Episode 72

Quit Smoking with Juan Galt

Juan S. Galt is a bitcoin enthusiast, cryptocurrency expert, journalist and consultant, world traveller and man of the future.

In this interview, Juan explains his personal development formula for how he let go of the habit of smoking tobacco.

The formula goes something like this:

Write a cost/benefit analysis for continuing the habit and quitting the habit, being honest with yourself about what you’re really getting from it and what you stand to gain
Find information about the negatives of continuing, including watching documentaries that show graphic depictions of the problems of smoking
Performing a ritual that is symbolic, that impacts the senses and is memorable
Keeping track of success using a calendar and congratulating yourself for every day that you succeed, at least for 40 days
Be strict with the habit – don’t make excuses. If you do smoke again, examine if you did it for a good reason or if you were just making an excuse
Pick a specific date, and put your plan into action.