Book Summary: Atomic Habits

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

by James Clear | Amazon

Atomic Habits is a New York Times Bestseller. The book is in high demand and for good reason. It is full of practical strategies and tools to build better habits and break bad habits. The book provides a thorough explanation on the science of habits, which includes the four laws of behavioral change. It also goes into detail about the three layers of behavior change associated with our habits. The author also gives four steps for building better habits and four steps for breaking bad habits. He stresses the importance of making small improvements every day. Change doesn’t have to happen all at once. He points out that habits begin with a single, tiny decision.

Atomic Habits also touches on goal setting. One may think goal setting is the answer to many things, but the author breaks down four main problems with setting goals. The key to accomplishing a goal is to focus on the system needed to get to that goal not on the goal itself. There are sections in the book that focus on self-control. Some suggest self-control is the key to changing bad habits and behaviors, but the book reveals that self-control is only a temporary strategy. The long-term strategy is to avoid tempting situations altogether versus trying to increase self-control. Atomic Habits is an essential read to improving many aspects of your life.

Book Details

Pub Date: October 16, 2018

ISBN: 978-0735211292

Page Count: 320

Publisher: Avery

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