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72: The 2-Minute Solution: Building Habits That Stick This Year – Intentional Reset Series

Jan 27, 2026

Tired of failing at your goals by February?

This finale of the Intentional Reset series reveals the “2-Minute Solution”—a tactical approach to building consistency by focusing on the 1% rule and the path of least resistance.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    • The Law of the Process: Why we fail when we try to change everything at once and how to shift your focus from the “Massive Transformation” to the Daily Discipline.

    • The 2-Minute Entry Point: A deep dive into how to “scale down” any goal until it takes less than 120 seconds to start. We discuss how to make consistency easier than quitting.

    • The 1% Rule & “The Big Mo”: How small, incremental improvements lead to disproportionate results over time. We explore John Maxwell’s principle of Momentum and how to keep it on your side.

    • Overcoming the “All-or-Nothing” Mindset: Practical advice on how to handle “fail days” and why doing 2 minutes of a habit is always better than doing 0.

Resources Mentioned:

    • Intentional Choice Guide: The foundational tool to ensure your 2-minute habits are actually aligned with your core values. [Download at nickmazy.com]

    • Atomic Habits by James Clear: A key reference for the “2-Minute Rule” mechanics.

    • John Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Specifically referencing the Law of the Process and the Law of Consistency.

    • Episode 66 (Backcasting): Referenced as the tool to help you find the “End Goal” you are scaling down.

Your Next Step

    • The 2-Minute Shrink: Take one goal you’ve been struggling with (e.g., working out, journaling, reading) and shrink the “start” of it down to a 2-minute version. Commit to doing ONLY that 2-minute version for the next 7 days.

    • Subscribe & Review: If this series helped you reset your year, please leave a review on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It helps other Intentional Professionals find the show. Thank you!