Episode

The Science of Tiny Habits: How Little by Little Becomes a Lot

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The Next Big Idea Daily
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Apr 27, 2026
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1957
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Summary

Going big is overrated — and Eric Zimmer makes a compelling case that the smallest changes are the ones that actually stick, building quietly into something transformative. Then in the second half, Jay Shetty draws on his experience as a former monk to show how training your mind daily can bring the peace and purpose that grand ambitions rarely deliver. Sponsored By: Book of the Day — Sign up for our free newsletter at bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com Notion — Try Custom Agents now at ⁠notion.com/daily