{"id":11535,"date":"2025-09-13T19:05:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T23:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/3736-how-to-use-principles-instead-of-plans-by-stephen-guise-of-mini-habits-on-how-to-create-lasting-progress\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T19:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T23:05:55","slug":"3736-how-to-use-principles-instead-of-plans-by-stephen-guise-of-mini-habits-on-how-to-create-lasting-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/3736-how-to-use-principles-instead-of-plans-by-stephen-guise-of-mini-habits-on-how-to-create-lasting-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"3736: How to Use Principles Instead of Plans by Stephen Guise of Mini Habits on How to Create Lasting Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at:<a href=\"https:\/\/oldpodcast.com\/\"> <u>OLDPodcast.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Episode 3736:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stephen Guise explains how principles can serve as powerful guides when detailed planning feels overwhelming or restrictive. By adopting simple rules like the 2-minute rule, acting on anything that improves your life, and consulting your \u201cfuture self,\u201d you can make better everyday choices, stay consistent, and build momentum without relying solely on rigid schedules. His approach blends the structure of planning with the flexibility of principles to help create lasting progress.<\/p>\n<p>Read along with the original article(s) here:<a href=\"https:\/\/minihabits.com\/how-to-use-principles-instead-of-plans\/\"> <u>https:\/\/minihabits.com\/how-to-use-principles-instead-of-plans\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quotes to ponder:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it takes 2 minutes or less, do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019ll regret it tomorrow, don\u2019t do it. If you\u2019ll be thankful for it tomorrow, do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe final principle: If you can ingrain valuable principles into your psyche and follow them, you\u2019ll do great(er) things!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Episode references:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Getting Things Done:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity\/dp\/0143126563?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <u>https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity\/dp\/0143126563<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/megaphone.fm\/adchoices\">megaphone.fm\/adchoices<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. 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