Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 4 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.

Content:

CHAPTER 1. THE SURPRISING POWER OF ATOMIC HABITS

CHAPTER 2. HOW YOUR HABITS SHAPE YOUR IDENTITY

CHAPTER 3. HOW TO BUILD BETTER HABITS IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS

SECTION 1: THE 1ST LAW – MAKE IT OBVIOUS

CHAPTER 4. THE MAN WHO DIDN’T LOOK RIGHT

CHAPTER 5. THE BEST WAY TO START A NEW HABIT

CHAPTER 6. MOTIVATION IS OVERRATED; ENVIRONMENT OFTEN MATTERS MORE

CHAPTER 7. THE SECRET TO SELF-CONTROL

SECTION 2: THE 2ND LAW – MAKE IT ATTRACTIVE

CHAPTER 8. HOW TO MAKE HABIT IRRESISTIBLE

CHAPTER 9. THE ROLE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN SHAPING YOUR HABITS

CHAPTER 10. HOW TO FIND AND FIX THE CAUSES OF YOUR BAD HABITS

SECTION 3: THE 3RD LAW – MAKE IT EASY

CHAPTER 11. WALK SLOWLY, BUT NEVER BACKWARD

CHAPTER 12. THE LAW OF LEAST EFFORT

CHAPTER 13: HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING BY USING THE TWO-MINUTE RULE

CHAPTER 14: HOW TO MAKE GOOD HABITS INEVITABLE AND BAD HABITS IMPOSSIBLE

SECTION 4: THE 4TH LAW – MAKE IT SATISFYING

CHAPTER 15. THE CARDINAL RULE OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE

CHAPTER 16. HOW TO STICK WITH GOOD HABITS EVERY DAY

CHAPTER 17. HOW AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING