Have you ever driven home on autopilot, forgetting to pick up groceries, or found yourself mindlessly scrolling social media instead of focusing on important tasks? In this episode of The 10% Edge Podcast, host Carl Kurt dives deep into the fascinating neuroscience behind habits, revealing how the brain's powerful autopilot and strategic planner systems shape our daily behaviors.Drawing from groundbreaking research by neuroscientists Eike Buabang and Claire Gillan, you'll discover why habits form, why they're so stubbornly persistent, and how small, intentional changes can dramatically boost your productivity, resilience, and overall performance.You'll learn practical strategies to leverage your brain's natural tendencies—turning your most important high-performance behaviors into automatic routines. Carl shares a proven 7-step "Habit Advantage Protocol," designed specifically for busy professionals to effortlessly build new habits and break old ones.By the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly how to automate excellence, engineer supportive environments, and free up cognitive bandwidth for strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. Whether you're looking to improve your daily prioritization, mindfulness practices, or simply reclaim valuable time and energy for what truly matters—this episode provides actionable insights you can apply immediately.Ready to rewire your brain for sustained success? Tune in now and start building your edge today!Main Topics Covered:Neuroscience of habit formation and breakingStimulus-driven (autopilot) vs. goal-directed (strategic planner) brain systemsWhy habits are powerful yet stubbornReal-world implications for high achieversPractical strategies for habit automationThe 7-step Habit Advantage ProtocolHow to design environments that support positive habitsCall-to-Action:For detailed show notes and access to the free 7-Day Habit Advantage Protocol Email Course—including a cheat sheet and additional resources—visit TenPercentEdge.com/HabitAdvantage