Habits 2 Goals: The Habit Factor® Podcast with Martin Grunburg
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Episodes
“What is the sound of one hand clapping?”— Zen Koan
Let’s start with a confession.
Developing the Unified Behavioral Model (UBM) revealed, in many ways, a side quest I didn’t expect: Helping large language models (LLMs) navigate the mental spaghetti we humans lovingly call “logic”—which, if followed faithfully, often leads straight to paradox.
You know—the deep, crunchy stuff:
Body vs. environment
Emotion vs. feeling
Skill vs. habit
Logic...
“You are not a rodent.”
Revisiting a 2021 Habits Habit Interview by Brian Conroy – Through the Lens of AI and the Scientific Method
“Behavioral science may finally be catching up.”
Catching up to what?
To a simple and powerful truth:
P.A.R.R. (Plan, Act, Record, Reassess) mirrors the scientific method.
When it comes to building habits intentionally, it’s a far superior framework than the overhyped “habit loop.”
🐭 The habit loop? Develope...
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.”— Shunryu Suzuki
Why care about a behavior model?
Because human behavior drives everything—goals, habits, change, progress.
There’ve been countless theories, experts, and frameworks.Over a century of behavioral science.
But never something complete, structured, falsifiable, and truly practical.
UBM is the first UNIFIED model of human behavior— ...
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"Fear is both instinctive and learned—wired for survival, but shaped by experience and environment."
Is fear learned or hardwired?
Yes. It’s both.
Fear is instinctual—wired into our survival.
It’s also learned—shaped by experience, memory, and environment.
A seasoned coach posted after reading a neuroscience study:
“Is fear learned or ingrained?”
...
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“Scientist (noun): a person who conducts systematic research to acquire and use knowledge—especially one skilled in the systematic observation of, and experiment with, phenomena in order to answer questions and test hypotheses.”
Today, we’re talking about what it means to be a scientist.
We revere scientists.We admire their rigo...
“Bad habits are like a comfortable bed—easy to get into, but hard to get out of.” ~Jewish Proverb
Intention, Data, and the Ingredients for Lasting Habit Development
We love science. We trust scientists.
Why?
Because they use data.
They run experiments. They form hypotheses and make plans. They test, track, and refine.
Here’s the question most people never ask:
If you love science so much, where’s your behavioral data?
Where’s the record of...
“People say, ‘Life is for living — not for tracking.’You can — and should — do both.TRACK what matters.”
Want better results? Start thinking like a scientist.
Not with lab coats and equations—just two basic question:
“What did I try? Did it work?”
That’s the core message and method behind The Habit Factor’s habit development framework, P.A.R.R.
»That’s also the heart of intentional behavior change.
We said it before:
Behavior change requi...
Fifteen years later, things are starting to feel a little uncomfortable.
The scientific method— common sense codified— is used for everything under the sun:
Marketing? A/B tested.
Ads? Split tested.
Vaccines. Test Immune Response.
Water Purification.
Pasteurization
Fertilizer. Identify Kill Bacteria
Space travel? Rocket science.
The scientific method dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries, with brilliant thinkers like Sir Francis Bacon ...
How Peace of Mind Arises from Mutual Understanding
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“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” ~ Rumi
We ended last time with the idea that peace of mind is found by embracing paradox.
On that note, we’re headed back — since we left some meat on the bone.
Let’s explore a few familiar paradoxes:
Expectations
Sam Walton: “Hig...
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“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald
Today’s episode is about a rare kind of peace—the kind that arises not from resolution, but from accepting contradiction and choosing to live within it.
Not by picking sides. Not by attempting to make ...
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“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ~Joseph Campbell
Everybody Dies, But Not Everybody Lives
Let’s call it what it is:
Fear.
Real, gut-level, heart-thumping fear.
The kind of fear that shows up right before you leap.
Or, begin the difficult conversation.
Or, commit to chasing your dream goal.
What if fear isn’t the villain?
What if it’s an invitation?
We...
Mind Bullet Monday: The Denominator » The Habit Mastery Workshop
“The pleasure isn’t from the activity—it’s from your brain’s calculation of how much more there is to do.” ~Dr. K
Ever feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough?
You’re not lazy or broken.
You’re probably caught up in the mathematics of misery.
We’re calling this episode The Denominator for a reason.
Recently, YouTube neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr....
Mind Bullet Monday: Skeh-Wee » The Habit Mastery Workshop
“Courage is the mother of all virtues because, without it, you cannot consistently practice any other virtue.” ~Aristotle”
We’ve approached this topic from seemingly every angle possible…
Time for one more.
Skew-Wee.
AlfredAI and I—at your service.
Most of what’s scary is risky.
Most of what’s risky is necessary for personal growth.
As Jim Rohn put it:
“It’s all risky. The moment you...
Possessed – MBM: Mind Bullet Monday » The Habit Mastery Workshop
“At the highest level, you don’t pursue the goal; you embody it.”
In Season 6, Episode 49, we explored Obsessed—what I framed as Desire Level 10.0.
Upon further reflection, I recognize that was incorrect.
To be obsessed with a goal is a very high-level desire, but there’s a higher level.
Possessed.
When we think of obsession, we often picture someone deeply fixated on a go...
Still don't know how to track the 'right way'? » The Habit Mastery Workshop
“Behavior is science. Achievement is art."
Today we break down a simple but powerful concept: become a scientist when it comes to your goals and personal transformation.
Too many people rely on motivation, willpower, or vague intentions.
Real progress comes from data—collecting data: tracking habits, testing what works, taking notes accordingly, and making ad...
“Where there is behavior, there is motivation."
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~Jim Rohn
Ever thought, “I’m just not motivated”?
Here’s the truth: You’re always motivated.
Motivation is simply behavior—a movement toward a goal.
For better or worse, that goal might be to sit on the couch and watch football.
The point is, you’re still motivated—just not toward what may matt...
“Most self-help programs do not fail because they lack good ideas—they fail because they don’t help people bridge the gap between knowing and doing."
Ever wonder why there are so many self-help programs?
It’s simple: demand is high, but most solutions miss the mark.
What’s the mark?
Connecting desire to action.Most self-help programs focus on knowledge or motivation but lack a clear process for accountability.
They emphasize action item...
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“Where there is hope in the future, there is happiness in the present."
Language shapes our logic and thoughts. Small shifts in the words we use can unlock big changes—just like a simple line of programming code.
Consider these three simple, three-letter words: YET, GET, AND.
YET
Yet is about hope.
When kids (or adults) feel stuck, they oft...
“What holds your attention, tends to hold your future.”
In today’s hyper-connected world, staying focused feels nearly impossible.
Algorithms are designed to serve up distractions tailored to our deepest interests.
Case in point: I recently visited YouTube for instructions and was immediately bombarded with an irresistible buffet of videos—chess, surfing, golf, etc…
Within 30 seconds, I forgot what I was even looking for.
Sound fami...
“It’s not how you start that matters, it’s how you finish.” ~Michael Jordan
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Let’s talk about finishing strong. Does anyone remember who led at halftime, anyway?
Whether it’s the final reps of a workout, the last chapter of a book, the home stretch of a goal, or the end of the year, finishing with purpose and intensity changes ...
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