Books and advice that shaped James

I'm so excited to share today’s episode with you, because this conversation really stayed with me long after we stopped recording.

Today, I'm joined by James Laughlin, author of Habits of High Performers, and we dive deep into something that quietly shapes every part of our lives: our habits.

Not the big dramatic ones, but the small daily choices that, over time, determine how we live, work and feel.

What I love about James’ approach is that high performance is not about doing more. It is about doing what truly matters, consistently and with intention, while still protecting your wellbeing, relationships and sense of purpose. T

This conversation felt so aligned with everything I believe in and teach, especially inside our GROW Personal Growth Book Club and DL Coaching programs.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why getting radically clear on what you want is the foundation for everything else

• How your belief systems quietly shape your decisions, confidence and results

• The role of purpose in creating sustainable motivation and fulfilment

We also talk about journaling, priorities, boundaries, and how to stay focused in a world full of distractions. It's a grounded, honest and inspiring conversation that gently invites you to reflect on your own habits and ask whether they are truly supporting the life you want to create.

Listen with an open heart, a notebook nearby if you can, and a willingness to reflect. Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest change.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

…and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you - starting in February with an overhaul of your Habits, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

SHOW NOTES:

• A few links from James:
  • Book - https://thehabitbook.com/
  • Free Planner - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/planner
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ 
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
• Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
• If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
  • My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
  • My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
  • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.

• Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
• Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

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