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The Shocking Truth About Tiny Habits & SMART Goals

Mar 4, 2025 | Behavior Change, Goals, Habits, Mindset, Performance, Podcast, Resilience

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Summary:

Are Tiny Habits & SMART Goals Holding You Back? Here’s the Truth.

In this conversation, Stamina Lab co-founders Glen Lubbert and Dr. Deborah Teplow challenge the conventional wisdom of starting small. They reveal how focusing on tiny steps can actually make change feel harder and less sustainable. Instead, they introduce a vision-driven approach that shifts the focus from fixing flaws to aligning with your future self.

Backed by neuroscience and real-world experience, they explore how identity transformation, positive emotions, and context shape lasting behavior change. By reframing the way we think about success, they uncover a more effective way to create meaningful, sustainable growth.

Takeaways:

  • Starting with a vision can lead to sustainable change.
  • Identity transformation is key to personal growth.
  • Positive emotions play a crucial role in change.
  • Framing change as an investigator mindset opens possibilities.
  • Neuroscience supports the idea of envisioning success.
  • Context matters in determining effective change strategies.
  • Embracing the totality of feelings is essential for growth.
  • Small steps can be effective, but timing and context are critical.
  • Aligning actions with core values enhances motivation.
  • You are your own best coach in the journey of change.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Rethinking Change: The Power of Vision
  • 02:37 Identity Transformation: From Flaws to Strengths
  • 05:30 The Role of Positive Emotions in Change
  • 08:21 Framing Success: Investigating Your Ideal Self
  • 11:10 Neuroscience of Change: Creativity vs. Problem-Solving
  • 14:00 Immediate Future: Actions for Sustainable Change