Author of Superhabits:The Missing Piece In Modern Self-Improvement

Building better habits isn't enough. The bigger question is: Are you building the right ones? In this conversation, Andrew Abela—Dean of the Busch School of Business and author of Superhabits—explains why modern self-improvement often feels fragmented. Books like Atomic Habits teach us how to build habits, but they rarely answer a deeper question: Which habits actually lead to a flourishing life? Drawing from Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, modern psychology, and decades of leadership education, Andrew introduces a complete framework for personal growth—one that connects discipline, courage, resilience, friendship, humility, and dozens of other virtues into a single map of human flourishing. In this conversation, we discuss: • The missing piece in modern self-improvement • Why Atomic Habits answers "how" but not "what" • Why every great habit should serve a larger purpose • The difference between building habits and building character • Why modern culture struggles to define what a good life looks like • A complete framework for personal growth and human flourishing • How virtue, psychology, and philosophy fit together • Why courage, discipline, resilience, and friendship aren't isolated skills—they're part of one integrated system • How to think about self-improvement as a map instead of a collection of life hacks If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice from books, podcasts, or social media, this conversation offers a framework that helps organize it all. Instead of collecting disconnected productivity tips, you'll learn how to think about personal growth as a coherent system designed to help you become a wiser, stronger, and more fulfilled person. Whether you're a student, young professional, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to build a meaningful life, this conversation will change the way you think about self-improvement. Topics: Self Improvement, Personal Growth, Atomic Habits, James Clear, Superhabits, Andrew Abela, Habit Formation, Psychology, Character Development, Virtue Ethics, Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Leadership, Self Discipline, Resilience, Courage, Productivity, Philosophy, Young Professionals, Career Advice Subscribe for conversations on careers, psychology, relationships, leadership, entrepreneurship, and practical wisdom for navigating your 20s.