You mentally box yourself into a narrow version of happiness. “either-or” conflict: either you achieve your goal and are successful or you fail and you are a disappointment. “Once I reach my goal, then I’ll be happy.” The problem with a goals-first mentality is that you’re continually putting happiness off until the next milestone. Problem #3: Goals restrict your happiness. Fix the inputs and the outputs will fix themselves. What we really need to change are the systems that cause those results. Problem #2: Achieving a goal is only a momentary change.Īchieving a goal only changes your life for the moment We think we need to change our results, but the results are not the problem. And if successful and unsuccessful people share the same goals, then the goal cannot be what differentiates the winners from the losers.

Problem #1: Winners and losers have the same goals.Įvery Olympian wants to win a gold medal. If you want better results, then forget about setting goals. “The score takes care of itself.” The same is true for other areas of life. And the task of building a good habit is like cultivating a delicate flower one day at a time. The task of breaking a bad habit is like uprooting a powerful oak within us. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. Success is the product of daily habits-not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.Īll big things come from small beginnings. It’s the accumulation of many missteps-a 1 percent decline here and there-that eventually leads to a problem. Unfortunately, the slow pace of transformation also makes it easy to let a bad habit slide.īut when we repeat 1 percent errors, day after day, by replicating poor decisions, duplicating tiny mistakes, and rationalizing little excuses, our small choices compound into toxic results. Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement. Here’s how the math works out: if you can get 1 percent better each day for one year, you’ll end up thirty-seven times better by the time you’re done. Meanwhile, improving by 1 percent isn’t particularly notable-sometimes it isn’t even noticeable-but it can be far more meaningful, especially in the long run. While science supports everything I’ve written, this book is not an academic research paper it’s an operating manual. This is the meaning of the phrase atomic habits-a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power a component of the system of compound growth.Ĭhanges that seem small and unimportant at first will compound into remarkable results if you’re willing to stick with them for years. Each one is a fundamental unit that contributes to your overall improvement.Īt first, these tiny routines seem insignificant, but soon they build on each other and fuel bigger wins that multiply to a degree that far outweighs the cost of their initial investment. Just as atoms are the building blocks of molecules, atomic habits are the building blocks of remarkable results. 📒 Summary + NotesĪtomic habits are are part of a larger system. You should be far more concerned with your current trajectory than with your current results. The quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits. Those wanting to start changing there life but is unsure where to start or who doesn't yet have the motivation to start. Who Should Read It?Īnyone who does not appreciate the transformative effect of small changes and habits in their lives. This book has been highly recommended to me for so long and is a known as a must-read in the self-development space. This book is packed with actionable insights and takeaways to start improving our life immediately.

This was overall a great self-development book and a comprehensive, overview on habits and there impact in our lives. When we develop and improve our habits, and realise their potential, the quality of our life improves. Small habits, multiplied, and stacked on top of each other, are an immense source of result in our lives. Habits are a transformative part of our lives. Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear 🚀 The Book in 3 Sentences

Summary of atomic habits book