The two minute rule

This clip is from episode # 183 of The Drive, Building & Changing Habits with James Clear of "Atomic Habits"

In the full episode, we discuss:

- Viewing habits through an evolutionary lens
- How finding one’s passion can cultivate perseverance and discipline
- Advantages of creating systems and not just setting goals
- How and why habits are formed
- Self-forgiveness and getting back on track immediately after slipping up
- And more

[sheilacollins]

That's Mini Habits by Stephen Guise. Been out there for a while. Changed my life. The principle behind this is that you cannot depend on motivation or even will. You must do a daily action that bypasses the mind barrier of resistance. Through that a habit is created.

[nadnah]

Dr Peter,
Thank you for spreading awareness about health, life style happiness and longevity/ health span.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[yieldforpeace]

For years I've been doing the "if it takes less than 2 minutes to do, do it when it comes to mind", , I hadn't thought to design new desired tasks to fit that habit, how clever 👌🏼

[AimeeAimee]

Small steps changes your mindset.
It stops your inner voice, “It’s not possible”.

[ryoukokonpaku]

As the Japanese saying goes, a small spec of dust will turn into a mountain with enough time. The little things do add up, definitely what made it possible for me to start cycling. That did 200m, then 500m then 1km etc... Nowadays I can do 400km rides.

[gretchenbond]

Agreed. I started doing cardio for two minutes.
Once I'm ready for more it will be apparent.

[TheYawningPrawn]

I’ve been a fan of this guy for a while.

That changed today when I found out his favorite F1 team is Aston Martin.

[АнтонАлексеенко_]

Rule number one is you do not talk about fight club

[Viflo]

Aston Martin F1 go go go!!! You rock Peter!

[katelynaguilar]

Anyone know the song in the background?

[Squid]

Make it fun should be rule number one. If it’s fun you want to do it:)

[CuBixxx]

Why isn't rule number 3 number 2 then

[jfdc]

Take out my yoga mat! I might be able to get that far ❤😂❤😂❤😂

[joannadrozdz]

That's sad...these days everyone wants the easy way for everything, no work, no pressure that actually shapes your character to be strong...just the easy way.

[michaelduffy]

Mine is ride the missus more . Not looking forward to telling her about the 2 minute rule

[Mushkiepotamus]

He got much of his ideas from
Scott Adams - Scott is great, impactful author

[timw]

The two minute rule doesnt work you need to jump in with both feet or dont waste your time.