Gregg Clunis learned most of what he knows about persistence, strategy, personal development, and success from watching his immigrant parents struggle to achieve their dreams. Originally from Jamaica, Gregg and his family followed his father, who had been a professor and police officer in their native country, and worked as a migrant farm laborer in their new home.
Gregg was attracted to the self-help world, and quickly discovered that the tactics and messages were often at odds with his perspective, and that of his generation in general.
Little was evidence-based, but instead reflected the personal experience of the “guru” who was sharing his or her particular brand of wisdom.
There was little acknowledgment of systemic barriers to achievement, whether economic, racial, or geographical.
And a lot of the make-money advice was just plain yucky.
In the gap between what he needed and what was being offered, Gregg saw an opportunity and a calling: to rationalize and share the best of the self-help tradition with young people who want to make a good life for themselves and a positive impact on the planet.
The theme of much of his work is also the name of his book and podcast: “Tiny Leaps, Big Changes.”
“Tiny Leaps” refers to the small, simple consistent things we do every day, as opposed to heroic sprints and wholesale lifestyle change. Tiny leaps aren't sexy. They aren't glorious or brag-worthy. They aren't even particularly Instagrammable.
But they work, and they require both pride and humility, resolve and realism, effort and acceptance.
We talk “inside baseball” for a while, reflecting on our similar journeys through the worlds of self-help and Internet marketing. And we also look at the essence of habit change, and how we can make it easy by allowing it to be easy.
Enjoy, add your voice to the conversation via the comment box below, and please share – that's how we spread our message and spread our roots.
Links
GreggClunis.com
Tiny Leaps, Big Changes book
BetterHelp.com – online counseling
Terry Crews on Self-Discipline
Gregg Clunis on Instagram
Gregg's Current Taste in Music
Gregg's Acoustic Feel Playlist on Spotify
Earl Sweatshirt
Odd Future (NSFW)
Support the Podcast
This podcast is not underwritten by advertising, so I can experience complete editorial autonomy without worrying about pissing off the person paying the bills. Instead, I pay the bills, with your help. It's free for those who can't afford to pay, and supported by those who can. You can contribute to the growth and improvement of the podcast by . Click the “Support on Patreon” or “Donate” buttons on the right to help out.
Announcements
Become a health coach – new training beginning September 20. Find out more and apply at WellStartCoach.com.
Ready to embark on your Big Change journey?
Are you tired of knowing what to do, and still not doing it consistently? The WellStart Health Big Change Program, led by Josh LaJaunie and myself, will help you take the steps to finally live according to your knowledge and values.
Go to WellStartHealth.com/program to learn more,