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Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- Narrated by: James Clear
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
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Editorial review
By Madeline Anthony, Audible Editor
THE ATOMIC RISE OF ATOMIC HABITS
As anyone who knows me will tell you, I’m a person who tends to get caught up in emotion. I feel sometimes like a walking whirlwind of feelings, an open nerve, my days often changing drastically depending on the rise and tide of my moods. I pay attention to my intuition and believe deeply in the things we cannot see. It is for all of these reasons, that despite this book being recommended by friend after friend in the year following its release date, I avoided reading it. "It’s too practical," I thought. "It’s too X + Y equals Z." Snooze.
Fast forward to April of 2020—a few years since the book’s initial boom—and I am feeling sluggish and supremely unproductive in a pandemic-induced haze. In my now-virtual writers' group, we chat about what we are all reading. One member perks up, looking a bit more alert than the rest of us, and credits Atomic Habits by James Clear for taking her out of her creative slump and helping her feel a sense of control in this eerie moment we all found ourselves living in.
I can’t say what it was, exactly, about this particular recommendation that drew me in. Was it the time frame or the sense of calm I felt emanating from this usually chaotic person on the other end of the screen? Or was it just that I finally decided to listen to what people were telling me? Either way, the next night I decided to download the audiobook, which is narrated by the author. About 20 minutes after pressing "play" on this book that seemed to have been following me for years, popping up all over the place like meerkats in the jungle, I wished deeply that I had listened sooner.
Surprisingly, the practicality of Atomic Habits turned out to be just what I needed. The small steps suddenly felt important. Clear’s analogies—particularly. one about not getting mad at ice that doesn’t melt when you heat it to 29 and 30 degrees because it will melt entirely at 32—resonated with me as a writer who works on her craft daily, and who regularly submits to publications only to be rejected a very high percentage of the time. Things started to click. One day the ice will melt. Getting up every day at 5:30 to write for a precious few hours in the solitude of the early morning is not for nothing.
The concrete steps a person can take daily to achieve their goals and the processes that are needed in order to realize dreams are just as important as the overarching, emotional vision we all have for our successes. And being practical doesn’t mean to stop listening to your heart. All it means is that now, in addition to your spirit, you also have tangible steps you can take every day that will bring you just a little bit closer to the reality you have always imagined.
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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.
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)
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- Elijah Snyder
- 10-22-22
Tiny book, big insights
This book is a lot like the habits it advocates: small, simple, non-intimidating, and easy to apply. And yet much like the results he promises, James Clear offers an outsized amount of payoff for your investment. The insights in this book are profound, actionable, and well presented. Other self help authors could learn from Clear’s no-nonsense approach. There is almost zero fluff, and yet it’s not an academic slog either. It reads smoothly, and the information is easy to understand and retain. In fact, if you forget some of the things you’ve learned, it’s such a well put together package that listening over and over is an option that demands little effort.
Furthermore, Clear roots his observations in psychological studies and real-world examples that lend credibility to his advice. The data makes many of his points nearly unarguable.
My only point of criticism would be that at times, the scientific certainty of his conclusions is somewhat overstated. A critical thinker will notice certain examples that seem overly simplistic in their application. After all, data can be ambiguous in many ways and anec dotes are even more questionable. This is a minor concern, because Clear is largely humble and well grounded in his claims. I have no doubt whatsoever that his advice, if heeded, will yield the promised results, and for such a brief and well done audio book, you will hardly find a better value for your money.
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- Timothy D. Sprankle
- 10-31-18
Practical and motivating
I've been a reader of James Clear's newsletter for the past two years and found the book a great reflection of his previous research on habits. I have put a few of his ideas into effect and they have worked well. I really appreciate the focus on systems for habit building rather than gritting it out with self-discipline alone. There is some redundancy between his work and others on the topic, including but not limited to Peak (Ericsson), Drive (Pink), Switch (Heath & Heath), and the Power of Habit (Duhigg)
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- JayG
- 08-01-20
Good self help book
Very easy to understand and follow. Author explains why habits hard to track with simplified solutions and ways. The only thing that was reoccurring is his use of the website....
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- Antonio Manuel Dixon
- 07-31-20
Whistle while you form new habits!
I was listening to this while doing a lot of internal work. This book was instrumental from A to Z in forming my new habits and keeping them.
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- T. Hawkins
- 01-10-22
Life changing
This book is brilliant. Inspiring and atomic habits will change your life! Also subscribe to his list serve for even more great tips!
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- Paul MOONEY
- 02-11-20
Better than Buddhism
Life changing
Takes the guilt out of poor practices
Poor wisdom in this book that most
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- Max
- 07-30-20
somehow it works. good listen.
loved it. sure will listen to it again. was a good find.
easy tips and examples.
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- Average Joe
- 04-02-19
Great tips for making change in your life
I have listened to a couple similar types books and this one has had the best tips for real world application so far. And it wasn't too long. I recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their habits and or patterns
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- Željka Ćiraković
- 12-26-19
Great read with a lot of practical tips
I am really glad I got this book. I just love everything about it: author's personal stories, great tips, other people's success stories... The best thing about it is that all the tips are easy to follow, they don't require a major lifestyle change (hence the title), but if followed as suggested, they will eventually lead to that major change. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a book that will inspire them to take control over their behaviors so they can live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-01-20
Love it
Great tips great style great voice. I reread it all the time. Thank you so much for your advice!
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