How to Build Habits That Actually Stick (The "One Push-Up" Rule)

No.257 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ We’ve all been there: it’s January 1st, and you promise yourself you’ll go to the gym for an hour, three times a week. By February, the 20-minute drive and the high intensity become the perfect excuses to quit. In today’s video, I’m sharing my actionable strategy for building long-term habits by lowering the barrier of entry. Whether you’re trying to save money, start a YouTube channel, or get fit, the secret isn't a massive sprint—it's a marathon built on tiny, daily actions that become second nature. I break down exactly how I started my own fitness journey with a simple "one push-up" rule. By doing just a few push-ups every morning after waking up, I carved out a space in my routine that eventually grew into jump ropes and kettlebell training. The goal isn't to be a fitness influencer or "bulk up" instantly; it's to become the kind of person who takes care of their body. This philosophy applies to everything—from automatic savings transfers to starting a YouTube channel with just your phone. As I approach 50, I’ve realized that consistency beats intensity every single time. If you can’t make it to the gym because of work or travel, you can always do a push-up in your hotel room. It’s about maintenance and protecting your mental health by trusting your body's capabilities. If you're ready to stop making excuses and start building a life-long habit, let’s start small together. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - High Goals vs. Reality 01:10 - Lowering the Entry Barrier 01:58 - The Gym Excuse Loop 03:10 - Habit Building Philosophy 04:11 - The One Push-Up Rule 05:54 - Making it Second Nature 06:48 - The Marathon Mindset 08:25 - Consistency Over Intensity 10:11 - Starting YouTube & Saving 11:32 - Join the Community ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬