#63 - On Self-Discipline (Part II)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

This is part II of a 2-episode series on the topic of self-discipline and building healthy habits.
In this episode, Aadam and I discuss building atomic habits, overcoming procrastination and failure, and developing morning routines. How can I build healthy habits consistently and overcome some of my bad habits? How can I deal with distractions in my life and overcome procrastination? Why is a morning routine important and what does it constitute? How can I develop a contingency plan in case I fail? These and other questions are explored in this episode.
References used and resources mentioned in the episode:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy by Lewis Howes
- Mindful Self-Discipline by Giovanni Dienstmann
- "A Better Way to Track Your Habits" video by Thomas Frank (including the Journal Method)
- Habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Habit Bull and Strides
- Fabulous app - build better habits and achieve your goals
- The concept of dopamine detox: example videos here, here and here.
- Lewis Howes' "School of Greatness" podcast episodes: on overcoming procrastination + on creating the perfect morning routine
- Explanation of the Pomodoro technique
- Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven (also see his viral talk here)
- "The Two-Day Rule" by Matt D'Avella

Extra books on time management and overcoming procrastination:
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
- The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss
- Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

Mindful time management resources (Giovanni Dienstmann): time planning, boundaries, awareness, and time focus.

Chapters

1. #63 - On Self-Discipline (Part II) (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:37)

3. On Building Atomic Habits (00:01:28)

4. On Quitting/Overcoming Bad Habits (00:32:08)

5. On Procrastination and Managing Distractions (00:51:44)

6. On Developing Morning Routines (01:16:15)

7. On Dealing with Failure (01:28:21)

8. Ending Remarks (01:33:18)