Connor Shaw

About Connor Shaw

Connor Shaw is a behavioral psychologist and habit researcher who writes about the science of personal change. With a Master's in Behavioral Psychology from Columbia University, Connor brings academic rigor to the deeply personal question: how do I actually change?

Background

Connor grew up in Boston, studied psychology at UMass Amherst, and completed his graduate work at Columbia focusing on habit formation and identity-based behavioral change. He's published research on the psychology of consistency and consults for performance coaching firms across the US.

Areas of Expertise

• Habit formation and identity change
• Behavioral psychology of consistency
• Growth mindset and self-perception
• Overcoming self-sabotage patterns

Philosophy

Connor's core insight: you don't change by setting goals — you change by changing who you believe you are. His writing is cerebral but accessible, grounded in research but always practical.

"You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your identity."