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Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits

By James Clear

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, 2018.

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13 Key insights

A brief summary of Atomic Habits

An optimistic collection of foolproof strategies for cultivating positive habits and leaving behind destructive ones, reminding us that little changes can make a huge difference.

Key insights in Atomic Habits

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What do you get from this book? Encouraging tips on how to create lasting change in your life through positive habits
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Atomic habits are tiny changes that build up over time, leading to phenomenal improvements and lasting change
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Your identity is reflected by your habits, so figure out who you want to be and what that person is like
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Habits are formed through a four-step feedback loop; the Four Laws of Behavior Change target each of those steps
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Make your target habits obvious by tying them to a specific time and place and shaping your environment
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Make a good habit attractive by creating associations with enjoyable experiences and finding a culture that praises it
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By taking action, removing friction, and starting out with quick behaviors, good habits become effortless
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In order to keep repeating a positive habit, it should be immediately satisfying in some way
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People have different natural abilities and talents, so your habits should ideally align with what you’re good at
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Stay motivated and work towards mastery by challenging yourself and being deliberate about your practice
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Atomic Habits

Students • professionals looking to be more productive • people addicted to social media • anyone who wants to break a bad habit • anyone interested in habit formation

About the author of Atomic Habits

James Clear is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker with expertise in habit formation, continuous improvement, and decision making. He has been published in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies. Over one million people subscribe to Clear’s weekly 3-2-1 newsletter, making it one of the most popular in the world.

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