Atomic Habits - Notes

Key takeaways from James Clear’s Atomic Habits.

Core Ideas

• Habits are compound interest of self-improvement
• Focus on systems, not goals
• Identity-based habits > outcome-based habits

The Four Laws

1. Make it obvious - cue
2. Make it attractive - craving
3. Make it easy - response
4. Make it satisfying - reward

Favorite Quotes

“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

“Every action is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”