How can we apply habits to create success in our lives?On today’s episode, I interview the Author of “Atomic Habits”, James Clear.  Anytime I come across anyone who has read this book, has been completely blown away by it.  It is such a fantastic book and is incredibly easy to read and apply.  With James' insights & knowledge he shares, he makes success feel possible. In today’s episode we discuss: How habits are created?How to form new habits to get the results we want.How we execute a 4-step pattern every time we perform a habit which includes; cue, craving, response & reward. How to change one’s habits.What habit stacking is.The power of the 1% rule.The compounding interest of applying habits in one’s life.Jame’s definition of “Limitless Potential”.  SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Connect with Tima on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_timaelhajj/Connect with Tima on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timaelhajj/Email Tima directly on: [email protected]Follow Deconstructing Success on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deconstructingsuccess/Project Optimism: https://www.projectoptimism.com.au/ TIMESTAMPS 00.20 - Introduction00.50 - Why did James write the book ‘Atomic Habits’?03.30 - Why the name ‘Atomic Habits’ for the book?04.50 - Why focus on habits when one is changing their life?06.35 - What does James think of social media and how it impacts on people’s habits?09.30 - How do habits work?15.00 - Why has our brain not evolved?17.30 - How can you be aware if a habit is effective or not?19.50 - How can you measure if these changes will be beneficial or negative?22.45 - What is the mindset of a successful person?26.20 - What is the ‘1 percent’ & the compounding effect of applying small changes?29.50 - What is habit stacking?31.40 - When James was a kid, what did he want to do?32.30 - How did James recover from his injury when he was 15?36.15 - How does James manage through days where he doesn’t follow through with habits, and how to manage through this?40.00 - What habits & systems can be applied to strengthen relationships?42.30 - What are things that people can apply if they are in an environment that they can’t control?47.20 - Depression and how habits can help.50.30 - The difference between ‘I have to’ to ‘I get to’51.25 - What is the biggest challenge most people face?54.00 - What is a starting point when changing your habits?56.50 - Finishing statements & where to find James online.