Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

The #1 New York Times bestseller.
Over 25 million copies sold!
Translated into 60+ languages!

Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results


No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:
  • make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
  • overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;
  • design your environment to make success easier;
  • get back on track when you fall off course;
...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

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Published Oct 16, 2018

320 pages

Average rating: 8.28

1,604 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Chrissykayy
Jul 29, 2025
10/10 stars
This book was really good! I’m not a big fan of audiobooks but I really enjoyed listening to this. Only thing I would have changed is taking notes while listening. A lot of useful information was given. & as someone who struggles with sticking to a routine, this was helpful!
RealtorBrian
Apr 23, 2025
9/10 stars
A much needed book for anyone who wants to to improve their life and their business.
ljzsreadsandreviews
Oct 22, 2024
6/10 stars
There's a few reasons I don't read a lot of non-fiction: the biggest one is that I am simply not entertained. I like to read to relax and escape reality and sitting down after a long day to read about facts, is not my idea of fun or relaxing. With that being said, I do want to mix these types of books in because really interesting and helpful things can come from books just like this one. I have heard so much about this book so it was one I really wanted to check out. I'm not disappointed with it but it was simply just 'okay.' I am someone who loves order and loves when I am in a routine; a creature of habit, so a lot of the information we get from reading this one was fairly obvious knowledge to me. I did take away some good tips but overall it wasn't anything I didn't know. I would recommend this to anyone who feels they live in chaos or have a tough time sticking with something in their life because outside of how I might've felt about it, I do believe this is a super helpful book to a lot of people.
MarciW
Jul 25, 2024
10/10 stars
Everyone should read in order to own and handle their chaos!
Azy
Aug 01, 2025
9/10 stars
1st book started with my frnds Luv u virtual vibes We r still considering these book suggestions to build a habit U know what everyday is not the same here so everything gets messed up no habit we have kept alive but i have my book reading habit on i hope someday i have routine life too

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