# 3996: How Creating a New Daily Habit is the Answer to a Better Self by Michael Mehlberg on Building Better Habits

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-04-28T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3996: Michael Mehlberg explains how lasting self-improvement comes from the habits you practice every day, not occasional bursts of effort. By focusing on consistency, tracking progress, and surrounding yourself with support, you can turn small daily actions into automatic behaviors that drive meaningful change. His approach shows how simple routines compound into long-term personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.moderndavinci.net/blog/2015/6/22/what-you-do-every-day Quotes to ponder: "What you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while." "We are simply creatures of habit... and not just those hard-to-break habits like nail biting." "Practicing our desired actions daily embeds them in our character." Episode references: Coach.me: https://www.coach.me The Happiness Project: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Aristotle-General-Confirmed/dp/006158326X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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