Habits 2 Goals: The Habit Factor® Podcast with Martin Grunburg

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." Henry David Thoreau In this episode Martin revisits this quote by the famous essayist — a quote that sent him on a journey of personal discovery and analysis about the enigma that is "success". In this famous quote Henry David Thoreau points out with great assurance that, "he WILL meet with a success in common hours". Notice that HDT doesn't say he "might" or that he "could" but that he "WILL"! After years of analysis and reaffirming this statement, Martin has settled on much the same truth. That success is not a destination but a realization along the journey and is experienced as one pursues their ideal future confidently. It seems that it is only when one advances confidently toward their dreams and works hard realize the life that they have imaged that the improbable happens — that they are met with the feeling of success in "common" hours. HDT's formula is crystal clear: 1) have an ideal vision, a dream to pursue 2) work hard to achieve it 3) move confidently every day toward it When you can check off those three boxes each and every day you will meet with a success in common hours. Check out this episode and be sure to share this Mind Bullet Wednesday!   BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way!   Subscribe    Resources Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

"As long as you are above ground, these are ALL things you 'Get to do!'" How we talk to ourselves determines a vast majority of what we do and do not do. The language that we use often creates resistance. So, then what happens? Well, we know what we need to do but still don't do it. What are the chances that some of that resistance is simply tied to the language that we use? In this episode Martin begins by asking you to imagine you both work at the same company and he get to "tell you what you have to do". Doesn't sound too pleasant does it? Yet, many of use will go through each day saying that exact statement to ourselves, things like; "I have to pay my bills". "I have to go to the gym." "I have to get the car washed." "I have to go to school" etc. A subtle and significant shift takes place when we revisit our language and change the way we talk to ourselves. Simply saying, "I get to pay my bills." "I get to go to the gym" etc. will reduced our reluctance to do them! What are you telling yourself "you have to do" and how easily can you make that shift? Check it out — listen to today's episode and see how changing your dialogue with yourself changes your attitude and your output! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and share with a friend and each Mind Bullet will show up automatically for you each week! ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way! BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. Subscribe    Resources Brian Tracy  The Psychology of Achievement. Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

"There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what you will, the solution comes to you and you don't know how or why.” ~Albert Einstein What is the difference between the superconscious and the subconscious? When a problem is well defined it seems that when we are relaxed, and in a subconscious, habitual state that we make that "leap in consciousness" that Einstein talks about. Einstein calls it a "leap" in consciousness and many theorize that is exactly what it is. But the "how" and the "why" may in fact be related to the subconscious and in particular HABIT. Many personal development greats like Brian Tracy and Napoleon Hill (video link below) have also termed this the "God-Mind" and "Infinite Intelligence". Whatever you call it, it's a powerful aspect to one's creativity and it appears to be most often fostered when we are performing habitual activities such as; brushing our teeth, showering, shaving, driving, etc. In this episode Martin uses the "three-layer cake" analogy and shares his experience and insights regarding the matter. There is a power above and behind us and we are the channels (conduit) of its communication." ~Emerson Check out this short FAF episode... and SUBSCRIBE now to get these episodes automatically on your device! ________________ How's your habit tracking going? Interested in joining our private accountability group? If so, visit: http://thehabitfactor.com/join **NEW Weekly Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your Twitter handle and we'll find you that way! BTW: Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and you'll have each episode sent to you automatically!  Subscribe Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to the podcast to get each episode sent directly to you.    Resources Infinite Intelligence by Napoleon Hill (YouTube) The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

A diamond in the rough doesn't look like a diamond and that's an important point to remember. In this episode Martin revisits a timeless classic from the personal development archives, "Acres of Diamonds" by Russell Conwell. Russell Conwell shares the story of an African farmer who becomes excited about the prospect of finding a fortune of diamonds elsewhere. He hurriedly sells his farmland and heads out to seek his treasure. After years of searching, dejected, despondent and alone, he ultimately kills drowns himself. The moral to the story is timeless, that our real fortunes lie within. That we already have a fortune within our selves as long as we are willing to take the time to refine our skills and character. Check out this episode and be sure to share this Mind Bullet Wednesday!   BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way!   Subscribe    Resources Acres of Diamonds (Amazon) Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

"The key is tricking yourself to move quadrant two items to quadrant one whenever possible." This episode Martin revisits Stephen Covey's classic Effectiveness or Time Management Grid. Many of us become great at "getting stuff done" (GTD) the only challenge is that often it's NOT the the important stuff that, in the long run, will make us feel content, accomplished and like we've lived a life that was worth living. All too often that "stuff" resides in quadrant one as Dr. Covey points out yet, it's quadrant #2 as Covey defines it, where things the important but not urgent items are that have the most value to us. What sort of things can be found in quadrant #2? -Planning and strategy -Setting a vision -Exercising -Reading to your children -Vocation -Prevention -Long-Term Goals Martin explores this idea that within his latest book, The Pressure Paradox™ one of the underlying themes was the importance to creating a sense of urgency (pressure) and how a key to being more effective is moving the those long-term goals into quadrant 1. For instance, the book and even the app as well as goals like the Ironman and catalina classic were all quadrant #2 items. And, it was via the use of The Habit Factor that helped move those key behaviors (habits) into quadrant #1. Check it out — listen to today's episode and see if you can't identify the important quadrant #2 items in your life and make sure you are tracking the important habits that will help you achieve your goals! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and share with a friend and each Mind Bullet will show up automatically for you each week! ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way! BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. Subscribe    Resources Brian Tracy  The Psychology of Achievement. Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

"Worrying is like paying interest on a loan that may never come due." But, is there really no value in worrying? It's a great question and one worth considering. What is the value of worry? Why have we been given this capacity to worry?   It turns out that worry can be damaging and a great waste of time and energy. However, there are many instances where worry serves a tremendous purpose; to get us off our butts— to take action! So how do you know which type of worrying is beneficial? There are essentially two types of worry; things you can influence and control and things that you can not. To worry about the weather next week is likely a waste of time and energy. However, when you worry about things that you can influence and it forces you to think and act resourcefully then the worry provides great value. Examine your own worry patterns; when and where you place your time, energy and attention particularly when it comes to things beyond your sphere of influence. The subject than reminds Martin about the old, “Serenity Prayer” that goes something like, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things i can not change. The courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. There is a reason that is called the serenity prayer— knowing the difference helps one avoid worthless worry and at the same time can bring great peace and serenity. After all, why pay interest on a loan that may never come due? Check out this short FAF episode... and SUBSCRIBE now to get these episodes automatically on your device! ________________ How's your habit tracking going? Interested in joining our private accountability group? If so, visit: http://thehabitfactor.com/join **NEW Weekly Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your Twitter handle and we'll find you that way! BTW: Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and you'll have each episode sent to you automatically!  Subscribe Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to the podcast to get each episode sent directly to you.    Resources Locus of Control What to Worry About The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

"Comfort is the great enemy of success." ~Brian Tracy In this episode Martin explores the upside and the downside of becoming conditioned. In any environment over time (humans) become conditioned but it isn't just the environment that we become conditioned to. We are conditioned to our diets, to the amount of money we earn, to our friendship, professional and social circle. In fact, we are conditioned to our thinking (habituated) about things like how much money we can make, how strong we are, what we are good and bad at (our self-concept), etc. The relationship between being "conditioned" and habit is hard to avoid and in psychology it's directly tied to habit formation; think Pavlov's dog, stimulus and response. It's difficult to imagine any person who is habituated to a "thing" and not at the same time conditioned to it. The key is knowing that conditioning (all forms) can serve us as much as harm us— to use the power of conditioning to get stronger— physically, mentally and even emotionally. Therefore it's essential to continually test new boundaries and trust what was once uncomfortable will become comfortable. Check out this episode and be sure to share this Mind Bullet Wednesday!   BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way!   Subscribe    Resources Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

"Creativity takes courage." ~Henri Matisss This episode may be the perfect follow-up to last Friday's Frequently Asked Friday (FAF), "What if I fail?" With the thought of "failure" comes a lot of resistance that prevents many of us from ever getting started. Similarly, when a person is considering taking on any creative endeavor, they often will unknowingly seek permission to begin— as though someone is going to grant them that ability. What happens when you give yourself permission to: -Take the first step -Start that company -Write that book -Develop that app -Start that blog -Fail (at anything), etc. Martin explores this idea that we (YOU) don't need permission from anyone to begin your creative project/endeavor NOW and recognizes that had he sought permission to write The Habit Factor® or The Pressure Paradox™ or develop his apps, he could have been waiting a lifetime. The interesting thing is not only was nobody going to grant him permission but the impact that the book and app have had on thousands of people around the world would have never come to pass. Check out today's episode and remove that last bit of resistance to get started today. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and share with a friend and each Mind Bullet will show up automatically for you each week! ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way! BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. Subscribe    Resources Brian Tracy  The Psychology of Achievement. Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

Martin begins this episode by talking about his 13 year old daughter and her recent run for student council president. His first thought... "Oh no! What if she loses!" And, then he silently figures he'd better prepare a consolation speech for her. The encounter got him thinking though about a few things. First, how brave she was (only two other candidates -girls- were willing to run) and that somewhere in her mind (perhaps) she had to be accepting of the idea of failure— not winning the election.    Considering the value of being willing to fail further, Martin mentions that in a prior episode he spoke about the idea, what would you do if you knew you could NOT fail. However, now, thinking about this event, he recognizes that there may be even more power in accepting the possibility of failure and proceeding anyway.  In fact, it's the acceptance of failure not the rejection that helps to remove the resistance and may actually facilitate getting on started on ANY journey— knowing that they might fail but doing whatever they can to prevent it from happening. Taking a queue from top athletes the idea of releasing any expectations of the outcome; whether it's a swing of a tennis racquet, a shot going through the basketball hoop or a golf shot, accepting the possibility of failure allows one to improve and succeed! After all, if failure is the pathway to success then perhaps it isn't about "not failing" as much as it is about being willing to fail! Check out this short FAF episode... and SUBSCRIBE now to get these episodes automatically on your device! ________________ **NEW Weekly Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your Twitter handle and we'll find you that way! BTW: Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and you'll have each episode sent to you automatically!  Subscribe Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to the podcast to get each episode sent directly to you.    Resources Willpower Math (blog post) Three Habit Busting Tips - prior episode The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

"Being listened to feels so much like being loved people can hardly tell the difference." ~David Augsberg "I never learned anything while I was talking." ~Larry King The real value of listening may be beyond measure. Countless proverbs proclaim the value of this virtue but how many of us can say we are good listeners? How many of us can say we've developed the listening habit? Martin shares his struggles with the art of listening and how it was the "listening is like love" quote referenced above that led him on his journey to "revisit" the art and try to become a better listener. Martin recalls an entrepreneur using The Habit Factor app as a as a way to strengthen his listening habit and recommends you give it a try if this episode resonates with you. Check out this episode and be sure to share this Mind Bullet Wednesday! ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way! BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. Subscribe    Resources Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe