Mini Habits by Stephen Guise Summary
Overview of Mini Habits
Discover the power of "stupid small" steps with Mini Habits - the revolutionary approach that's transformed productivity by requiring just one push-up or writing 50 words daily. This counterintuitive method bypasses motivation entirely, making willpower irrelevant and turning tiny actions into life-changing results.
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The Deceptive Power of Ridiculously Small Actions
Have you ever found yourself lying on the floor, completely drained of motivation to exercise? That's exactly where Stephen Guise found himself in December 2012. In a moment of desperation, he challenged himself to do just one push-up-a goal so absurdly small it seemed almost pointless. Yet that single push-up changed everything. Once in position, he naturally did a few more, then added some pull-ups, and eventually completed his entire workout. This "One Push-up Challenge" became the foundation for the Mini Habits system-a revolutionary approach to behavior change that has transformed thousands of lives through tiny, consistent actions. Unlike traditional self-improvement approaches with their dismal 95% failure rates, Mini Habits works because it aligns with how our brains actually function rather than fighting against our natural tendencies.
Why Motivation Fails and Willpower Prevails
The Mini Habits Strategy: Too Small to Fail
How Your Brain Transforms Through Tiny Steps
The Freedom Factor: Building Autonomy and Mindfulness
Creating Your Own Mini Habits Revolution
Small Steps, Extraordinary Life
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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