![]() In an “easy reading” style, the author’s thoughts are nicely developed and communicated. I enjoy a book that is nicely structured and builds sequentially. I love the psychology behind behavior and this new awareness helps me be more mindful of my behaviors. Because I enjoy reflection, I love thinking about my own habits and why they have served me well or not. I believe this book will offer motivation or inspiration for everyone no matter where you find yourself on the “habits” continuum. They compound.Įach of the people, teams, and companies we have covered has faced different circumstances, but ultimately progressed in the same way: through a commitment to tiny, sustainable, unrelenting improvements. The only way to become excellent is to be endlessly fascinated by doing the same thing over and over. The holy grail of habit change is not a single 1 percent improvement, but a thousand of them.Ītomic habits are the building blocks of remarkable results. With the same habits, you’ll end up with the same results, But with better habits, anything is possible. changes that seem small and unimportant at first will compound into remarkable results if you’re willing to stick with them for years. Over time, this 1% change is the building block (atomic unit) of establishing new habits with big results. I really changed only 1%, but consistency pays off over a period of time! Part of the enjoyment of reading self-help is to realize that we might be smarter and more intuitive than we imagine! It is motivational to know that a strategy I’ve used has a label and is endorsed by a professional! It wasn’t simply me tricking myself into getting results. One of the most important and compelling concepts in Atomic Habits is the idea of a1% change and how effective that small change can be over time (like compound interest in our financial investments). I’m sure you have many examples from your own life where you’ve developed habits to achieve desired results. I no longer torture myself creating a post to meet a deadline in one sitting. In blogging, I start a rough draft as soon as I’ve finished a book or have an idea for a discussion post.Rather than complete deprivation, I learned over time to take the slow and steady approach to dieting by implementing small changes over time. ![]() Eventually, I mastered the garage without burnout, exhaustion, or feelings of overwhelm. To make the most use of my time, I would think ahead a bit on which area I would tackle (even if it was just one shelf). I quit when the timer went off and didn’t think about the task again that day. ![]()
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