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A while ago I read a book I found very interesting: *Atomic Habits" by James Clear.
While it sounds complex, its premise is powerful in its simplicity: we are not the product of a grand transformation, but the sum of hundreds of small daily decisions.
The book breaks with the idea that we need superhuman willpower or monumental goals to change. Instead, it proposes a system based on 1% improvements. The key? Understanding that habits are not a goal to achieve, but an identity to build.
A couple of ideas that stuck with me:
The 2-Minute Rule: To adopt a habit, start with a version that takes less than 2 minutes. Want to read more? Read just one page. Want to exercise? Put on your shoes and step outside. The trick is to master the act of starting.
Change your focus: Instead of "I want to run 10 km," think "I am a healthy person." Habits stick when they are tied to your identity, not just a one-time achievement.
Design your environment: Motivation is volatile; your environment is not. If you want to eat more fruit, leave it in plain sight. If you want to reduce phone time, charge it in another room. Make the cues for good habits obvious, and for bad habits, invisible.
It's not a book about goals, but about systems. It's not about wanting to be better, but about building (with small atomic bricks) the person you want to become.
I hope to encourage reading with this post and I will likely write more about books I have read. I would also love for you to leave me book recommendations in the comments.
To finish, I'll leave you with this great truth: "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
While it sounds complex, its premise is powerful in its simplicity: we are not the product of a grand transformation, but the sum of hundreds of small daily decisions.
The book breaks with the idea that we need superhuman willpower or monumental goals to change. Instead, it proposes a system based on 1% improvements. The key? Understanding that habits are not a goal to achieve, but an identity to build.
A couple of ideas that stuck with me:
The 2-Minute Rule: To adopt a habit, start with a version that takes less than 2 minutes. Want to read more? Read just one page. Want to exercise? Put on your shoes and step outside. The trick is to master the act of starting. Change your focus: Instead of "I want to run 10 km," think "I am a healthy person." Habits stick when they are tied to your identity, not just a one-time achievement. Design your environment: Motivation is volatile; your environment is not. If you want to eat more fruit, leave it in plain sight. If you want to reduce phone time, charge it in another room. Make the cues for good habits obvious, and for bad habits, invisible.It's not a book about goals, but about systems. It's not about wanting to be better, but about building (with small atomic bricks) the person you want to become.
I hope to encourage reading with this post and I will likely write more about books I have read. I would also love for you to leave me book recommendations in the comments.
To finish, I'll leave you with this great truth: "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.