*Run your life like a $100M business. Get the system here:* https://clickhubspot.com/jj20
Episode 815: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to Charles Duhigg ( https://x.com/cduhigg ) about how to transform your life through habits.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) the habit loop
(5:26) you fall to the levels of your systems
(11:06) replying to emails in your inbox
(14:44) chosen bad habits
(16:20) 1-line journaling
(19:30) supercommunication
(28:12) Trump's supercommunication skill
(33:15) a case against authenticity
(37:44) famous speeches
(45:58) coldcalling 900 people
(47:43) 60-second productivity masterclass
(49:51) The best stuff Charles has read lately
(53:13) financial freedom
(56:17) bending the earth to your will
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Links:
• Charles Duhigg - https://charlesduhigg.com/
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Check Out Sam's Stuff:
• Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm
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Check Out Shaan's Stuff:
• Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com
• Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents.
• Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies!
Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC
• I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out:
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My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /
This Is How to ACTUALLY Achieve Your Goals (data-backed)
Imagine you're about to make a big decision, and suddenly you realize your habits are pulling the strings. According to Charles Duhigg, author of *The Power of Habit*, your daily routines shape your outcomes far more than you think — so much so that falling into certain habits can keep you stuck. But here’s the thing — those habits aren’t just random; they follow a loop: cue, routine, reward. My First Million highlights that by understanding this loop, you can reprogram your behavior. Duhigg points out that small tweaks — like a simple 1-line journal or strategic communication — can lead to massive change. Now, here’s where it gets interesting: you don’t need to be 'authentic' all the time; sometimes, strategic showmanship beats raw honesty. So what does this mean for you? If you start designing your habits with purpose, you’re basically bending the earth to your will — one tiny system at a time. That shift is subtle now, but it’s exactly the kind of signal that usually defines the next breakthrough.
Audio Transcript
*Run your life like a $100M business. Get the system here:* https://clickhubspot.com/jj20
Episode 815: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to Charles Duhigg ( https://x.com/cduhigg ) about how to transform your life through habits.
—
Show Notes:
(0:00) the habit loop
(5:26) you fall to the levels of your systems
(11:06) replying to emails in your inbox
(14:44) chosen bad habits
(16:20) 1-line journaling
(19:30) supercommunication
(28:12) Trump's supercommunication skill
(33:15) a case against authenticity
(37:44) famous speeches
(45:58) coldcalling 900 people
(47:43) 60-second productivity masterclass
(49:51) The best stuff Charles has read lately
(53:13) financial freedom
(56:17) bending the earth to your will
—
Links:
• Charles Duhigg - https://charlesduhigg.com/
—
Check Out Sam's Stuff:
• Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm
—
Check Out Shaan's Stuff:
• Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com
• Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents.
• Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies!
Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC
• I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out:
beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge
My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /
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