Jim KwikFounder, Kwik Brain · Brain Coach

The secret to creating healthy habits 👏

30 Jun 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief talk, Jim Kwik explains his approach to creating lasting change by breaking goals into the smallest possible, fail‑proof actions. He illustrates the concept with a workout example, suggesting that instead of committing to a full hour of exercise, one should start with a 10‑minute walk, a few jumping jacks, or simply putting on running shoes. Kwik emphasizes asking oneself, “What is the tiniest action I could take right now that will give me progress toward this goal where I cannot fail?” This question serves as a practical tool to identify micro‑steps that build momentum and make larger goals achievable.

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What I really wanted to talk to you about over the next few minutes is the process of change. People don't realize little by little, a little becomes a lot. So how do you break things down into small, simple steps? So the example that you often hear is about working out. Let's say you want to motivate yourself to work out and you can't get yourself to go do an hour workout. Maybe that's too big. So what's a small, simple step? A 10-minute walk, a couple of jumping jacks, right? Putting on your running shoes could be a small, simple step. Question I ask Myself, to come up with my small simple step, this one question: what is the tiniest action I could take right now that will give me progress towards this goal where I cannot fail?