Godin: Undoing habits requires building new ones rather than willpower
Seth Godin · How to Solve Problems Better Than 99% of People | Seth Godin · Aug 12, 2026 · at 57:27
Author and marketing strategist Seth Godin speaks with host Codie Sanchez about overcoming internal creative resistance and changing behaviors.
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“So if we want to undo habits, the best way to do it is not to constantly acquire willpower, but to build new habits.”
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