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Why Smaller Goals Can Lead to Bigger Changes with Eric Zimmer

Why Smaller Goals Can Lead to Bigger Changes with Eric Zimmer

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos vor 1 Monat

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Most of us are familiar with this frustrating pattern: you set a
goal, start off strong, but then lose motivation and end up right
back at square one. Why does it seem so hard to change — even
when you have a plan in place? Turns out, you may be aiming too
high, too soon.

Laurie breaks down the science behind this pattern with Eric
Zimmer, host of the award-winning podcast “The One You Feed” and
author of the new book How A Little Becomes A Lot: The Art of
Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life. Eric spent years
struggling to overcome a heroin addiction before eventually
turning his life around. He explains why lasting change often
comes from making consistent progress in the right direction
rather than attempting one dramatic transformation, and shares
what he’s learned about building momentum, overcoming setbacks,
and finally reaching the goals we’ve been striving for.

Experts Mentioned:

Eric Zimmer, author and host of “The One You Feed”

Steven Pressfield, author

Resources Mentioned:

How A Little Becomes A Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a
More Meaningful Life, by Eric Zimmer (2026)

“The One You Feed,” hosted by Eric Zimmer

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner
Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield (2002)

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