April 16, 2026

#1 Habit Expert: Here's how you become dramatically better

#1 Habit Expert: Here's how you become dramatically better
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Episode 815: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to Charles Duhigg ( https://x.com/cduhigg ) about how to transform your life through habits.

Show Notes:

(0:00) the habit loop

(5:26) you fall to the levels of your systems

(11:06) replying to emails in your inbox

(14:44) chosen bad habits

(16:20) 1-line journaling

(19:30) supercommunication

(28:12) Trump's supercommunication skill

(33:15) a case against authenticity

(37:44) famous speeches

(45:58) coldcalling 900 people

(47:43) 60-second productivity masterclass

(49:51) The best stuff Charles has read lately

(53:13) financial freedom

(56:17) bending the earth to your will


Links:

• Charles Duhigg - https://charlesduhigg.com/

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