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"People think when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or reading just one more page. He calls them atomic habits. In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medallists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. from back cover.

Introduction: my story --- THE FUNDAMENTALS: WHY TINY CHANGES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE --- 1. The surprising power of atomic habits --- 2. How your habits shape your identity (and vice-versa) --- 3. How to better build habits in four simple steps --- THE 1ST LAW: MAKE IT OBVIOUS --- 4. The man who didnt look right --- 5. The best way to start a new habit --- 6. Motivation is overrated; environment often matters more --- 7. The secret to self-control --- THE 2ND LAW: MAKE IT ATTRACTIVE --- 8. How to make a habit irresistible --- 9. The role of family and friends in shaping your habits --- 10. How to find and fix the causes of your bad habits --- THE 3RD LAW: MAKE IT EASY --- 11. Walk slowly, but never backward --- 12. The law of least effort --- 13. How to stop procrastinating by using the two-minute rule --- 14. How to make good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible --- THE 4TH LAW: MAKE IT SATISFYING --- 15. The cardinal rule of behaviour change --- 16. How to stick with good habits every day --- 17. How an accountability partner can change everything ---ADVANCED TACTICS: HOW TO GO FROM BEING MERELY GOOD TO BEING TRULY GREAT --- 18. The truth about talent (when the genes matter and when they dont) --- 19. The goldilocks rule: how to stay motivated in life and work --- 20. The downside of creating good habits --- Conclusion: the secret to results that last --- APPENDIX --- What should you read next? --- Little lessons from the four laws --- How to apply these ideas to business --- How to apply these ideas to parenting --- Acknowledgments..