The 15% Rule: Small Changes That Actually Stick |S3E50

Showing up is more than joining a meeting or standing behind a counter. It means being prepared, paying attention, and respecting the person in front of you.

In this episode of Total Disruption, Michael Libercci and Dr. Jake Clendenning begin with a frustrating, distracted Zoom call and discuss the cost of wasting other people’s time. They connect that experience to customer service, professional preparation, everyday courtesy, and the value of being fully present.

The conversation then turns to healthy aging and sustainable change. Michael explains why routines need strategic variation and shares his practical 15% rule: meet yourself where you are, make a manageable adjustment, and build from there. Jake discusses training for physical independence and budgeting time, energy, and mental capacity around future demands.

In this episode:

Why preparation and presence matter

What distracted service communicates

How regular movement can protect everyday capability

Why training and nutrition should include strategic variation

How the 15% rule can make behavior change more manageable

The difference between starting a change and sustaining it

Why self-assessment and energy budgeting matter

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