If you are in the process of creating a new habit or perhaps thinking about starting a new habit, reading Atomic Habits by James Clear will absolutely increase your chances of being successful in this. Good habits are instrumental in being prepared physically, mentally and financially for more adventure, so here is an Atomic Habits Book Review to share with you how this book can help you greatly increase the chances of achieving your next goal and establish habits that move your life forward and create massive life changes over time.
Establishing successful habits is less about your character traits and lack of time and more about your awareness of the process of developing habits. See many of us fall victim to the enthusiasm of starting something only to find continuing to take the action doesn’t last. Motivation is harder to find and life happens and next thing we know we’ve stopped taking action completely and put that goal on the shelf “for a better time.”
Here’s the thing! If these were the real reasons we gave up on goals and actions, no one would ever achieve anything and everyone would just stay the same. Those who are successful in creating life changing habits have one thing in common. They have an awareness of the process, the set backs and the mindset hacks to overcome them and keep moving forward despite their varying levels of motivation and life circumstances.
In Atomic Habits author James Clear focuses on the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions made consistently over time to create life-altering outcomes. He uses a combination of simple hacks and psychological and neuroscience facts to help the reader experience greater success with developing their own “Atomic Habits”.
Table of Contents
About the Author
James Clear starts the book with a very confronting story about a devastating childhood injury that changed his life in an instant and forced him to take small steps, consistently to re-claim his life. This was the trigger for the journey to him becoming a renowned author, speaker, and productivity expert recognised for his impactful insights into habit formation and continuous improvement and of course becoming the author of the international best-selling book “Atomic Habits.”
Best Atomic Habits Quotes
“You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” Clear emphasises the importance of building effective systems and habits rather than solely relying on ambitious goals.
“Tiny changes can lead to remarkable results over time.” The book underscores the power of small, consistent habits and their cumulative impact on personal development.
“Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Clear compares habits to compound interest, highlighting how consistent actions lead to exponential growth over time.
“You don’t have to be the victim of your environment; you can also be the architect of it.” Clear empowers readers to take control of their surroundings and design an environment that supports positive habits.
“You do not rise to the level of motivation you have; you fall to the level of your systems.” The author stresses the importance of relying on systems and habits rather than motivation, which can be fleeting.
“Make it easy to start, and the rest will follow.” Clear advises simplifying the initiation of a habit to increase the likelihood of consistent action.
“Master the habit of showing up.” The book encourages readers to prioritise consistency and reliability in building habits, through the power of simply showing up.
“The most effective way to change your habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become.” Clear suggests that identity-based habits, focusing on becoming the type of person you want to be, are more sustainable than outcome-based habits.
“You do not choose the level of success you want; you choose the level of sacrifice you are willing to make.” Clear emphasises the importance of understanding and accepting the trade-offs and sacrifices involved in pursuing meaningful habits.
“Your habits shape your identity, and your identity shapes your habits.” The book explores the interconnected relationship between habits and identity, suggesting that each reinforces and influences the other.
These paraphrased quotes capture some of the core principles and insights from “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. Reading the book in its entirety will provide a deeper understanding of these concepts and how they can be applied to personal development.
Atomic Habits Chapters
Atomic Habits is 297 pages and contains the following 7 chapters-
- The Fundamentals – Why Tiny Changes Make a Big Difference
- The 1st Law – Make it Obvious
- The 2nd Law – Make it Attractive
- The 3rd Law – Make it Easy
- The 4th Law – Make it Satisfying
- Advanced Tactics – How to Go From Being Merely Good to Being Truly Great
- Conclusion – The Secrets to Results That Last
Where to Buy Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits is available from Amazon in the following formats –
- Atomic Habits Paperback – RRP$35.00
- Atomic Habits Audiobook – RRP $0 with membership
- Atomic Habits Kindle – $18.99
- Atomic Habits Hard Copy – $44.90
Review Rating
5 / 5
Atomic Habits is a non-negotiable read for anyone truly serious about taking personal responsibility for changing their life. It’s a staple book that I re-reference regularly and has been instrumental in helping me establish life changing habits in the areas of my health & fitness, mindset, trading, relationships and business.
Summary
Atomic Habits by James Clear is based on the compounding effect of being 1% better everyday. This book is a must read for anyone committed to making, real, long lasting, impactful change in their lives. It also makes a great gift for a friend, work colleague, entrepreneur, partner, teenager or any motivated individual .
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Lauren Angove is an adventurous Perth (Western Australia) Mum of two boys who loves to blog about her experiences to inspire other mid-lifers to choose their most adventurous lives now. Keep up to date with her latest adventure inspiration and advice at Always Adventure Ready on facebook.