First Principles

What NASA Scientists Know About Habits That You Don't (5 Secret Rules)

Published: September 23, 2026

Duration: 24:49

MIT researchers found that your brain literally rewires itself when you build habits, and they discovered five specific rules that make the difference between habits that stick and ones that fall apart after a week. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the exact science NASA uses to train astronauts' brains for space missions and how you can use these same principles to build any habit you want. Most people try to build habits through willpower alone. That's like trying to fly a plane without understanding aerodynamics. It might work for a few minutes, but you're going to crash. 🎯 What You...