The Real Reason You Never Follow Through (And...

Dr. K breaks down the science of why 80% of New Year's resolutions fail and how to use behavioral research to make changes stick. He explains why common strategies like accountability partners can backfire and how to move from simply wanting a change to being ready to achieve it. ...  Show more

Dr. K explores how turning suffering into an identity prevents growth and why relying on willpower often leads to burnout. He shares practical tools to find internal motivation and master difficult social interactions. • The Identity Trap: Building your personality around your pr ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3328: Leo Babauta explores the common struggle of failing to follow through on our goals, despite our best intentions. He i ...  Show more

You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years of motivation research, offering surprisingly simple wisdom on how to optimize your goals, set yourself up for success an ...  Show more

Do you struggle to stay disciplined and follow through when life gets hard? In this episode, I reveal the neuroscience behind building willpower, how to train your brain to overcome resistance, and the daily habits that rewire your mind for lasting discipline. Are you ready to s ...  Show more

Why do we procrastinate—even when we know what we want? In this episode, I’ll show you that procrastination isn’t a character flaw. I’ll break down how fear, safety, and your ancient brain are holding you back from action. Are you ready to stop procrastinating and break your bad ...  Show more