Cover of Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Atomic Habits

  • habits
  • productivity
  • self-improvement
  • behavior change
  • goals
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Why I'd hand it to you

Small changes, repeated, add up. That is the whole idea, and Clear builds a practical system around it: make good habits obvious, attractive, easy and satisfying, and turn those around to break bad ones. The most useful idea is his focus on identity, deciding who you want to be and letting habits follow. It applies to work, health, faith practices and running a busy house. Honest take: the core ideas fit on an index card, and the book repeats them more than it needs to. If you've already read The Power of Habit, expect some overlap. Still, it is one of the most practical books on the subject.

— Matt Jordan

Quick summary

Book
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Who it's for
Anyone who wants a practical, usable system for building better habits at work, at home or in faith practices.
Key topics
  • Habit building and breaking
  • Identity-based change
  • Small daily improvements
  • Goals and systems
Shelves
Psychology, Business, Health, Parenting

Details

Author
James Clear
ASIN
0735211299
On these shelves
Psychology Business Health Parenting
Short link
mattsbooks.org/r/ahab