<p>Most new habits fizzle quickly, what if they didn't have to? We blame a lack of willpower, but what if the way we approach habits that's the real problem? Why does true, lasting <strong>habit change</strong> feel so hard to sustain? And, how can we do it better?</p><br><p>In this Best of episode, we explore a gentler and more honest reframe, drawing from the work of <strong>James Clear</strong>, author of <strong><em>Atomic Habits</em></strong>. We show that lasting change doesn't begin with force or fixing, but rather with <strong>identity</strong>. Discover how listening to who you already are, and letting small, faithful actions slowly reshape what you believe about yourself, is the most powerful, sustainable, and truly transformational path forward.</p><br><p>In this episode, discover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why <strong>habits</strong> are less about discipline and more about identity</li><li>How <strong>small, atomic actions</strong> quietly become evidence for who we’re becoming</li><li>The difference between forcing change and aligning with who you are</li><li>Why environment often matters more than motivation for <strong>long-term habit formation</strong></li><li>How belief and behavior shape each other over time</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation for anyone who is ready to build consistent habits that actually stick. There’s no rush, no prescription—just an invitation to soften, to notice, and to remember that true transformation begins the moment you stop trying so hard to become someone else.</p><br><p>You can find James at:&nbsp;<a href="https://jamesclear.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 3-2-1 Newsletter</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/atomic-habits-identity-habits-behavior-change-james-clear" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a></p><br><p><strong>If you LOVED this episode, </strong>you'll also love the conversations we had with&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/goodlifeproject/episode/NjcxMTMxZjA0ZDlhN2RiMzVlZjNmMWVj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seth Godin</a>&nbsp;about identity, creativity, and choosing how you show up.</p><br><p><strong>Check out our offerings &amp; partners:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Join My New Writing Project:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Awake at the Wheel</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources &amp; Discount Codes</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>