“Atomic habits” by James Clear

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The author 🖋

James Clear is an expert in behavioral psychology and habit formation, a bestselling author with over 50 million copies sold and one of the most coveted public speakers in the world.

Oh and his weekly "3-2-1" newsletter is read by over 3 million people worldwide.

Key takeaways 🎓

1. Small steps, big changes

Even tiny improvements, like practicing a skill for 30 minutes each day, might seem insignificant, but over weeks, months and years the impact becomes substantial.

This approach shifts our focus from big, intimidating goals to small actions that are easier to integrate into our daily routine and, therefore, are more likely to be successful over time.

2. Focus on systems, not goals

If you don’t want to slip, don’t hang around slippery spots.

James argues that people fail to the level of their systems, so instead of relying on willpower, we should create routines and processes that support our desired behaviors.

3. Be the person you want to become

James suggests we should focus on aligning with the person we want to become, rather than the outcome we want to achieve.

If you see yourself as a helpful person, you'll naturally want to do things that help others.

If you see yourself as a healthy person, you'll naturally do things that make you lose weight.

Closing thoughts 🧠

The book is a powerful guide for anyone looking to make positive changes in their life.

James Clear offers an easy framework for understanding the science and psychology of habit formation and provides practical strategies for building good habits (as well as breaking bad ones).

That’s a wrap!

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