#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER 20 MILLION COPIES SOLD
One of the most influential self-improvement books of the modern era
“Tiny changes, remarkable results.”
—Praised by leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and readers worldwide
James Clear’s groundbreaking guide to habit formation has transformed millions of lives with its practical strategies for building good habits, breaking bad ones, and mastering the power of everyday improvement.
What if tiny changes could transform your entire life?
In Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, success is no longer about massive breakthroughs—but about the small decisions you make every single day. Through practical insights and real-world examples, the book reveals how habits are formed, why they stick, and how they can be redesigned to work in your favor.
At the center of this approach is a simple but powerful idea: you don’t rise to the level of your goals—you fall to the level of your systems. Whether you’re trying to get healthier, more productive, or more focused, the real challenge isn’t motivation—it’s consistency.
But breaking bad habits and building good ones isn’t easy. Invisible patterns, environmental triggers, and mental shortcuts constantly pull you off track. The risk? Staying stuck in cycles that quietly shape your future without you even noticing.
With clear frameworks and actionable strategies, this book gives you the tools to take back control—one small habit at a time. Because if you can change your habits… what could your life look like a year from now?
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Wall Street Journal bestseller
USA Today bestseller
Publisher’s Weekly bestseller
One of Fast Company’s 7 Best Business Books of 2018
One of Business Insider’s Best Self-Help Books of 2018
“A supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distills the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less.”
-Mark Manson, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
“James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.”
-Adam Grant, New York Times best-selling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg
“A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.”
-Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy
“As a physician attempting to help my patients build healthy habits to decrease and reverse chronic disease, Atomic Habits is the playbook I have been searching for. Not only does the book offer actionable items I can teach my patients, I can refer them to read and implement the ideas themselves. The format is powerful and simple. This should be taught in all medical schools.”
-Laurie Marbas, MD, United States Air Force veteran
“Atomic Habits was a great read. I learned a lot and think it’ll be helpful to a lot of people.”
—Gayle King, co-anchor of CBS This Morning and editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine
“Useful new book”
–Wall Street Journal
“In Atomic Habits, Clear will show you how to overcome a lack of motivation, change your environment to encourage success, and make time for new (and better) habits.
–Glamour.com
“Atomic Habits is a great book for anyone who is frustrated with the way they can’t seem to kick that one (or two dozen) bad habit(s) and wants to finally achieve health, fitness, financial freedom, great relationships, and a good life.”
–Medium.com
“Excellent. Well worth the read.”
–Benjamin Hardy, Inc.com
About the Author
James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages. Clear is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work has been featured in places like Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and on CBS This Morning. His popular “3-2-1” email newsletter is sent out each week to more than 3 million subscribers.
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