you’re a grandmaster, but because you finally saw the board differently.

This is the magic of vision.

It's not just about eyesight, it's about ...

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“If it bleeds, it leads.” ~ William Randolph Hearst

Cloudy with a Chance of Success

There’s a reason the phrase “If it bleeds, it leads” exists in the media, it captures people’s attention.

Eyeballs and ears gravitate toward sights and sounds of fear and panic.

Imagine: You’re about to cross a rickety bridge. Mr. Optimism skips along, whistling a happy tune, while Ms. Pessimism ch...

“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” ~ Muhammad Ali

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From Ring Conqueror to Hollywood Canvas

Forget the Rocky Balboa wannabes. Meet Michael Bentt.

A man who claimed the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight Championship title (1993) and would later star in the boxing classic “Ali” as Sonny Liston (2001).

Our conversati...

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~ Socrates

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AUDIT-U: Your Year-End Personal Inventory for Wellness and Optimized Living

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to become.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

As the confetti falls and champagne fizzles, marking the end of another year, we often turn inwards, reflecting on the journey just passed.

Resoluti...