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Today’s episode is part of a BONUS lesson from my new course Keystone Habit Course Notes: Check out Keystone Habit Blueprint ­ The Uncommon Way to Dare Greatly ­ Day 38 What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community  Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

Back by popular demand, Megan (my wife) is back on the show! I ask Megan difficult questions: this show, how it can improve, and what changes she would like to see in Season 2. Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community  Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

Today I discuss a simple habit I used to become a featured speaker in a virtual conference Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Life Rescripted Summit ­ Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community  Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Today,  I share the results of season one, lessons learned the hard way, and what’s to come next Habit’s report: 55 days of push ups (83.3%) 51 days of jumping jacks (77.3%) 55 days of one book a day (83.3%) Habits that started after day 7: 58 days of writing minimum of 50 words a day (58/59 = 98.3%) 53 days of 1 pull up minimum (53/59 = 89.8%) Stats on the show: 72,000 downloads (Average of 67 episodes: ~1075 downloads/episode) over 600 joined the inner circle 70 ratings on iTunes Lessons Learned from 66 Days: Triggers are essential Motivators ­ possibly overrated Accountability is underrated A Guide would have been helpful Need longer lead time - Next season will be likely a 5x or 6x a week show I’m making this guide if you’d like to make change in your life over 35% off before August 27th sign up at 66dayexperiment.com Future episodes: Reveal a tactic that opens up doors where I thought shut Also I get feedback from a voice talent consultant Notes: What do you think? Email

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Choose Yourself by James Altucher Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] One Bed One Bank Account by Derek and Carrie Olsen  Nearly 50% of Jesus’s parables were on Money ­  Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Just Blow It Up by Dixie Gillaspie Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker  Join Our Facebook Community  Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

Today I share how I cheated on my habits, but still remained somewhat faithful. It’s difficult to remain faithful to your goals. Sexy obstacles like Facebook will distract you. Even as I write this post I distracted myself with the new Deadpool Trailer (P.S. you should check it out) Identify the obstacle Create 3 ways around it, even if they’re “long­cuts” rather than shortcuts Experiment and see what works and what doesn’t! Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think  by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community  Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Stop Chasing Influencers by Kimanzi Constable and Jared Easley Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

I couldn’t believe it. Today a stranger asked me to sleep with her.  I share ● My response to this first time event in my life ● How my wife responded to the event ● Dissect the story and what could have happened. Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker  Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Influence by Robert Cauldini Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

Don’t become Anakin Skywalker ­ - don't become an absolutist:  trying to get rid of everything. The body will recoil and backlash at you for making such a drastic change Find the ONE Thing ­ look for the one thing that consistently breaks your change, maybe it’s Facebook or ice cream Tag the Tiger ­ identify fear, call it by name, write it down. Fear likes to be unidentifiable. I think of the Blair Witch Project ­ we didn’t know what we really were afraid of, we didn’t see the monster Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Where there is a Will, is there a Way? Effects of Lay Theories of Self­Control on Setting and Keeping Resolutions Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker  Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes Join our Newsletter Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

● Rather than telling someone what to do (and have them do it begrudgingly), this question motivates the person to take action ● Use this question whenever you’re faced with a challenge to motivate a co­worker, a spouse, a child, or a client ● If used properly, you’ll discover what truly motivates people to take action when using this question Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community  Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Money Rules:  Here are 4 habits on money that we live by: ● Take It Away ● Give Gifts ● Pay Yourself First ● Apply the 2-week Rule Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Dave Ramsey James Altucher - The 1% Rule Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza

My wife (Megan) and I chat about ● How to encourage a partner who doesn’t support your change ● Am I crazy for pursuing an exhibitionist lifestyle? ● My one star review on iTunes and how to deal with haters Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community  Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

Story of when I was influenced by others Who are you trying to mimic? Is it realistic change or impossible and unsatisfying? Are your goals someone else's? What is it that you truly desire? Focus on ONE thing, others will come from it. Today's episode is a rude awakening for me. I hate to share it with you, because it's embarrassing, but I know that if you apply this lesson, you'll save yourself time, money, and a lot of heartache. Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] How Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath  Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza 

What we need the most is often what we resist the most @itsalexbarker Notes: What do you think? Email me at [email protected] The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon Follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @itsalexbarker Join Our Facebook Community Rate and Review the Show (send me an email and I’ll send you a book of your choice!) Subscribe on iTunes  Join our Newsletter  Music provided by the generous and awesome Odesza