Autopilot is RUINING Your Life | SC103
Mon Feb 02 2026
Living on autopilot means letting past habits decide your future — without ever consciously choosing it.
In this episode, Stanley Bronstein breaks down what living on autopilot really looks like, how unconscious habits slowly take over your life, and why fear — not laziness — keeps people stuck. He shares his personal journey from weighing 367 pounds to walking half-marathons daily, and the mindset shifts that made long-term change possible.
We explore how habits form, why motivation always fails, the difference between temporary and permanent change, and why discipline, belief, and willingness matter more than willpower. This conversation also reframes fear, responsibility, and self-talk — showing how small daily choices compound into life-changing results over time.
If you feel like your days blur together, your intentions never stick, or you keep promising yourself you’ll change “tomorrow,” this episode will wake you up.
Chapters;
00:00 Living on Autopilot: Understanding the Concept
03:05 Breaking Free from Autopilot: Personal Transformation
05:58 The Power of Conscious Action: Habits and Mindset
08:50 Embracing Change: Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence
11:45 Creating Your Desired Life: Intentional Living
14:54 The Importance of Self-Reflection: Finding Your Path
17:56 Discipline vs. Motivation: The Key to Lasting Change
21:00 Dreaming Big: Setting Goals and Aspirations
23:45 The Journey of Continuous Improvement: Beat Yesterday
26:38 The Way of Excellence: A Path to Personal Growth
29:49 The Four Factors of Change: Willingness, Belief, Discipline, and Action
32:49 The Power of Positive Thinking: Shifting Your Mindset
35:59 Living with Purpose: Making a Difference in the World
39:03 Conclusion: Your Journey Starts Now
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Living on autopilot means letting past habits decide your future — without ever consciously choosing it. In this episode, Stanley Bronstein breaks down what living on autopilot really looks like, how unconscious habits slowly take over your life, and why fear — not laziness — keeps people stuck. He shares his personal journey from weighing 367 pounds to walking half-marathons daily, and the mindset shifts that made long-term change possible. We explore how habits form, why motivation always fails, the difference between temporary and permanent change, and why discipline, belief, and willingness matter more than willpower. This conversation also reframes fear, responsibility, and self-talk — showing how small daily choices compound into life-changing results over time. If you feel like your days blur together, your intentions never stick, or you keep promising yourself you’ll change “tomorrow,” this episode will wake you up. Chapters; 00:00 Living on Autopilot: Understanding the Concept 03:05 Breaking Free from Autopilot: Personal Transformation 05:58 The Power of Conscious Action: Habits and Mindset 08:50 Embracing Change: Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence 11:45 Creating Your Desired Life: Intentional Living 14:54 The Importance of Self-Reflection: Finding Your Path 17:56 Discipline vs. Motivation: The Key to Lasting Change 21:00 Dreaming Big: Setting Goals and Aspirations 23:45 The Journey of Continuous Improvement: Beat Yesterday 26:38 The Way of Excellence: A Path to Personal Growth 29:49 The Four Factors of Change: Willingness, Belief, Discipline, and Action 32:49 The Power of Positive Thinking: Shifting Your Mindset 35:59 Living with Purpose: Making a Difference in the World 39:03 Conclusion: Your Journey Starts Now FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.