Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

James Clear

Penguin, Oct 16, 2018 - Business & Economics - 320 pages

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 10 million copies sold!

Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:

• make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);

• overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;

• design your environment to make success easier;

• get back on track when you fall off course;

...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

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Every person at any stage of life will find this book so helpful. Especially teenagers and people in their 20s must read this book. this not only gives you the motivation to improve your lifestyle but also gives you tips on how to do it. It is very helpful for people to focus on their life, and improve their confidence, and career growth. It is a must-read. I like this book so much that every time I find myself a little out of focus, I want to read this book. I want to read and remember the contents of this book so I read this book very often.  

Contents

• My Story: 1
• The Surprising Power of Atomic Habits: 13
• How Your Habits Shape Your Identity and Vice Versa: 29
• How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps: 43
• The 1st: 54
• The Best Way to Start a New Habit: 69
• Motivation Is Overrated Environment: 81
• The Secret to SelfControl: 91
• How to Make a Habit Irresistible: 101
• The Role of Family and Friends in Shaping Your Habits: 113
• How to Find and Fix the Causes of Your Bad Habits: 125
• The 3rd: 136
• The Law of Least Effort: 149
• How to Stop Procrastinating by Using: 159
• How to Make Good Habits Inevitable: 169
• The 4th: 178
• How to Stick with Good Habits Every: 195
• How an Accountability Partner: 205
• The Truth About Talent: 217
• How to Stay Motivated: 229
• The Downside of Creating Good Habits: 239
• The Secret to Results That Last: 251
• What Should You Read Next?: 257
• How to Apply These Ideas to Business: 265
• Notes: 273
• Index: 299

About the author

James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Clear is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work has been featured in places like Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and on CBS This Morning. His popular "3-2-1" email newsletter is sent out each week to more than 1 million subscribers.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
• Author: James Clear
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Penguin, 2018
• ISBN: 0735211299, 9780735211292
• Length: 320 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Organizational Behavior; Psychology / Social Psychology; Self-Help / Personal Growth / General