My next book, Unhinged Habits, comes out in 11 days. I'm excited to share that the two biggest book influencers in the world both called it one of the most anticipated books of 2026! Check it out here and here.
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Moving on, here are a few short thoughts this week.
Money
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Ask for what you want. The more specific, the better. The worst that they can say is no. Which is the same result that would happen if you did not ask.
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"When I was looking for blurbs for my first book, all of the "A-Listers" got back to me immediately, even if the answer was "no," which is most usually was. I had to chase the "B-Listers." When telling a fellow author about this, he replied, "How do you think they got the be 'A-Listers'?" It was a good lesson." - Laura Gassner Otting
Health
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"There’s a paradox with fitness: while working out is hard, living out of shape is harder. The same is true of mental work. Our brains, like our bodies, need the right kind of resistance to remain sharp and function at their best."
Excerpted from Unhinged Habits
Relationships
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"You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." - Zig Zigler
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There is always more nuance. Always more to the story. Never forget that social media self-selects for charismatic oversimplification. Give benefit of a doubt. Most everybody is good if you take the time to listen to them fully, and get to know them in depth. If you are not willing or able to do so, it is best not to judge them.
-Jon
P.S. (probably) why my wife works out so much
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Break Bad Habits and Build Your Rich Life
Unhinged Habits is a book about setting yourself up for a bright future without missing the magic in the present through transformational improvements in the golden three: health, money, and relationships.
It makes the argument that consistency, without seasonal bouts of intensity, ineffective. That, like cardio and weights, we need both.
If you enjoyed Atomic Habits, you will love Unhinged Habits.
The book will be released on January 27th (11 days!) Please preorder your copy at any retailer (available in hardcover, kindle, and audio) or go directly to www.unhingedhabits.com.
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