Atomic Habits

 
 

Why we chose this title

If we take a close look at our daily lives, we realise that they consist of small and seemingly insignificant decisions, actions and habits.

Many of them are so ingrained in us, that we hardly notice them anymore. Think of brushing your teeth.

Most of us will remember how long it took to finally succumb to the daily routine of dental hygiene.

Today, brushing our teeth seems as natural as using the bathroom. It hardly requires any effort. It’s continuous action that builds habit.

What if we would take the same amount of time that it takes to brush our teeth every single day and use it for new action.

May it be 5 minutes to consciously breathe or to meditate. To write something into a journal or to read some words of wisdom. Regular practice over a long period of time will turn into habit.

Watching ourselves develop a habit gives us a feeling of control and the self-confidence that we can build on a new habit to start another.

Each new habit will contribute to long lasting change and ultimately to overall improvement.

James Clear provides us with invaluable tools and the research behind them, so we can implement systems to make continuous progress.

Book Summary

People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. 

But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. 

He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call.

He calls them atomic habits.

In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. 

He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy.

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.

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