Eric Zimmer is the author of How a Little Becomes a Lot and host of The One You Feed podcast, where he explores how intentional choices, practiced daily, lead to meaningful change.

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Guest Resources

How A Little Becomes A Lot – Visit the website to pre-order the book. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores

The One You Feed Podcast – Check out Eric’s website and subscribe to listen to his podcast.

3 Value Bombs

1. Breakthroughs don’t create lasting change; consistent, small actions practiced daily do.

2. Change is not a character trait; it’s a skill that can be learned and improved over time.

3. The question “What do I want now vs. what do I want most?” can transform decision-making in critical moments.

Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: The One You Feed

[1:30] – Eric shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

Most people don’t clearly define what success actually means for themselves.
It’s impossible to achieve success without clarity on your personal definition.

[2:00] – Eric talks about why breakthroughs don’t last?

Big moments only matter if followed by consistent daily actions.
Real change comes from the accumulation of small, repeatable behaviors.

[3:45] – Eric talks about willpower as a myth.

Willpower matters, but it’s not the full solution.
Structural systems and preparation make better decisions easier.
Willpower is a skill that can be developed through practice.

[5:47] – Eric talks about what “now vs. most,” is and how does it help in decision-making.

It highlights the trade-off between immediate gratification and long-term goals.
Brings awareness to choices we often make unconsciously.
Helps prioritize what truly matters over short-term desires.

[6:38] – Eric tells how he makes long-term goals feel more real.

Use “play the tape forward” to visualize future consequences.
Make outcomes emotionally vivid to guide better choices.

[8:08] – A timeout to thank our sponsors.

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[10:20] – Eric talks about what it means to “play the tape forward”.

Imagine the full sequence of consequences from a decision.
Helps interrupt negative habits by making outcomes more tangible.

[11:35] – Eric talks about how the stories we tell ourselves shape reality.

Humans constantly assign meaning to events.
The meaning is created not inherent in the situation.

[13:28] – Eric talks about what questions help shift perspective.

What am I making this mean?
What else could this mean?
Which meaning is most useful?

[15:11] – Eric tells how internal language affects emotions.

Exaggerated language intensifies emotional reactions.
Words like “always,” “never,” and “horrible” distort reality.

[15:40] – Eric talks about what are the simple ways to shift inner dialogue.

Replace extreme language with accurate descriptions.
Example: “My back is killing me” → “My hip feels tight.”
More precise language leads to calmer responses.

[16:47] – Eric talks about one mindset shift to create real change.

View change as a learnable skill, not a personality flaw.
Treat behavior change like solving a puzzle.

[17:54] – Eric talks about the core message of his book.

It bridges the gap between who we are and who we want to be.
Focuses on overcoming the barriers to consistent action.

[18:13] – Call to action.

How A Little Becomes A Lot – Visit the website to pre-order the book. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores
The One You Feed Podcast – Check out Eric’s website and subscribe to listen to his podcast.

[19:06] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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