Some of the examples are repeated a few too many times, but the core framework is solid. The habit stacking concept in particular is something I've actually used. Worth reading even if you're skeptical of the genre.
by James Clear
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 impos…
Some of the examples are repeated a few too many times, but the core framework is solid. The habit stacking concept in particular is something I've actually used. Worth reading even if you're skeptical of the genre.
The best thing about this book is that it's honest about the fact that motivation is unreliable. Clear is not telling you to want it more. He's telling you to build systems that work when you don't want it at all. Refreshingly practical.
Clear does something that most self-help books fail to do: he gives you a system instead of inspiration. The four laws of behavior change are simple enough to remember and specific enough to actually apply. The identity-based habits reframe was a genuine insight for me. Practical and well-written.
J. R. Ward
