#402 How To Create Healthy Habits, Think Clearly & Effortlessly Achieve Your Goals with Shane Parrish
How would you like to think with greater clarity, feel confident in your choices, and finally be capable of sticking to good habits? Today\u2019s guest might just show you how.\n\xa0\nShane Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind Farnham Street and The Knowledge Project podcast, where he focuses on mastering the best of what other people have figured out. He is also the author of the wonderful new book,\xa0Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Results, in which he shares timeless insights\xa0and actionable tips, to help us all make better decisions in every aspect of our lives.\xa0\n\nWhen we think about decision-making, we probably think of those big choices in life as the ones that matter: what subjects to study, which job to take, house to buy or partner to settle down with. But Shane asserts that it\u2019s the smaller, everyday decisions that really shape our path. Choices like what to eat, how to respond to a tricky email or how to tackle a tricky conversation with your partner. And why these matter is because they become our customary, quick-fire responses \u2013 behaviours or habits, which we struggle to change because we don\u2019t fully understand that we\u2019re even doing them.\n\xa0\nThis doesn\u2019t mean we have to take time to ruminate over every situation in life. Shane introduces the concept of personal rules as a powerful tool to override the \u2018four defaults\u2019 driving most human behaviour: emotions, ego, social pressure and plain inertia.\xa0\n\xa0\nOvercoming them usually means relying on willpower. But rules \u2013 such as bedtimes, food choices, or technology limits \u2013 help us easily align decisions with our values and goals. Rules are just one of the super-useful hacks Shane shares. We discuss the difference between high-stakes decisions and quick-fire choices. He introduces the powerful notion of playing life on \u2018easy mode\u2019 to put us in the best position for success \u2013 like setting the difficulty level on a video game in your favour.\n\nShane also talks about the importance of separating problems from their solutions. And he advises appointing your own \u2018board of directors\u2019 \u2013 real, historical, famous or fictional people whose opinion you\u2019d value. \u2018Consulting\u2019 them on dilemmas will give you new perspectives.\nShane\u2019s ethos is all about finding the hidden opportunity in ordinary moments. In a world where our lives and minds feel increasingly cluttered, his advice can cut-through and help us find clarity.\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://vivobarefoot.com/livemore\nhttps://boncharge.com/livemore\nhttps://drinkag1.com/livemore\n\nShow notes\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/402\n\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.