Stacking Habits Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:59:13 -0400 https://stackinghabits.com en-us © 2026 Stacking Habits yes ec9b65ea-3000-563d-b03c-72a9472cbbc5 David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth episodic false Discover the driving force behind remarkable achievements as we interview successful individuals, dissecting the habits that have shaped their journey.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xmk434qoc5id7dpgme5wmtp5ue1v?.jpg Stacking Habits https://stackinghabits.com Frameworks Deserve to be Shared: Reflections on Season One | Ep 29 Frameworks Deserve to be Shared: Reflections on Season One | Ep 29 In this retrospective season finale, the three hosts reflect on their first season of the Stacking Habits podcast. They discuss standout guests and episodes, identifying recurring habits and frameworks discussed across interviews. Some of the most prominent included self-awareness, setting clear goals or roadmaps, and establishing consistent routines or cadences. The hosts also consider the challenges of finding high-quality guests and conducting remote versus in-person interviews. One of the hosts shares his decision to step away from the podcast to focus his efforts elsewhere. 

A key takeaway is the importance of sharing personal growth insights with others. Many guests openly discussed frameworks that transformed their lives, and Caleb believes it's our duty to pass these on so others may benefit. This ties into living intentionally and proactively through purposeful decision-making. As the first season wraps up, we encourage listeners to apply insights from their conversations to cultivate meaningful change through developed habits and routines.

Takeaways:

  • Setting clear goals and having a roadmap is an important habit for success.
  • Finding high-quality guests takes work but yields great interviews.
  • Remote interviews are less engaging than in-person conversations.
  • It's our duty to share frameworks and insights that have helped us transform our lives.
  • Personality assessments provide a starting point for self-awareness but aren't perfect representations.
  • Being proactively intentional and living with purpose is valuable.
  • Small actions and changes can make a meaningful difference.
  • Kindness is important for positively impacting others.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this retrospective season finale, the three hosts reflect on their first season of the Stacking Habits podcast. They discuss standout guests and episodes, identifying recurring habits and frameworks discussed across interviews. Some of the most prominent included self-awareness, setting clear goals or roadmaps, and establishing consistent routines or cadences. The hosts also consider the challenges of finding high-quality guests and conducting remote versus in-person interviews. One of the hosts shares his decision to step away from the podcast to focus his efforts elsewhere. 

A key takeaway is the importance of sharing personal growth insights with others. Many guests openly discussed frameworks that transformed their lives, and Caleb believes it's our duty to pass these on so others may benefit. This ties into living intentionally and proactively through purposeful decision-making. As the first season wraps up, we encourage listeners to apply insights from their conversations to cultivate meaningful change through developed habits and routines.

Takeaways:

  • Setting clear goals and having a roadmap is an important habit for success.
  • Finding high-quality guests takes work but yields great interviews.
  • Remote interviews are less engaging than in-person conversations.
  • It's our duty to share frameworks and insights that have helped us transform our lives.
  • Personality assessments provide a starting point for self-awareness but aren't perfect representations.
  • Being proactively intentional and living with purpose is valuable.
  • Small actions and changes can make a meaningful difference.
  • Kindness is important for positively impacting others.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-15031043 Wed, 08 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2446 1 29 full false The Pyramid of Success: Achieving Balance as an Entrepreneur, CEO and Mom | Ep 28 The Pyramid of Success: Achieving Balance as an Entrepreneur, CEO and Mom | Ep 28 This week's guest Bonnie Watson shares how prioritizing self-care habits formed the foundation for her success as an entrepreneur, business leader, wife and mother. She discusses developing a "pyramid model" where strong personal routines like therapy, sleep and time management are at the base to support everything above.

Bonnie also struggled with balancing technology use and being fully present with her family. She and Matthew Osborn discuss implementing boundaries like limiting phone time to focus on engaging conversations during meals and quality time together.

As a CEO, Bonnie emphasizes the importance of mental health, resilience and compassion. She promotes diverse perspectives and empathy in her organization through the traction model of accountability and regular check-ins.

Takeaways:

  • The base of the pyramid of n to self-care habits like sufficient sleep, therapy, and time management is crucial for success in business and personal life. 
  • Setting boundaries around technology and phone use can help increase quality time and engagement with family.
  • Implementing accountability systems like the traction model can foster communication, diverse perspectives, and a cohesive organizational culture.
  • Having empathy for others and listening without judgment can strengthen relationships both at work and home.
  • Separating work and personal domains through clear boundaries is important for maintaining balance and a healthy partnership, especially when working with a spouse. 
  • Approaching lending with a focus on an entrepreneur's character over traditional credit signals can open doors for underserved small business communities.

Resources:

‍Connect with Bonnie:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This week's guest Bonnie Watson shares how prioritizing self-care habits formed the foundation for her success as an entrepreneur, business leader, wife and mother. She discusses developing a "pyramid model" where strong personal routines like therapy, sleep and time management are at the base to support everything above.

Bonnie also struggled with balancing technology use and being fully present with her family. She and Matthew Osborn discuss implementing boundaries like limiting phone time to focus on engaging conversations during meals and quality time together.

As a CEO, Bonnie emphasizes the importance of mental health, resilience and compassion. She promotes diverse perspectives and empathy in her organization through the traction model of accountability and regular check-ins.

Takeaways:

  • The base of the pyramid of n to self-care habits like sufficient sleep, therapy, and time management is crucial for success in business and personal life. 
  • Setting boundaries around technology and phone use can help increase quality time and engagement with family.
  • Implementing accountability systems like the traction model can foster communication, diverse perspectives, and a cohesive organizational culture.
  • Having empathy for others and listening without judgment can strengthen relationships both at work and home.
  • Separating work and personal domains through clear boundaries is important for maintaining balance and a healthy partnership, especially when working with a spouse. 
  • Approaching lending with a focus on an entrepreneur's character over traditional credit signals can open doors for underserved small business communities.

Resources:

‍Connect with Bonnie:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14987903 Wed, 01 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3498 1 28 full false Future-Proof Your Brand: Adapting to an AI-Driven Customer Experience | Tygh Walters Future-Proof Your Brand: Adapting to an AI-Driven Customer Experience | Tygh Walters How will AI transform customer support over the next few years? Tygh Walters from SellerSmile joins us this week to explore this topic. His company provides outsourced eCommerce customer support for clients across a wide range of industries. We dig into the "touchiest" aspects of customer support: money, time, and respect. Lastly, we discuss what it means to bring human elements into the realm of serving customers. Enjoy this futuristic discussion that is grounded in qualities that humans will ALWAYS desire.


Takeaways:

  • Customizing customer service approaches like tone and language for different client demographics and businesses is important.
  • AI may eventually be able to handle transactional customer interactions, but human empathy and relationships will always be valuable and necessary.
  • While focusing on customer service, don't forget to care for your own team by hiring enough people to spread the workload and prevent burnout.
  • When creating SOPs for your team, make them detailed enough that a company in another state could read your documentation and get up to speed quickly and accurately.
  • In light of AI and new technologies, continue to invest in your human relationships.


Resources:

‍
Connect with Tygh Walters:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> How will AI transform customer support over the next few years? Tygh Walters from SellerSmile joins us this week to explore this topic. His company provides outsourced eCommerce customer support for clients across a wide range of industries. We dig into the "touchiest" aspects of customer support: money, time, and respect. Lastly, we discuss what it means to bring human elements into the realm of serving customers. Enjoy this futuristic discussion that is grounded in qualities that humans will ALWAYS desire.


Takeaways:

  • Customizing customer service approaches like tone and language for different client demographics and businesses is important.
  • AI may eventually be able to handle transactional customer interactions, but human empathy and relationships will always be valuable and necessary.
  • While focusing on customer service, don't forget to care for your own team by hiring enough people to spread the workload and prevent burnout.
  • When creating SOPs for your team, make them detailed enough that a company in another state could read your documentation and get up to speed quickly and accurately.
  • In light of AI and new technologies, continue to invest in your human relationships.


Resources:

‍
Connect with Tygh Walters:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14942662 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3092 1 27 full false Finding Purpose After Service: Continuing the Mission of Helping Others - Chris Roness & Wes Piatt | Ep 26 Finding Purpose After Service: Continuing the Mission of Helping Others - Chris Roness & Wes Piatt | Ep 26 This interview features Wes Piatt and Chris "Switch" Roness discussing their work helping veterans and men through difficult times using community and shared experiences. Wes shares his personal struggles with mental health during the pandemic and how connecting with others through social media led to the creation of WeBus. Chris talks about developing the You M.A.T.R. system drawing from his military background to help veterans reconnect and prepare for crises. Both emphasize the importance of vulnerability, shared stories, and connecting trusted friends through platforms like Marco Polo. They discuss the value of mentorship and how their programs aim to support men for generations.


Takeaways:

  • Developing a group of 5 trusted "lifeguard" friends is important for emotional support, with at least one of them local to you.
  • Tracking habits and goals, even with simple paper tools, helps with consistency and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Serving others and focusing outward even during personal struggles can lead to purpose and an abundant life.
  • Social platforms like Marco Polo can effectively connect geographically distant friends for mutual support.
  • Practical tips like introducing friends based on a shared relationship can help connect diverse groups.


‍Connect with the guests:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This interview features Wes Piatt and Chris "Switch" Roness discussing their work helping veterans and men through difficult times using community and shared experiences. Wes shares his personal struggles with mental health during the pandemic and how connecting with others through social media led to the creation of WeBus. Chris talks about developing the You M.A.T.R. system drawing from his military background to help veterans reconnect and prepare for crises. Both emphasize the importance of vulnerability, shared stories, and connecting trusted friends through platforms like Marco Polo. They discuss the value of mentorship and how their programs aim to support men for generations.


Takeaways:

  • Developing a group of 5 trusted "lifeguard" friends is important for emotional support, with at least one of them local to you.
  • Tracking habits and goals, even with simple paper tools, helps with consistency and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Serving others and focusing outward even during personal struggles can lead to purpose and an abundant life.
  • Social platforms like Marco Polo can effectively connect geographically distant friends for mutual support.
  • Practical tips like introducing friends based on a shared relationship can help connect diverse groups.


‍Connect with the guests:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14903806 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3848 1 26 full false Discovering Your Theme: How to Understand Yourself and Your Partner Better - Aaron Steinberg | Ep 25 Discovering Your Theme: How to Understand Yourself and Your Partner Better - Aaron Steinberg | Ep 25 Coach Aaron Steinberg shares habits and tools for more open, empathetic communication in relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each person's core "themes" or needs, which often stem from childhood experiences. Rather than making assumptions, Steinberg recommends practicing mindfulness, curiosity and the "FAQ Method" of sharing experiences without over-synthesizing. Steinberg also discusses the transformative impact of parenthood on relationships and identities. He suggests habits like self-reflection, emotional regulation and willingness to grow to help couples reharmonize themes and deepen understanding through life's challenges. 


Takeaways:

  • Each person has 2-3 core "themes" or needs that drive their behavior in relationships, often stemming from childhood experiences.
  • Relationships involve navigating where one person's themes feel opposed to their partner's themes. This creates natural feedback loops.
  • Mindfulness, curiosity and the "FAQ Method" can help partners move past assumptions to truly understand each other's perspectives.
  • Sweeping issues under the rug is a relationship killer. Address misunderstandings sincerely as soon as possible for long-term satisfaction.
  • Understanding relationship themes and communication habits can help couples weather challenges with deeper connection rather than dissolution.


Resources:


‍Connect with Aaron Steinberg:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Coach Aaron Steinberg shares habits and tools for more open, empathetic communication in relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each person's core "themes" or needs, which often stem from childhood experiences. Rather than making assumptions, Steinberg recommends practicing mindfulness, curiosity and the "FAQ Method" of sharing experiences without over-synthesizing. Steinberg also discusses the transformative impact of parenthood on relationships and identities. He suggests habits like self-reflection, emotional regulation and willingness to grow to help couples reharmonize themes and deepen understanding through life's challenges. 


Takeaways:

  • Each person has 2-3 core "themes" or needs that drive their behavior in relationships, often stemming from childhood experiences.
  • Relationships involve navigating where one person's themes feel opposed to their partner's themes. This creates natural feedback loops.
  • Mindfulness, curiosity and the "FAQ Method" can help partners move past assumptions to truly understand each other's perspectives.
  • Sweeping issues under the rug is a relationship killer. Address misunderstandings sincerely as soon as possible for long-term satisfaction.
  • Understanding relationship themes and communication habits can help couples weather challenges with deeper connection rather than dissolution.


Resources:


‍Connect with Aaron Steinberg:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14860801 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3673 1 25 full false The Relationship Rhythm: Uncovering the Communication Cadences that Nourish Your Relationships - Meagan Allers | Ep 24 The Relationship Rhythm: Uncovering the Communication Cadences that Nourish Your Relationships - Meagan Allers | Ep 24 In this episode, David and Caleb discuss intentional relationship habits with Megan Allers of Marco Polo. Megan shares how the video messaging app differs from others in fostering more personal connections through video-first messaging. She details her personal use of setting daily "cadences" like responding to Polos on walks to stay close with distant friends.

Megan explains how users form these communication rhythms to maintain relationships despite busy lives. She also started a "dinner club" to facilitate deeper connections when moving cities. The discussion covers identifying "couch friends" and "weak ties" that challenge growth.

Megan shares best practices like vulnerability and questions that spark meaningful conversations. The value of cultivating supportive friend "buckets" is examined. Remote relationship building using Marco Polo mastermind groups is explored, with the ability to turn strangers into close connections.

Takeaways:

  • Setting daily communication "cadences" through tools like Marco Polo can help sustain relationships when schedules are busy.
  • Activities like responding to video messages during routine tasks builds rhythms of regular connection.
  • Intentionally facilitating in-person gatherings like a "dinner club" supports deeper bonding.
  • Incorporating vulnerability and thoughtful questions sparks meaningful conversations.
  • Cultivating a circle of friends who "fill your bucket" provides valuable support.


Resources:

‍
Connect with Meagan:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this episode, David and Caleb discuss intentional relationship habits with Megan Allers of Marco Polo. Megan shares how the video messaging app differs from others in fostering more personal connections through video-first messaging. She details her personal use of setting daily "cadences" like responding to Polos on walks to stay close with distant friends.

Megan explains how users form these communication rhythms to maintain relationships despite busy lives. She also started a "dinner club" to facilitate deeper connections when moving cities. The discussion covers identifying "couch friends" and "weak ties" that challenge growth.

Megan shares best practices like vulnerability and questions that spark meaningful conversations. The value of cultivating supportive friend "buckets" is examined. Remote relationship building using Marco Polo mastermind groups is explored, with the ability to turn strangers into close connections.

Takeaways:

  • Setting daily communication "cadences" through tools like Marco Polo can help sustain relationships when schedules are busy.
  • Activities like responding to video messages during routine tasks builds rhythms of regular connection.
  • Intentionally facilitating in-person gatherings like a "dinner club" supports deeper bonding.
  • Incorporating vulnerability and thoughtful questions sparks meaningful conversations.
  • Cultivating a circle of friends who "fill your bucket" provides valuable support.


Resources:

‍
Connect with Meagan:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14816854 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2835 1 24 full true Transformation that Lasts: The Power of the 5 Voices - Steve Cockram | Ep 23 Transformation that Lasts: The Power of the 5 Voices - Steve Cockram | Ep 23 Steve Cockram joins the pod this week to share his vision to help others create "Transformation that Lasts." As the co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, Steve and his business partner Jeremie Kubicek have created a series of powerful frameworks that can be applied at work, at home, and with friends to cultivate more meaningful relationships. We discuss their concept of 5 Voices, which simplifies the MBTI personality test. When applied properly, the 5 Voices can impact lasting change in yourself first of all, and then in the lives of those you lead. Listen in as we learn about the Sherpa's Mindset, Cockram's Principle, and nerd out over business models as GiANT Worldwide is reinventing themselves as a software company to make their frameworks accessible to as many people as possible.

Takeaways:

  • Intentional change starts from within - transforming yourself first before trying to impact others.
  • Frameworks like the 5 Voices model can help with this self-awareness by providing lenses to see yourself and relate to others.
  • The Sherpa's Mindset, or redefining success as helping OTHERS reach their goals, rather than just one's own achievements, is an important perspective for leaders.
  • Creating an environment where all personality types feel valued unleashes the full potential of teams.

Resources:

‍Connect with Steve Cockram:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Steve Cockram joins the pod this week to share his vision to help others create "Transformation that Lasts." As the co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, Steve and his business partner Jeremie Kubicek have created a series of powerful frameworks that can be applied at work, at home, and with friends to cultivate more meaningful relationships. We discuss their concept of 5 Voices, which simplifies the MBTI personality test. When applied properly, the 5 Voices can impact lasting change in yourself first of all, and then in the lives of those you lead. Listen in as we learn about the Sherpa's Mindset, Cockram's Principle, and nerd out over business models as GiANT Worldwide is reinventing themselves as a software company to make their frameworks accessible to as many people as possible.

Takeaways:

  • Intentional change starts from within - transforming yourself first before trying to impact others.
  • Frameworks like the 5 Voices model can help with this self-awareness by providing lenses to see yourself and relate to others.
  • The Sherpa's Mindset, or redefining success as helping OTHERS reach their goals, rather than just one's own achievements, is an important perspective for leaders.
  • Creating an environment where all personality types feel valued unleashes the full potential of teams.

Resources:

‍Connect with Steve Cockram:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14775253 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3305 1 23 full false Cracking the Communication Code - Jeremie Kubicek | Ep 22 Cracking the Communication Code - Jeremie Kubicek | Ep 22 In this conversation, Jeremie Kubicek introduces the concept of the Communication Code, a framework that helps improve relationships by understanding and meeting communication expectations. He explains the five code words of the Communication Code: celebrate, care, clarify, collaborate, and critique. Jeremie also highlights the importance of consistency and connection in building strong relationships. He concludes by discussing the role of love in fighting for the highest possible good in relationships. 

Takeaways

  • Frameworks are powerful tools for teaching and learning.
  • The Communication Code framework helps improve relationships by understanding and meeting communication expectations.
  • Consistency and connection are crucial in building strong relationships.
  • Love involves fighting for the highest possible good in relationships.
  • Implementing the Communication Code requires daily habits and self-reflection.

Resources:

‍Connect with Jeremie:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this conversation, Jeremie Kubicek introduces the concept of the Communication Code, a framework that helps improve relationships by understanding and meeting communication expectations. He explains the five code words of the Communication Code: celebrate, care, clarify, collaborate, and critique. Jeremie also highlights the importance of consistency and connection in building strong relationships. He concludes by discussing the role of love in fighting for the highest possible good in relationships. 

Takeaways

  • Frameworks are powerful tools for teaching and learning.
  • The Communication Code framework helps improve relationships by understanding and meeting communication expectations.
  • Consistency and connection are crucial in building strong relationships.
  • Love involves fighting for the highest possible good in relationships.
  • Implementing the Communication Code requires daily habits and self-reflection.

Resources:

‍Connect with Jeremie:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14726698 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3193 1 22 full false Begin with the End in Mind: The Importance of Making Decisions BEFORE You Start - Rich Haddad | Ep 21 Begin with the End in Mind: The Importance of Making Decisions BEFORE You Start - Rich Haddad | Ep 21 This episode gives insight into the world of nonprofit leadership and strategic philanthropy through a conversation with Rich Haddad, who has stewarded over $80 million at the K21 Health Foundation for the past 17 years. Rich discusses the importance of self-awareness and pre-decision making in finding purpose and maintaining discipline. He also shares strategies for effectively understanding community needs, making grants, fundraising, and guiding nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact. Listeners will gain perspective on strengthening communities through financial stewardship, engagement, and the power of pre-decisions.

Takeaways:

  • Developing self-awareness of one's strengths, gifts, and motivations is important for finding purpose and fulfillment.
  • Pre-deciding aspects of one's life can reduce decision fatigue and help inform habits and discipline.
  • Understanding a community's needs requires looking beyond one's own experiences to engage diverse groups.
  • Defining goals and parameters in advance helps make grantmaking and decision-making more consistent and objective.
  • Building a strong board and engaging the community are important for nonprofit success.
  • Financial stewardship, when paired with engagement, can help strengthen communities in meaningful ways over the long term.

Resources:

  • Joe's Kids - A children's therapy clinic in Warsaw, Indiana that Rich has supported over 10 years
  • K21 Health Foundation - The private foundation that Rich has led for 17 years in Kosciusko County, IN

‍Connect with Rich Haddad:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This episode gives insight into the world of nonprofit leadership and strategic philanthropy through a conversation with Rich Haddad, who has stewarded over $80 million at the K21 Health Foundation for the past 17 years. Rich discusses the importance of self-awareness and pre-decision making in finding purpose and maintaining discipline. He also shares strategies for effectively understanding community needs, making grants, fundraising, and guiding nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact. Listeners will gain perspective on strengthening communities through financial stewardship, engagement, and the power of pre-decisions.

Takeaways:

  • Developing self-awareness of one's strengths, gifts, and motivations is important for finding purpose and fulfillment.
  • Pre-deciding aspects of one's life can reduce decision fatigue and help inform habits and discipline.
  • Understanding a community's needs requires looking beyond one's own experiences to engage diverse groups.
  • Defining goals and parameters in advance helps make grantmaking and decision-making more consistent and objective.
  • Building a strong board and engaging the community are important for nonprofit success.
  • Financial stewardship, when paired with engagement, can help strengthen communities in meaningful ways over the long term.

Resources:

  • Joe's Kids - A children's therapy clinic in Warsaw, Indiana that Rich has supported over 10 years
  • K21 Health Foundation - The private foundation that Rich has led for 17 years in Kosciusko County, IN

‍Connect with Rich Haddad:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-14680671 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3661 1 21 full false The Art of the Ask - Nathan Harris | Ep 20 The Art of the Ask - Nathan Harris | Ep 20 In this episode, Nathan Harris, Vice President of Advancement, discusses his role in fundraising and building relationships. He emphasizes the importance of clarity in fundraising and setting expectations for meetings. Nathan shares stories of successful relationships and navigating rejection. He also provides insights into approaching high-profile individuals and resurfacing alumni. Nathan highlights the significance of research and connections in building meaningful relationships. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of fundraising and relationship-building in the context of philanthropy. In this conversation, Nathan Harris discusses the value of being a connector and the role of a connector in building relationships. He shares his approach to creating connections and the importance of asking for connections. Nathan also emphasizes the power of small gestures in building relationships and the importance of prospecting and making connections. He discusses the concept of letting people be known and the art of disarming conversations. Finally, he shares insights on balancing productivity and doing the right things.

Takeaways

  • Clarity and setting expectations are crucial in fundraising meetings.
  • Building long-term relationships is more important than solely focusing on asking for money.
  • Navigating rejection requires humility and a focus on maintaining the relationship.
  • Researching and utilizing connections can help in approaching high-profile individuals and resurfacing alumni.
  • Being a connector is valuable in building relationships and creating connections.
  • Small gestures and acts of kindness can have a significant impact on building relationships.
  • Prospecting and making connections are essential for building relationships and expanding networks.
  • Letting people be known and engaging in disarming conversations can deepen relationships.
  • Balancing productivity and doing the right things is crucial for success.

Resources:

‍Connect with Nathan:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this episode, Nathan Harris, Vice President of Advancement, discusses his role in fundraising and building relationships. He emphasizes the importance of clarity in fundraising and setting expectations for meetings. Nathan shares stories of successful relationships and navigating rejection. He also provides insights into approaching high-profile individuals and resurfacing alumni. Nathan highlights the significance of research and connections in building meaningful relationships. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of fundraising and relationship-building in the context of philanthropy. In this conversation, Nathan Harris discusses the value of being a connector and the role of a connector in building relationships. He shares his approach to creating connections and the importance of asking for connections. Nathan also emphasizes the power of small gestures in building relationships and the importance of prospecting and making connections. He discusses the concept of letting people be known and the art of disarming conversations. Finally, he shares insights on balancing productivity and doing the right things.

Takeaways

  • Clarity and setting expectations are crucial in fundraising meetings.
  • Building long-term relationships is more important than solely focusing on asking for money.
  • Navigating rejection requires humility and a focus on maintaining the relationship.
  • Researching and utilizing connections can help in approaching high-profile individuals and resurfacing alumni.
  • Being a connector is valuable in building relationships and creating connections.
  • Small gestures and acts of kindness can have a significant impact on building relationships.
  • Prospecting and making connections are essential for building relationships and expanding networks.
  • Letting people be known and engaging in disarming conversations can deepen relationships.
  • Balancing productivity and doing the right things is crucial for success.

Resources:

‍Connect with Nathan:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14635753 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3380 1 20 full false Kicking Off the Relationship Series | Ep 19 Kicking Off the Relationship Series | Ep 19 The Stacking Habits crew is tackling their first mini-series! Tune in as their next 8 to 12 episodes will center around healthy relationships. What habits can you adopt to improve the quality of your relationships? Tune in each week as we dig into relationships with yourself, with others, and with God.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> The Stacking Habits crew is tackling their first mini-series! Tune in as their next 8 to 12 episodes will center around healthy relationships. What habits can you adopt to improve the quality of your relationships? Tune in each week as we dig into relationships with yourself, with others, and with God.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14591048 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2054 1 19 full false Zack's Commandments of Risk - Zack Price | Ep 18 Zack's Commandments of Risk - Zack Price | Ep 18 This episode explores the concept of risk management through the lens of sports betting with guest Zack Price. Zack has over 20 years of experience profiting from sports gambling and discusses strategies like starting small, tracking wins and losses, and setting clear "commandments" or rules to guide responsible participation.

Zach emphasizes building experience through low-risk bets before increasing amounts. He also stresses reviewing performance every 6-8 weeks to identify profitable strategies. The hosts discuss applying these principles to other arenas of life, such as business ventures.

Overall, the conversation provides insight into minimizing losses from risk-taking through discipline, limits, and learning from mistakes over time. Key takeaways include trusting instincts and gut feelings once a knowledge base is established.

Takeaways:

  • Set clear rules/commandments and refer to them often to guide risky activities like sports betting
  • Start small and test opportunities through low-risk bets before significantly increasing investment 
  • Continually review data and performance to identify profitable strategies
  • Build experience through many small bets to develop knowledge and confidence
  • Trust gut feelings and instincts once a base of experience and data has been established
  • Consider responsible gambling features like deposit limits to avoid over-investment

Resources:

‍Connect with Zack Price:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This episode explores the concept of risk management through the lens of sports betting with guest Zack Price. Zack has over 20 years of experience profiting from sports gambling and discusses strategies like starting small, tracking wins and losses, and setting clear "commandments" or rules to guide responsible participation.

Zach emphasizes building experience through low-risk bets before increasing amounts. He also stresses reviewing performance every 6-8 weeks to identify profitable strategies. The hosts discuss applying these principles to other arenas of life, such as business ventures.

Overall, the conversation provides insight into minimizing losses from risk-taking through discipline, limits, and learning from mistakes over time. Key takeaways include trusting instincts and gut feelings once a knowledge base is established.

Takeaways:

  • Set clear rules/commandments and refer to them often to guide risky activities like sports betting
  • Start small and test opportunities through low-risk bets before significantly increasing investment 
  • Continually review data and performance to identify profitable strategies
  • Build experience through many small bets to develop knowledge and confidence
  • Trust gut feelings and instincts once a base of experience and data has been established
  • Consider responsible gambling features like deposit limits to avoid over-investment

Resources:

‍Connect with Zack Price:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-14543310 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3008 1 18 full false Confessions of a “Not Car Guy” - Lessons on Personal Finance | Ep 17 Confessions of a “Not Car Guy” - Lessons on Personal Finance | Ep 17 In this episode, Caleb Roth leads a discussion with co-hosts David Chung and Matthew Osborn about implementing habits for better personal finance management. They share strategies for tracking spending, setting budgets, automating savings, limiting subscriptions and adding friction to discretionary purchases.

David discusses transforming his finances with a "profit first" approach. Matthew considers simplifying tracking and canceling unused subscriptions. Caleb advocates for automating savings and limiting what you see to avoid overspending.

The hosts also delve into decluttering possessions through a "red tag" system and renting gear instead of buying. David reflects on lessons from regretting a sports car purchase. Overall, the episode provides tangible tactics for forming habits that artificially limit spending and help grow wealth over time.

Takeaways:

  • Track spending regularly to understand your current financial state and identify areas for improvement.
  • Set a budget and allocate income toward needs, wants, and savings using a framework like the 50/30/20 rule.
  • Automate savings by direct depositing a portion of income into separate accounts to avoid overspending.
  • Limit subscriptions by regularly auditing what you use and finding one-time payment alternatives.
  • Add friction to discretionary spending through tactics like freezing credit cards or renting items instead of impulse purchases.
  • Declutter possessions you don't frequently use through a "red tag" system to reduce clutter and unnecessary expenses.
  • Learn from expensive mistakes like impulse purchases by reflecting on what truly brings you joy versus buying into hype.

Resources:

  • Monarch Money (financial tracking tool used by Caleb Roth)
  • Joji Davenport (previous podcast guest on personal finances)
  • Noah Kagan and AppSumo.com (mentioned for one-time payment software deals)
  • Profit First by Mike Michalowicz (book on automating your finances)

‍Connect with your marvelous co-hosts:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this episode, Caleb Roth leads a discussion with co-hosts David Chung and Matthew Osborn about implementing habits for better personal finance management. They share strategies for tracking spending, setting budgets, automating savings, limiting subscriptions and adding friction to discretionary purchases.

David discusses transforming his finances with a "profit first" approach. Matthew considers simplifying tracking and canceling unused subscriptions. Caleb advocates for automating savings and limiting what you see to avoid overspending.

The hosts also delve into decluttering possessions through a "red tag" system and renting gear instead of buying. David reflects on lessons from regretting a sports car purchase. Overall, the episode provides tangible tactics for forming habits that artificially limit spending and help grow wealth over time.

Takeaways:

  • Track spending regularly to understand your current financial state and identify areas for improvement.
  • Set a budget and allocate income toward needs, wants, and savings using a framework like the 50/30/20 rule.
  • Automate savings by direct depositing a portion of income into separate accounts to avoid overspending.
  • Limit subscriptions by regularly auditing what you use and finding one-time payment alternatives.
  • Add friction to discretionary spending through tactics like freezing credit cards or renting items instead of impulse purchases.
  • Declutter possessions you don't frequently use through a "red tag" system to reduce clutter and unnecessary expenses.
  • Learn from expensive mistakes like impulse purchases by reflecting on what truly brings you joy versus buying into hype.

Resources:

  • Monarch Money (financial tracking tool used by Caleb Roth)
  • Joji Davenport (previous podcast guest on personal finances)
  • Noah Kagan and AppSumo.com (mentioned for one-time payment software deals)
  • Profit First by Mike Michalowicz (book on automating your finances)

‍Connect with your marvelous co-hosts:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14499409 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3604 1 17 full false Make Routines Your Superpower: Building Momentum Through Small Wins - Aaron Dodge | Ep 16 Make Routines Your Superpower: Building Momentum Through Small Wins - Aaron Dodge | Ep 16 In this episode, we discuss the power of daily routines and habits with entrepreneur Aaron Dodge. Aaron shares how falling into a depressive state led him to reevaluate his routines and implement crucial morning and evening habits. These daily habits have fueled consistent 25% annual revenue growth. He also reveals how building an online community called "The Slow Burn Squad" provides accountability and support for fellow solopreneurs. Listen to learn how small, intentional routines can boost your productivity and mental wellbeing.

Takeaways:
- Consistency with a morning routine, like waking up early and working out daily, is important for overcoming depression and staying productive.
- Setting intentions and making decisions the night before can help avoid excuses that prevent sticking to a morning routine.
- Having an accountability partner, like Aaron's wife, makes it much easier to commit to an early wake up time every day.
- Implementing evening work sessions provides an opportunity to compound progress on business goals over time through consistent daily effort.
- Measuring business metrics routinely, like calls and outreach, helps boost performance and growth.
- Building an online community provides valuable support and accountability for staying motivated, especially during low periods.

Resources:
• Company of One, by Paul Jarvis
• Creativity Inc., by Ed Catmull
• The Creative Act, by Rick Rubin
• Feel Good Productivity, by Ali Abdaal ‍

Connect with Aaron:
• YouTube channel
• LinkedIn

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the power of daily routines and habits with entrepreneur Aaron Dodge. Aaron shares how falling into a depressive state led him to reevaluate his routines and implement crucial morning and evening habits. These daily habits have fueled consistent 25% annual revenue growth. He also reveals how building an online community called "The Slow Burn Squad" provides accountability and support for fellow solopreneurs. Listen to learn how small, intentional routines can boost your productivity and mental wellbeing.

Takeaways:
- Consistency with a morning routine, like waking up early and working out daily, is important for overcoming depression and staying productive.
- Setting intentions and making decisions the night before can help avoid excuses that prevent sticking to a morning routine.
- Having an accountability partner, like Aaron's wife, makes it much easier to commit to an early wake up time every day.
- Implementing evening work sessions provides an opportunity to compound progress on business goals over time through consistent daily effort.
- Measuring business metrics routinely, like calls and outreach, helps boost performance and growth.
- Building an online community provides valuable support and accountability for staying motivated, especially during low periods.

Resources:
• Company of One, by Paul Jarvis
• Creativity Inc., by Ed Catmull
• The Creative Act, by Rick Rubin
• Feel Good Productivity, by Ali Abdaal ‍

Connect with Aaron:
• YouTube channel
• LinkedIn

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14454886 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3567 1 16 full false From Welding to Writing: Pursuing Your Passions 15 Minutes a Day | Ep 15 From Welding to Writing: Pursuing Your Passions 15 Minutes a Day | Ep 15 In this random episode of Stacking Habits, co-hosts Caleb Roth, Matthew Osborn, and David Chung discuss a variety of topics related to habits, personal growth, and business.

Some of the main discussion points include Caleb Roth's experiment with improving his writing skills through 15 minutes of daily practice, David Chung's long-time interest in welding and goal to apply the skill at his upcoming wedding, and Matthew Osborn's experience earning passive income through the Amazon Influencer Program.

The hosts also delve into themes like developing new skills consistently over time, revisiting past habits that led to success, prioritizing relationships, and exploring curiosities through small daily commitments.

Takeaways:

  • Committing to developing new skills through small, consistent daily practices (e.g. 15 minutes per day) can lead to significant growth and improvement over time.
  • Exploring curiosities and passions, even if just to satisfy an itch, can provide valuable learning and life experiences.
  • Prioritizing relationships, health, and balance especially as one ages can help avoid regrets later in life.
  • Consistently creating content, even passively, can result in compounding financial benefits over the long run through platforms like the Amazon Influencer Program.

Resources:

‍Connect with your co-hosts:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this random episode of Stacking Habits, co-hosts Caleb Roth, Matthew Osborn, and David Chung discuss a variety of topics related to habits, personal growth, and business.

Some of the main discussion points include Caleb Roth's experiment with improving his writing skills through 15 minutes of daily practice, David Chung's long-time interest in welding and goal to apply the skill at his upcoming wedding, and Matthew Osborn's experience earning passive income through the Amazon Influencer Program.

The hosts also delve into themes like developing new skills consistently over time, revisiting past habits that led to success, prioritizing relationships, and exploring curiosities through small daily commitments.

Takeaways:

  • Committing to developing new skills through small, consistent daily practices (e.g. 15 minutes per day) can lead to significant growth and improvement over time.
  • Exploring curiosities and passions, even if just to satisfy an itch, can provide valuable learning and life experiences.
  • Prioritizing relationships, health, and balance especially as one ages can help avoid regrets later in life.
  • Consistently creating content, even passively, can result in compounding financial benefits over the long run through platforms like the Amazon Influencer Program.

Resources:

‍Connect with your co-hosts:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14413894 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 3260 1 15 full false Becoming Inevitable: A Framework for Shaping Your Identity - Adam Tyler Smith | Ep 14 Becoming Inevitable: A Framework for Shaping Your Identity - Adam Tyler Smith | Ep 14 In this episode, coach Adam Smith shares a proven 6-step framework for achieving any goal by shaping your identity and stacking consistent daily habits. He provides real-world examples from his clients and walks through how he helps them address resistance, craft intentional daily actions, and embody the identity of their desired future self. Listeners will learn an invaluable guide for turning impossible dreams into inevitable realities by strategically stacking the right habits through understanding their current identity, envisioning compelling goals, researching role models, committing to consistency, and continuously reflecting and improving.

Takeaways:

  • Understanding your current identity and where you are now is important for setting goals and identifying potential areas of resistance.
  • Researching mentors and role models who have achieved similar goals provides insight into effective daily habits and mindsets.
  • Committing to consistency with new habits for 45-90 days allows enough time to see meaningful results and changes.
  • Framing decisions and daily actions around your ideal future identity helps embody that version of yourself.
  • Strategically stacking the right habits aligned with your goals and vision can turn dreams into realities through compounding effects over time.

Resources:

‍Connect with Adam:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this episode, coach Adam Smith shares a proven 6-step framework for achieving any goal by shaping your identity and stacking consistent daily habits. He provides real-world examples from his clients and walks through how he helps them address resistance, craft intentional daily actions, and embody the identity of their desired future self. Listeners will learn an invaluable guide for turning impossible dreams into inevitable realities by strategically stacking the right habits through understanding their current identity, envisioning compelling goals, researching role models, committing to consistency, and continuously reflecting and improving.

Takeaways:

  • Understanding your current identity and where you are now is important for setting goals and identifying potential areas of resistance.
  • Researching mentors and role models who have achieved similar goals provides insight into effective daily habits and mindsets.
  • Committing to consistency with new habits for 45-90 days allows enough time to see meaningful results and changes.
  • Framing decisions and daily actions around your ideal future identity helps embody that version of yourself.
  • Strategically stacking the right habits aligned with your goals and vision can turn dreams into realities through compounding effects over time.

Resources:

‍Connect with Adam:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14366358 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 3278 1 14 full true Obsessing Over Improvement - Nick Loise | Ep 13 Obsessing Over Improvement - Nick Loise | Ep 13 Nick Loise shares insights on developing tracking habits to know where to focus your efforts for maximum impact. He argues successful people obsess over key metrics and are constantly looking for ways to improve. Imitating the routines of top performers, like setting review periods, can help guide your focus. Nick also stresses the value of habits for freeing up mental bandwidth to strategically grow your business.

Takeaways:

  • Implement regular review periods to uncover your most profitable opportunities.
  • Imitate the obsessive routines of high performers like reviewing metrics daily to continuously improve results.
  • Automate basics with habits so you can spend mental energy strategically growing your business.
  • Ask questions to understand ALL aspects of your numbers (like geographic biases, for example).

Resources:

‍Connect with Nick Loise:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Nick Loise shares insights on developing tracking habits to know where to focus your efforts for maximum impact. He argues successful people obsess over key metrics and are constantly looking for ways to improve. Imitating the routines of top performers, like setting review periods, can help guide your focus. Nick also stresses the value of habits for freeing up mental bandwidth to strategically grow your business.

Takeaways:

  • Implement regular review periods to uncover your most profitable opportunities.
  • Imitate the obsessive routines of high performers like reviewing metrics daily to continuously improve results.
  • Automate basics with habits so you can spend mental energy strategically growing your business.
  • Ask questions to understand ALL aspects of your numbers (like geographic biases, for example).

Resources:

‍Connect with Nick Loise:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14323453 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2907 #trackinghabits #metrics #businessreview #mentalbandwidth 1 13 full false No Shortcuts: An Educational Approach to Habit Formation - Andrew Hart | Ep 12 No Shortcuts: An Educational Approach to Habit Formation - Andrew Hart | Ep 12 This interview explores the philosophy of habit formation at The Oaks Academy, a private K-8 school in Indianapolis. Rather than focusing on performance or skills, the school cultivates 12 key habits in students from a young age to support healthy relationships with God, others, and themselves. CEO Andrew Hart discusses replacing short-term rewards with an emphasis on character development and relationships. Listeners learn how the school's approach to habit formation through shared language and practices has led to strong student outcomes over 20 years. Discover an alternative educational philosophy that focuses on nurturing students' relational lives rather than just performance metrics.

Takeaways:

  • Habit formation must be intentional, aligned across all experiences and supported by shared language to truly shape a school's culture.
  • Replacing short-term rewards with an emphasis on virtues like responsibility and service nurtures students' intrinsic motivation to learn.
  • Modeling desired behaviors consistently and allowing habits to form through imitation is key to positively influencing students' relational lives.
  • It takes time for habits to take root, especially for students from challenging backgrounds - patience and presence is needed.
  • Data shows the Oaks Academy's long-term approach leads to strong student outcomes, but the focus remains on cultivating healthy relationships.

Resources:

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear - Book referenced on literature about habit formation
  • Charlotte Mason - 19th century educator whose writings informed The Oaks Academy's philosophy
  • Ambleside School (Fredericksburg, Texas) - School that some Oaks teachers visited that implements Charlotte Mason's ideas

‍Connect with Andrew Hart:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This interview explores the philosophy of habit formation at The Oaks Academy, a private K-8 school in Indianapolis. Rather than focusing on performance or skills, the school cultivates 12 key habits in students from a young age to support healthy relationships with God, others, and themselves. CEO Andrew Hart discusses replacing short-term rewards with an emphasis on character development and relationships. Listeners learn how the school's approach to habit formation through shared language and practices has led to strong student outcomes over 20 years. Discover an alternative educational philosophy that focuses on nurturing students' relational lives rather than just performance metrics.

Takeaways:

  • Habit formation must be intentional, aligned across all experiences and supported by shared language to truly shape a school's culture.
  • Replacing short-term rewards with an emphasis on virtues like responsibility and service nurtures students' intrinsic motivation to learn.
  • Modeling desired behaviors consistently and allowing habits to form through imitation is key to positively influencing students' relational lives.
  • It takes time for habits to take root, especially for students from challenging backgrounds - patience and presence is needed.
  • Data shows the Oaks Academy's long-term approach leads to strong student outcomes, but the focus remains on cultivating healthy relationships.

Resources:

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear - Book referenced on literature about habit formation
  • Charlotte Mason - 19th century educator whose writings informed The Oaks Academy's philosophy
  • Ambleside School (Fredericksburg, Texas) - School that some Oaks teachers visited that implements Charlotte Mason's ideas

‍Connect with Andrew Hart:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14279423 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 3104 #habits, #alignment, #characterdevelopment, #delayedgratification, #intrinsicmotivation, #modeling, #leadership, #educationphilosophy, #relationships 1 12 full false Why 92% of Resolutions Fail | Ep 11 Why 92% of Resolutions Fail | Ep 11 Caleb leads fellow podcast hosts Matthew and David in a discussion of New Year's resolutions and habit building. The group focuses on Matthew's past success creating a "blueprint for the perfect day" by reverse engineering daily routines and behaviors that left him feeling fulfilled. They share a laugh about David's struggle with a batch of homemade cookies after their last episode. A key takeaway is that the secret to lasting change is finding simple habits tailored to your individual lifestyle and personality through regular self-reflection.

Takeaways:
• Most resolutions fail by mid-February, with 92% failing by the end of the year. It takes around 66 days to establish a new habit.
• Build flexibility into goals and habits to avoid the "all or nothing" mentality that leads many to quit when they miss a day.
• Focus on simple habits that fit your lifestyle rather than complex routines you may not stick to long-term.
• Reflect regularly on what daily activities/routines make you feel good and accomplish your goals to develop a "perfect day" blueprint.
• Adapt ideas from others to your own tendencies and interests rather than adopting habits just because someone else does them.

Resources:
• Traction, by Gino Wickman (book)
• The Compound Effect, by Darren Hardy (book)
• Slow Carb Diet, by Tim Ferriss (link)

Don't miss an episode - sign up for email updates each week at stackinghabits.com.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Caleb leads fellow podcast hosts Matthew and David in a discussion of New Year's resolutions and habit building. The group focuses on Matthew's past success creating a "blueprint for the perfect day" by reverse engineering daily routines and behaviors that left him feeling fulfilled. They share a laugh about David's struggle with a batch of homemade cookies after their last episode. A key takeaway is that the secret to lasting change is finding simple habits tailored to your individual lifestyle and personality through regular self-reflection.

Takeaways:
• Most resolutions fail by mid-February, with 92% failing by the end of the year. It takes around 66 days to establish a new habit.
• Build flexibility into goals and habits to avoid the "all or nothing" mentality that leads many to quit when they miss a day.
• Focus on simple habits that fit your lifestyle rather than complex routines you may not stick to long-term.
• Reflect regularly on what daily activities/routines make you feel good and accomplish your goals to develop a "perfect day" blueprint.
• Adapt ideas from others to your own tendencies and interests rather than adopting habits just because someone else does them.

Resources:
• Traction, by Gino Wickman (book)
• The Compound Effect, by Darren Hardy (book)
• Slow Carb Diet, by Tim Ferriss (link)

Don't miss an episode - sign up for email updates each week at stackinghabits.com.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-14235652 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2910 1 11 full false Gaining Traction through Goal Setting - Michael Burdell | Ep 10 Gaining Traction through Goal Setting - Michael Burdell | Ep 10 This episode profiles entrepreneur Michael Burdell and how he has leveraged the powerful rhythm of setting and reviewing goals to continually challenge himself, grow his career, and start new businesses. Michael rose from a $40k door-to-door sales job to generating over $173M in revenue by regularly setting daily, quarterly, and annual goals. Through fascinating stories from his journey in sales, healthcare, and now entrepreneurship, Michael provides invaluable insights into how setting goals has helped him achieve more personally and professionally.

Takeaways:

  • Michael sets goals on a daily, quarterly, annual, and long-term basis for personal, professional, and business goals.
  • Tracking goals and keeping score has helped Michael hold himself accountable and course correct when needed.
  • Seeking out and creating new opportunities through goal setting led Michael to start his own night golf business.
  • An athlete's mentality of setting targets and tracking performance has served Michael well in sales and business.

Resources:

  • Traction, by Gino Wickman (book)
  • The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, by John Maxwell (book)
  • What the Heck is EOS?, by Gino Wickman (book)

‍Connect with Michael Burdell:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This episode profiles entrepreneur Michael Burdell and how he has leveraged the powerful rhythm of setting and reviewing goals to continually challenge himself, grow his career, and start new businesses. Michael rose from a $40k door-to-door sales job to generating over $173M in revenue by regularly setting daily, quarterly, and annual goals. Through fascinating stories from his journey in sales, healthcare, and now entrepreneurship, Michael provides invaluable insights into how setting goals has helped him achieve more personally and professionally.

Takeaways:

  • Michael sets goals on a daily, quarterly, annual, and long-term basis for personal, professional, and business goals.
  • Tracking goals and keeping score has helped Michael hold himself accountable and course correct when needed.
  • Seeking out and creating new opportunities through goal setting led Michael to start his own night golf business.
  • An athlete's mentality of setting targets and tracking performance has served Michael well in sales and business.

Resources:

  • Traction, by Gino Wickman (book)
  • The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, by John Maxwell (book)
  • What the Heck is EOS?, by Gino Wickman (book)

‍Connect with Michael Burdell:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Michael Burdell Buzzsprout-14207218 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 3174 1 10 full false Mindfulness and Mason Jars: Keys to a Meaningful Life - Dr. Adam Dell | Ep 9 Mindfulness and Mason Jars: Keys to a Meaningful Life - Dr. Adam Dell | Ep 9 Gain practical strategies for bringing more mindfulness and intentionality into your daily life from Dr. Adam Dell. As a former Air Force psychologist, Adam shares how small habits like keeping a gratitude journal have helped his family stay grounded during difficult times. You'll learn how mindfulness isn't just about clearing your mind, but about embracing thoughts and emotions to uncover your deepest values. Adam offers a fascinating perspective on how our environment shapes us, sometimes without our awareness.  He gives you permission to "disobey your mind" when it's holding you back. This conversation provides motivation and ideas for incorporating mindfulness in accessible ways in your own life.

Takeaways:

  • Mindfulness is about being present and aware rather than clearing your mind or relaxing. It involves embracing thoughts and feelings without judgment.
  • Small daily habits like keeping a gratitude journal can have profound impacts on well-being over time by cultivating gratitude.
  • Our environments strongly shape our behaviors, so it's important to be mindful of triggers and create supportive structures.
  • Mindfulness exercises like noting emotions without judgement can help "disobey your mind" and choose behaviors aligned with your values.
  • Taking mindful perspective of past and future selves can motivate positive changes and reduce shame about the past.

Resources:

  • Mindless Eating, by Brian Wansink (book)
  • Atomic Habits, by James Clear (book)
  • The Mindful Body, by Ellen Langer (book)
  • Switch, by Chip and Dan Heath (book)
  • A Liberated Mind, by Steven Hayes (book)
  • The Happiness Track, by Emma Seppala (book)
  • Emotional Agility, by Susan David (book)
  • The Yale course on Gratitude, taught by Dr. Laurie Santos (free on Coursera)

‍Connect with Dr. Adam Dell:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Gain practical strategies for bringing more mindfulness and intentionality into your daily life from Dr. Adam Dell. As a former Air Force psychologist, Adam shares how small habits like keeping a gratitude journal have helped his family stay grounded during difficult times. You'll learn how mindfulness isn't just about clearing your mind, but about embracing thoughts and emotions to uncover your deepest values. Adam offers a fascinating perspective on how our environment shapes us, sometimes without our awareness.  He gives you permission to "disobey your mind" when it's holding you back. This conversation provides motivation and ideas for incorporating mindfulness in accessible ways in your own life.

Takeaways:

  • Mindfulness is about being present and aware rather than clearing your mind or relaxing. It involves embracing thoughts and feelings without judgment.
  • Small daily habits like keeping a gratitude journal can have profound impacts on well-being over time by cultivating gratitude.
  • Our environments strongly shape our behaviors, so it's important to be mindful of triggers and create supportive structures.
  • Mindfulness exercises like noting emotions without judgement can help "disobey your mind" and choose behaviors aligned with your values.
  • Taking mindful perspective of past and future selves can motivate positive changes and reduce shame about the past.

Resources:

  • Mindless Eating, by Brian Wansink (book)
  • Atomic Habits, by James Clear (book)
  • The Mindful Body, by Ellen Langer (book)
  • Switch, by Chip and Dan Heath (book)
  • A Liberated Mind, by Steven Hayes (book)
  • The Happiness Track, by Emma Seppala (book)
  • Emotional Agility, by Susan David (book)
  • The Yale course on Gratitude, taught by Dr. Laurie Santos (free on Coursera)

‍Connect with Dr. Adam Dell:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-14174296 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3299 1 9 full false The Habit of Paying Yourself First - Joji Davenport | Ep 8 The Habit of Paying Yourself First - Joji Davenport | Ep 8 This episode provides an inspiring discussion about developing rock-solid personal finance habits! The guest, Joji Davenport, explains how he was able to save an incredible 75% of his income and reach a net worth over $1 million by age 29. His secret? Paying himself first by automatically transferring savings each month, so the money is out of sight and out of mind. He recommends getting started with small monthly savings, even just $200, to build this crucial habit. Listen in to learn Joe's tactics for playing offense with your finances rather than defense, plus tips for increasing your income through side hustles. You'll leave feeling motivated to take control of your money and work smarter, not harder, towards financial independence. ‍

Takeaways: 

  • ‍Living well below your means is crucial for building wealth and achieving financial independence.
  • Start small with savings if needed, even just $200/month, to build the habit.
  • Focus on increasing your income through side hustles rather than obsessively cutting expenses.
  • Automating savings and investments can make it easier to stick to your financial goals.

Resources:

Connect with Joji Davenport:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This episode provides an inspiring discussion about developing rock-solid personal finance habits! The guest, Joji Davenport, explains how he was able to save an incredible 75% of his income and reach a net worth over $1 million by age 29. His secret? Paying himself first by automatically transferring savings each month, so the money is out of sight and out of mind. He recommends getting started with small monthly savings, even just $200, to build this crucial habit. Listen in to learn Joe's tactics for playing offense with your finances rather than defense, plus tips for increasing your income through side hustles. You'll leave feeling motivated to take control of your money and work smarter, not harder, towards financial independence. ‍

Takeaways: 

  • ‍Living well below your means is crucial for building wealth and achieving financial independence.
  • Start small with savings if needed, even just $200/month, to build the habit.
  • Focus on increasing your income through side hustles rather than obsessively cutting expenses.
  • Automating savings and investments can make it easier to stick to your financial goals.

Resources:

Connect with Joji Davenport:

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14134412 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3459 8 full false Optimizing Your Sleep: Tips from a Certified Sleep Coach - Seth Davis | Ep 7 Optimizing Your Sleep: Tips from a Certified Sleep Coach - Seth Davis | Ep 7 Join us for an enlightening conversation with Seth Davis, a renowned sleep coach and the visionary behind Sleepably.com. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the transformative power of sleep and its profound impact on our daily lives. Seth will share his expert insights on common sleep challenges and offer practical tips for enhancing your nightly rest. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to revolutionize your sleep habits for a healthier, more vibrant life. Watch the full video interview at StackingHabits.com!

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Join us for an enlightening conversation with Seth Davis, a renowned sleep coach and the visionary behind Sleepably.com. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the transformative power of sleep and its profound impact on our daily lives. Seth will share his expert insights on common sleep challenges and offer practical tips for enhancing your nightly rest. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to revolutionize your sleep habits for a healthier, more vibrant life. Watch the full video interview at StackingHabits.com!

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14097167 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3072 7 full false Setting Guardrails - Brad Reubendale | Ep 6 Setting Guardrails - Brad Reubendale | Ep 6 In this episode, Brad Reubendale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-allen-reubendale-31b4a655), the CEO of SAME Cafe, discusses the habits and structures that help guide his life.Brad uses "guardrails" to structure his life, including a mission statement of creating spaces of kindness, a bucket list of goals for each decade of his life, a list of 25 accomplishments to understand his strengths, and a "who I want to be" list outlining how he wants to show up emotionally, physically, and in other areas as a way to course correct when feeling "off."Learn more about Brad’s fascinating “guardrails” structure in this episode.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this episode, Brad Reubendale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-allen-reubendale-31b4a655), the CEO of SAME Cafe, discusses the habits and structures that help guide his life.Brad uses "guardrails" to structure his life, including a mission statement of creating spaces of kindness, a bucket list of goals for each decade of his life, a list of 25 accomplishments to understand his strengths, and a "who I want to be" list outlining how he wants to show up emotionally, physically, and in other areas as a way to course correct when feeling "off."Learn more about Brad’s fascinating “guardrails” structure in this episode.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14050936 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3562 6 full false Shifting Gears: Mastering the Five Modes of Being - Audrey Wyman | Ep 5 Shifting Gears: Mastering the Five Modes of Being - Audrey Wyman | Ep 5 Welcome to episode 5 of the Stacking Habits Podcast where Caleb and David interview Audrey Wyman. 

The main habit discussed in this interview is the use of the "five gears" framework to gain self-awareness and intentionally shift between different modes of being. Audrey shares her personal experience with burnout that led her to discover the five gears. She had a breakdown at 32 years old where she landed in the hospital not knowing who she was.

The five gears framework identifies five different gears or modes: rest and recharge, intimate connection, social networking, multitasking, and hyper focus. Audrey discusses how applying this framework has helped her recognize when she is in the wrong gear, like being in hyper focus when she needs rest. She shares stories of how being in the wrong gear led to two miscarriages before having twins. Now she is more intentional about preparing herself for the right gear depending on the situation.

Overall, the interview provides insights into how the five gears can be used as a self-awareness tool to understand oneself and others. Audrey also discusses shaping one's environment to support being in the needed gear. The five gears framework and Audrey's personal journey could help listeners gain awareness to prevent burnout and invest in self-care.

You can find more information and the video version of this episode at StackingHabits.com

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Welcome to episode 5 of the Stacking Habits Podcast where Caleb and David interview Audrey Wyman. 

The main habit discussed in this interview is the use of the "five gears" framework to gain self-awareness and intentionally shift between different modes of being. Audrey shares her personal experience with burnout that led her to discover the five gears. She had a breakdown at 32 years old where she landed in the hospital not knowing who she was.

The five gears framework identifies five different gears or modes: rest and recharge, intimate connection, social networking, multitasking, and hyper focus. Audrey discusses how applying this framework has helped her recognize when she is in the wrong gear, like being in hyper focus when she needs rest. She shares stories of how being in the wrong gear led to two miscarriages before having twins. Now she is more intentional about preparing herself for the right gear depending on the situation.

Overall, the interview provides insights into how the five gears can be used as a self-awareness tool to understand oneself and others. Audrey also discusses shaping one's environment to support being in the needed gear. The five gears framework and Audrey's personal journey could help listeners gain awareness to prevent burnout and invest in self-care.

You can find more information and the video version of this episode at StackingHabits.com

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-14011981 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3419 5 full false Sprinting: Boosting Wellness in Every Aspect of Life - Kyle Horne | Ep 4 Sprinting: Boosting Wellness in Every Aspect of Life - Kyle Horne | Ep 4 This episode of the podcast discusses the health habit of sprinting. Guest Kyle Horne shares how sprinting provides unique benefits for the body compared to other forms of exercise like long distance running or steady state cardio. Sprinting places a high stress on the body but requires much less time commitment. Kyle discusses how he does sprints 2-3 times per week for a total of 6-9 minutes, and this provides benefits like 9% more fat loss compared to other forms of exercise while requiring much less time.

Some key resources mentioned include track coach Tony Haller and his "feed the cats" sprint training system, and Olympic coach Dan Pfaff. Kyle recommends starting with sprints of 20-40 yards. He does not do additional cardio but does weight lifting focused on power. Kyle shares how sprinting has benefits for his overall health, family time, and business.

Listeners interested in learning more about sprinting from Kyle can contact him at Kyle.W.Horne@gmail.com. He is also available to meet up locally in Northwest Arkansas to discuss business, preaching, or compete in a sprint off.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> This episode of the podcast discusses the health habit of sprinting. Guest Kyle Horne shares how sprinting provides unique benefits for the body compared to other forms of exercise like long distance running or steady state cardio. Sprinting places a high stress on the body but requires much less time commitment. Kyle discusses how he does sprints 2-3 times per week for a total of 6-9 minutes, and this provides benefits like 9% more fat loss compared to other forms of exercise while requiring much less time.

Some key resources mentioned include track coach Tony Haller and his "feed the cats" sprint training system, and Olympic coach Dan Pfaff. Kyle recommends starting with sprints of 20-40 yards. He does not do additional cardio but does weight lifting focused on power. Kyle shares how sprinting has benefits for his overall health, family time, and business.

Listeners interested in learning more about sprinting from Kyle can contact him at Kyle.W.Horne@gmail.com. He is also available to meet up locally in Northwest Arkansas to discuss business, preaching, or compete in a sprint off.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-13973185 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4152 4 full false Playing Offense: Reflections on Seven Years of Running a Startup | Ep 3 Playing Offense: Reflections on Seven Years of Running a Startup | Ep 3 In this introspective third episode, your hosts Caleb, David, and Matthew dive deep into the heart of startup culture—through the lens of personal habit. We pull back the curtain on the actual practices that propelled our software company from a bootstrapped startup to a successful exit.

But it’s not all about the victories. We get candid about the habits that served us well and the ones we wished we'd left behind. Join us as we dissect the daily disciplines that shaped our journey and the missteps that taught us invaluable lessons.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • The essential habits that helped us stay on track during our most intense periods of growth.
  • How certain unexpected habits, which we initially underestimated, turned into our secret weapons.
  • Personal anecdotes from Matthew, Caleb, and David—what we did, what we didn’t, and what we learned along the way.

This isn’t just about our story—it's a roadmap and a cautionary tale for all current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to glean wisdom from our experience and maybe even spot the habits you need to adopt or avoid as you start your journey.

Whether you're knee-deep in the trenches of building your business or you’re simply fascinated by the intersection of personal habits and professional success, this episode is for you. Sit back, relax, and let’s break down the building blocks of a successful startup, one habit at a time.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this introspective third episode, your hosts Caleb, David, and Matthew dive deep into the heart of startup culture—through the lens of personal habit. We pull back the curtain on the actual practices that propelled our software company from a bootstrapped startup to a successful exit.

But it’s not all about the victories. We get candid about the habits that served us well and the ones we wished we'd left behind. Join us as we dissect the daily disciplines that shaped our journey and the missteps that taught us invaluable lessons.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • The essential habits that helped us stay on track during our most intense periods of growth.
  • How certain unexpected habits, which we initially underestimated, turned into our secret weapons.
  • Personal anecdotes from Matthew, Caleb, and David—what we did, what we didn’t, and what we learned along the way.

This isn’t just about our story—it's a roadmap and a cautionary tale for all current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to glean wisdom from our experience and maybe even spot the habits you need to adopt or avoid as you start your journey.

Whether you're knee-deep in the trenches of building your business or you’re simply fascinated by the intersection of personal habits and professional success, this episode is for you. Sit back, relax, and let’s break down the building blocks of a successful startup, one habit at a time.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-13926712 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4020 3 full false The Knowledge Worker Habit - Kevin Miller | Ep 2 The Knowledge Worker Habit - Kevin Miller | Ep 2 In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Kevin Miller, the founding Dean of The School of Business and Leadership at Colorado Christian University, as well as the owner of several technology organizations.

We delve into the importance of developing the habits of a knowledge worker and how this can be a game changer in enhancing your potential for success throughout your career.

Make sure to visit StackingHabits.com, where you'll find detailed notes and a wealth of resources related to our discussion.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Kevin Miller, the founding Dean of The School of Business and Leadership at Colorado Christian University, as well as the owner of several technology organizations.

We delve into the importance of developing the habits of a knowledge worker and how this can be a game changer in enhancing your potential for success throughout your career.

Make sure to visit StackingHabits.com, where you'll find detailed notes and a wealth of resources related to our discussion.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-13892130 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0400 3377 2 full false The Family Goal Board - Mike McCarthy | Ep 1 The Family Goal Board - Mike McCarthy | Ep 1 In this exciting episode of Stacking Habits, we chat with Mike McCarthy about how setting habits and goals has helped him and his family achieve more in life. You'll learn some helpful tips on how setting goals together can make your family feel closer and make it easier to reach those goals. For more info and a full transcript of the episode, check out StackingHabits.com.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> In this exciting episode of Stacking Habits, we chat with Mike McCarthy about how setting habits and goals has helped him and his family achieve more in life. You'll learn some helpful tips on how setting goals together can make your family feel closer and make it easier to reach those goals. For more info and a full transcript of the episode, check out StackingHabits.com.

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> https://stackinghabits.com David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth Buzzsprout-13847301 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400 4071 1 full false Intro to Stacking Habits | Ep 0 Intro to Stacking Habits | Ep 0 Welcome to our podcast, where we delve deep into the minds of accomplished individuals to unravel the secrets behind their success. Through insightful interviews, we dissect the habits that have propelled them to greatness. Each episode is a journey into the routines, rituals, and mindsets that set these exceptional individuals apart from the rest.Get detailed show notes and resources mentioned in this episode at StackingHabits.com

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> Welcome to our podcast, where we delve deep into the minds of accomplished individuals to unravel the secrets behind their success. Through insightful interviews, we dissect the habits that have propelled them to greatness. Each episode is a journey into the routines, rituals, and mindsets that set these exceptional individuals apart from the rest.Get detailed show notes and resources mentioned in this episode at StackingHabits.com

Learn more at stackinghabits.com or follow our habit adventures on Instagram.

]]> David Chung, Matthew Osborn, and Caleb Roth dd8fae69-19da-41b7-8f0e-e97c2146aae2 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:05:55 -0400 756 full false