Atomic Habits

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

By: James Clear

Narrated by: James Clear

Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best seller. Over one 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, listeners 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.

©2018 James Clear (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Atomic Habits was a great read. I learned a lot and think it’ll be helpful to a lot of people." (Gayle King, co-anchor of CBS This Morning and editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine)

"In Atomic Habits, Clear will show you how to overcome a lack of motivation, change your environment to encourage success, and make time for new (and better) habits." (Glamour.com)

"Atomic Habits is a great book for anyone who is frustrated with the way they can’t seem to kick that one (or two dozen) bad habit(s) and wants to finally achieve health, fitness, financial freedom, great relationships, and a good life." (Medium.com)

start here, if you are looking to achieve in life

I'll state this, this book should be read, then studied. I'll probably read this book twice a year until my life habits are conducive to the life I desire to live. many times we try to change but life gets in the way. the author provides a framework to overcome the mental aspect towards establishing the habits you want.

Shorter version of The Power of Habit

I was a huge fan of 'The Power of Habit' by Duhigg. I saw Atomic Habits get a lot of momentum and I thought I would check it out to see if it had any new ideas. It really doesn't have anything new, but it is well written and presents the components of habit formation in a very practical and easy-to-implement way, and it's nice and short.

I still prefer The Power of Habit, but this is a worthy competitor.

wonder if reading the book would have been better

interesting points but voice was too monotone and at times, book felt dry and hard to listen.

Best self help book I've read.

A wonderful and helpful book. I recommend it to anyone that is looking to make personal changes.

Helpful and Enlightening

“Don’t set goals, build systems”. I took many notes from this book. I liked that it wasn’t too overbearing with “how to” but rather a fluid way of understanding human tendencies and how we shape our behaviors. I also appreciate that he focused on effective habits rather than labeling them good or bad. It was a great audible.

Excellent

Arguably one of the best books on habits I have ever read/listened to. Highly recommend it.

negative reviewers need negativity habit removal

I normally do not read self help books but this one is a gem. This book has really helpful advice and the author delivers it in an easy to follow, and easy digest approach. Not sure why some negative reviewers kept talking about his website. All he is doing is directing us to helpful visual material to back up what he is saying. Some jealous haters out there.

”tiny changes, remarkable results”

Useful illustrations to underscore this key idea. Making the habit align with your identity is critical to success.

great book

This is a must read for every family And to make a part of your life

Great

Must read book. For me it is not a problem outside references cause it is complementary and you can have a look at the drawings. That helps the audible version to be so good.