Atomic Habits Author, James Clear: Why Every Action is a Vote for Who You Become

In this episode of High Performance, James Clear, the author of "Atomic Habits," discusses the importance of self-awareness and aligning daily habits with one's desired identity. He emphasizes that every action is a vote for the type of person one wishes to become and that small habits compound into significant transformations. Clear shares strategies for making habits stick, thinking long-term, and optimizing for personal values rather than just external measures of success. He also touches on the role of social environment, the value of patience and consistency, and the importance of embracing struggle as a necessary contrast to success. Clear advocates for experimenting to find habits that fit one's personality and focusing on upstream habits that positively impact other areas of life.