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

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The #1 New York Times bestseller.
Over 25 million copies sold!
Translated into 60+ languages!

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.
The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 25 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! 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 pra...

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1.76K reviews
nanay watches
March 30, 2025
this book is really enlightening to me. it tackles little changes makes huge outcomes, what is habits, how habits are formed and how to create them or break them using the four laws. the book has footnotes that gives you fun facts and websites that gives templates for you to use. im intentionally being vague so you would read it. absolutely would recommend. why is it four rather than five well my particular physical copy has format issues, letters are sometimes missing, tables or graphs repeat to the next page but the contents of the book itself is awesome
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Kristin Keele
November 12, 2025
Informative and enjoyable read that breaks down the science of habit formation into simple, practical steps. What makes this book stand out is how easily consumable and understandable the content is clear presents ideas in a way that feels both accessible and actionable. While many of the concepts may seem like common sense, the strength of Atomic Habits lies in how effectively it organizes and reinforces these principles.
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Mohd Adip
July 27, 2022
Favourite Quote : If you are 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. (Chapter 1) Favourite Chapter : Chapter 15 shares about how a couple wanted to develop a habit of not eating out. They labelled their savings account ‘Trip to Europe’ so whenever they decide to skip a meal outside, they put the amount of money that will be used for eating out into the ‘Trip to Europe’ account. This action creates awareness of how much money they can save from not eating out. The main point is that when we want to stop a bad habit. It should be rewarded with a tangible benefit that felt satisfying. Who should read it : This book is for those who always have a new resolution but always failed to achieve it. This book teaches us to develop small habits that can help us sustain what we want to achieve in our resolution.
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About the author

James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages. Clear is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work has been featured in places like Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and on CBS This Morning. His popular "3-2-1" email newsletter is sent out each week to more than 3 million subscribers.
James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages. Clear is a regular speak...

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