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Atomic Habits by James Clear

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One percent better every day compounds into a completely different life — and Atomic Habits hands you the exact system to make that math work in your favor.

A #1 New York Times bestseller with more than 30 million copies sold worldwide, praised by Adam Grant as "the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones."

James Clear built his reputation studying why some habits stick and others quietly fall apart, and Atomic Habits is the culmination of that decade of research. Instead of chasing big, dramatic transformations, Clear makes the case that lasting change comes from small, 1% shifts compounded over time.

Drawing on proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience, the book breaks habit formation down into four simple laws — make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. Real-world stories, from Olympic cyclists to Fortune 500 leaders, show these laws playing out in high-stakes settings.

Whether the goal is losing weight, building a business, or simply becoming more focused, Atomic Habits offers a practical playbook rather than motivational platitudes. It's the rare self-help book that reads like a field guide — one you'll find yourself returning to long after the first chapter.

One percent better every day compounds into a completely different life — and Atomic Habits hands you the exact system to make that math work in your favor.

A #1 New York Times bestseller with more than 30 million copies sold worldwide, praised by Adam Grant as "the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones."

James Clear built his reputation studying why some habits stick and others quietly fall apart, and Atomic Habits is the culmination of that decade of research. Instead of chasing big, dramatic transformations, Clear makes the case that lasting change comes from small, 1% shifts compounded over time.

Drawing on proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience, the book breaks habit formation down into four simple laws — make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. Real-world stories, from Olympic cyclists to Fortune 500 leaders, show these laws playing out in high-stakes settings.

Whether the goal is losing weight, building a business, or simply becoming more focused, Atomic Habits offers a practical playbook rather than motivational platitudes. It's the rare self-help book that reads like a field guide — one you'll find yourself returning to long after the first chapter.

  • Publisher: Avery

    Title: Atomic Habits

    Author: James Clear

    On Sale Date: October 16, 2018

    ISBN 13: 9780735211292

    ISBN 10: 0735211299

    Format: Hardcover

    Retail Price: $27.00

    BISAC: Self-Help / Personal Growth / General (+2)

    Page Count: 320

    Dimensions: 9.25 in H | 6.35 in W | 1.08 in T

    Weight: 1 lb 2 oz

  • James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His weekly newsletter reaches millions of subscribers, and his work has appeared in Time, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Atomic Habits is his first book, and it has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide since publication.

  • Pre-release readers are calling it practical, motivating, and life-changing:

    • Early readers describe Atomic Habits as the most practical habit-building system they've tried, praising how quickly the ideas translate into real routines.

    • Reviewers highlight the "1% better every day" framework, noting how it reframes big goals into manageable daily actions.

    • Several readers flagged the real-world case studies — from elite athletes to entrepreneurs — as proof the system works under pressure.

    • Multiple reviewers say they return to specific chapters again and again, treating the book less like a one-time read and more like a reference guide.

This book is for you if

  • You’ve set the same goal year after year and want a system that actually sticks.

  • You’re tired of relying on willpower and want habits that work even on your worst days.

  • You want a science-backed framework, not vague motivational advice.

  • You’re building a business, a fitness routine, or a creative practice and need small wins that compound.

  • You’re looking for the book everyone’s talking about — with 30+ million copies sold, chances are someone in your life already has.

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