How I Took Control of My Habits

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Overview

Atomic Habits by James Clear is like a cheat code for life. It’s all about the small, everyday habits you barely notice—but when done right, they add up to huge results.

Clear breaks down how habits work, why they stick, and how to build or break them with simple, practical tweaks.

It's not about giant goals. It’s about tiny, 1% changes that compound over time. This book? It’s your guide to making those small wins count. Get the book here.

The 1% Rule

Clear introduces the concept of the 1% rule: improving just 1% each day.

Sounds small, right? But over time, those tiny gains compound. Imagine if you improved 1% every day for a year — you'd be 37 times better by the end!

Here’s a simple way to think about it:

• Small habits + consistency = big outcomes.

• This works both ways: small bad habits can also compound negatively.

Take a cyclist, for example. British cycling coach Dave Brailsford focused on making 1% improvements in every aspect of cycling — bike seats, tires, even sleep patterns. The result? The British team went from mediocrity to dominating the sport.

Key takeaway: Don’t underestimate tiny actions. They add up.