EP 22: The Intersection of Marginal Gains & Your Delulu Era

Episode 22: The Intersection of Marginal Gains & Your Delulu Era
Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this reflective solo episode, we’re getting a little nerdy and a little delulu—in the best way possible.

I’m exploring what happens when you combine the science of marginal gains (yes, that 1% better every day graph from Atomic Habits) with the bold energy of dreaming just a little unreasonably. Because, as I’ve learned, the combo of tiny consistent progress and big vision energy? That’s where the magic happens.

If you’ve ever felt torn between being a realist and a romantic, disciplined and dreamy—this episode is for you. Let’s talk about small steps, big trust, and choosing to believe in what’s possible, even when there’s no “proof” yet.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

📈 Why marginal gains are underrated magic
 💭 What being in your “delulu era” actually unlocks
 🎯 The power of 1% improvement—even on the foggy days
 🌀 Why trusting yourself is its own kind of discipline
 💡 Real talk on business goals, creative practice, and identity shifts
 👀 A reminder that evidence isn’t always instant—but it’s building

Referenced in This Episode:
📊 James Clear’s Marginal Gains Chart

 Source: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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