Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video, I talk about a new way to look at and understand habits. Hope it's useful for you!

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction (Blooming)
01:01 - The Current Models (Habit Loops)
04:08 - The Problem With Current Models
06:27 - The New Model
06:45 - The Forest (Evolving Environment)
07:43 - The Soil (Opportunities for Growth)
08:35 - The Relationships
09:34 - The Roots (Actions mostly for ourselves)
10:52 - Roots Example (Action Lists & Value Formulas)
12:36 - Roots Example Continued (Optimization vs Discovery)
13:15 - Discovery instead of optimization.
14:35 - The Fruits (Actions mostly for others)
15:43 - Summary
17:54 - Practical Questions for Reflection

Check out my other video essays on growth and self-development: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5faAYlGYYoGwdnSOCC2uOeJM4_cnjEME

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