The ASQ is hosting a virtual World Conference on Quality Improvement. Glad to see thisexperiment. While a lot of organizations have been holding virtual conferences, this use of technology is a stretch for a lot of ASQ Members.
James Clear – 1% Better Every Day
Clear’s 2019 book Atomic Habits was definitely one of the most talked about self-help books from last year.
The book has some concerns, for example do a little googling on the Marshmallow Test, and Clear still starts his talk referencing the British Cycling Team, probably not the most convincing given their doping scandals. Clear has actually written about the scandal, so I’m surprised he continues to use it in talks.
That said, I really like his use of a score card and his four rules. No argument from me on the importance of systems.
The four laws for building good habits according to Atomic Habits:
- Make the habit obvious.
- Make it attractive
- Make it easy
- Make it satisfying
To break bad habits the inverse applies:
- Make the habit invisible
- Make it unattractive
- Make it difficult
- Make it unsatisfying
Great discussion on how design and environment shapes our choices. Fits nicely into “nudges.” How we organize our work space and homes is a critical thing that we as quality professionals need to spend more time on. The structuring of an environment, including social, fits nicely into quality culture.
It may be pop psychology goes, but it is a very well written book. And James Clear is a great speaker, even from comfort of his living room or study.
Investigations of a Dog 