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)

Good Book but did not deliver on resources promise

Lots of bonus stuff promised but could not access online. Not credible. So was disapointed.

Pretty good

The only thing that would make this audio book better would be to remove the dozens and dozens of website plugs that seem to jump out all the time. Other than that, the info and delivery was good. I will be listening to this book often and recommending it to others. Great work!

Abundance of clear information

Though I can definitely see how boring this book can seem, once you get into it you’ll learn that you have to get pass the boredom to really gwt something out of it. Highly recommend for anyone struggling with financial difficulties, addiction, or any person that feels the need to do better. Thank you, James Clear.

Great book!

One thing I dislike more than anything when it comes to self-help books is when the author writes 100+ pages about why you should become a better person but doesn't give practical tools and methods for accomplishing it. The reason I gave this book 5 stars is because James Clear spends the MAJORITY of this book detailing tools and methods for achieving better habits and also maintaining them. He breaks down habit formation into four categories, goes into detail about what they mean, and offers practical steps to utilizing them to either destroy bad habits or reinforce good ones.
Basically, if you're like me (someone who really wishes they could change their bad habits and replace them with good habits but has no idea where to start) you will love this book.
Is it a life-changer? I'm not sure yet because I just finished it 5 minutes ago. However, I will be using these strategies for the rest of my life.

Edit:
I did myself a favor and read a few of the other reviews for this book (so glad I didn't do that before reading as I probably would've missed out on it based on some negative opinions). If something as small as him mentioning his website is going to bother you or leave you dissatisfied then don't read this book. In fact, don't ever try to achieve anything ever again for the rest of your life. If something THAT small is going to put you off then there is no telling how many small things in your life are preventing you from improvement. Start with an open mind. Read this book, take notes, build a plan, implement that plan, and if that plan fails THEN only can you adequately criticize this book.

Decent. Good points.

A little bit thin on substance and long on shameless self promotion. interesting stories about the author

Fabulous book!

Very, very insightful book - if you can get through hearing his website address 5 million times, I highly recommend this book!

LIFE CHANGING for my ADHD Brain!

I’ve struggled my whole life with routine and creating habits I stick to. This book breaks it down on a way I can actually implement and stick to because it addresses who we are on a fundamental level and how our habits are a reflection of this.

Life Changing!!

Due to a very mentally abusive childhood I have spent most of my adult life running from anxiety, and the fear that I will always be noticeably behind the starting line in all areas of life compared to everyone else. At 39 years old, I could not believe this was still was still such a force in my life. I have a wonderful husband, two beautiful children, a huge church community full of friends, I pray, listen to my Bible, exercise and push past my feelings of anxiety to make sure we are involved in plenty of things. Why was this still such a problem? In June 2020, after an anxiety attack in the middle of the night, which we thought was a result of undiagnosed asthma, my husband insisted that I see my doctor about it. She diagnosed me with anxiety, not asthma, and I began taking Zoloft. I also began counseling with a Christian counselor. She recommended Atomic Habits. I was hooked in the first few minutes. I had never looked at life as a series of habits which can transform your identity. I had always blown off tiny changes. Not anymore. This book has changed the filter through which I view LIFE. Yes, I am on anxiety medication and occasionally receiving Christian counseling, but I am convinced that Atomic Habits is the reason I feel like I now have a new path forward. God brought this book into my life. I can’t thank James Clear enough for writing Atomic Habits. As frustrating as it is to be 40 and just now discovering such a powerful tool for success, I am so excited about the possibilities living life with atomic habits will provide going forward. My kids will be listening to this book when they are old enough to understand the content. I can’t stop telling different friends about it. Read this book! It will change your life in positive, productive, successful ways you never could have imagined.

amazing

this books is just great. Giving a lot of knowledge and by presenting the information in a entertaining way. I highly recommend this book. Makes me feels that by small changes I can accomplish everything

A great resource.

This is my second reading of Atomic Habits. I have used so many of the books techniques and tips. I think Atomic Habits will go on my yearly reading list. Loved this book.