How can you get just 1% better today? 💡

At #ClioCon, I had the privilege of hearing James Clear speak on the power of tiny habits that drive big results. As host of the Legally Speaking Podcast ™️, I’ve seen firsthand how small, consistent actions can create extraordinary growth. Through our partnership with Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, we’ve applied these principles by showing up consistently and focusing on incremental wins.

James shared insights from his book ‘Atomic Habits’, highlighting how small, daily actions lead to transformational change. 

Here are my key takeaways:

1. Master the Art of Showing Up 🎯

- Consistency First: Every habit starts with showing up. To build any habit, you have to make it easy to start. Want to get fit? Use the 2-minute rule: go to the gym for just five minutes. The hardest part is often the first step.

- 2-Minute Rule: Scale down your habit to make it doable in two minutes. If your goal is to read more, start with just one page each night. These small actions compound over time.

2. Use the Habit Loop 🔄

- Cue, Craving, Response, Reward: Break habits into these four parts. For example, if you want to read more, place a book on your pillow. This triggers a craving, prompts a response (reading a few pages), and ultimately leads to a rewarding sense of progress.

3. The Laws of Behavior Change 🧩

- Make it Obvious: Create clear cues to trigger habits. If you want to drink more water, put a glass by your bed.
- Make it Attractive: Pair the habit with something enjoyable. Save favourite podcasts for your workouts.
- Make it Easy: Remove barriers and keep it simple. Small steps make consistency achievable.
- Make it Satisfying: Celebrate each success, and if you miss a day, remember: never miss twice.

4. Shift Your Identity Through Habits 🧠

- Focus on becoming, not just doing. It’s not about reading a book; it’s about becoming a reader. Each action is a vote for your desired identity.

5. Get 1% Better Every Day 📈

- Small improvements compound. Focus on 1% growth each day, and you could be 37 times better in a year. Systems are more powerful than goals—design habits that help you become who you want to be, bit by bit.

The Legally Speaking Podcast is a testament to this approach—by consistently showing up, we’ve engaged industry leaders and steadily grown our platform. Small, daily actions really do add up.

Which small habit will you start today? Share your thoughts below! 🗳

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