Thank you to all our readers and fans who have helped us launch our new book Change Anything to bestseller status. The book has been an immediate hit on all the major bestseller lists and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. See for yourself: #3 New York Times (Hardcover Business) May 1, 2011 #3 New York …
Change Challenger Terri is on her way to losing 50 pounds. My change goal: Lose 50 pounds by Jan 1, 2012. Progress: As of April 25, I have lost a total of 21 pounds. My crucial moments: Moments of stress when I’m tempted to resort to my old, unhealthy eating habits Moments when I’ve allowed …
Dear Joseph, First, I want to thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I think you were right on target with every single remark you made. I believe I originally read the situation wrong and judged incorrectly, and you gave me a much needed wake-up call! I have talked this through with …
Change Challenger Pam shares her change plan to get a promotion in 6 months. What is your change goal? To receive a promotion within 6 months What are your crucial moments? When new, stretch assignment becomes available When discussing business accomplishments When beginning assigned lead on project What are your vital behaviors? Willingly take on …
Change Challenger Carol Ann shares her change plan to improve her relationship with her son as he manages a chronic illness. What is your change goal? Facilitating a young adult’s transition to self managed care of a chronic medical condition. Specifically, by 5/1/11, our son will be engaged in a ongoing healthcare with an appropriate …
Change Challenger Janet shares her change plan to be on time…once and for all. I was on time for my birth, but it has been a struggle ever since. When I am on time, I feel calm and really good. When I am not – which is far too often – I feel stressed and …
Change Challenger Brennan shares how he has been both the scientist and the subject to help achieve his goals. As I’ve begun my change journey and created a plan using the Change Anything model, the thing that has most impressed me has been how important it is to be a change scientist studying ourselves. Over …
Change Challenge Winner Bobby Robbins shares the process of creating his change plan and his initial success. I am pleased to announce that I am down 12 pounds since I submitted my YouTube video. This actually came as quite a shock. I have yet to implement a workout schedule and I have failed to update …
Change Challenger Eris Weaver shares her change plan and initial success using the Change Anything model. I’ve had great success with my change plan so far—even though the behavior I’m addressing is fairly entrenched. While I know a lot about behavior change, I have never applied this knowledge systematically to this particular problem. Sitting down …
In my late twenties, I lived in Vietnam as an expatriate. I loved eating pizza and having drinks with friends, and when I returned to the corporate office in Copenhagen for my next posting, I weighed 242 pounds. After a year in Denmark, I took a close look at myself and realized I had to …
