Steve Kamb joins me to talk about the ideas from his new book, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change.
Steve shares wisdom about:
Which is harder: starting, or starting again
The "Back to Normal" fallacy
The importance of a bias toward action
Do people wait for optimal timing?
Do people believe it will go smoothly this time?
Do people fail to anticipate obvious and predictable obstacles?
Do people fail to allow for unforeseen obstacles?
When do we need to try again and when do we need to try something different?
How much do people try to control the wrong things?
How much of success comes down to one's attitude toward struggle and failure?
If you're someone who's been trying and faltering, this is for you—whether in fitness and health, career, or life.
Instagram: @stevekamb
CHAPTERS
01:15 Starting vs Starting Over
03:01 The Back to Normal Fallacy
06:18 Why Treading Water Still Counts
08:34 Letting Go of the Perfect Future
13:05 The Too Many Options Trap
17:25 Procrastination and the Five Whys
19:53 Identity and Imposter Syndrome
22:53 Failure as Feedback
24:14 Keep Doing the Thing
28:17 New Year's Goals and Self-Efficacy
32:37 Pause, Accept, Change, Try Again
37:32 Control What You Can Control
41:36 The "Yes And" Philosophy of Life
47:41 Struggle, Capacity, and Resilience
51:04 Updating Your Fitness Identity
53:37 Book Launch and Where To Find Steve
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