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James Clear

A supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distils the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less.

Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

It's an absolutely fabulous book and it doesn't surprise me that it's sold so many copies . . . Very useful, very practical, super well-researched.

Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines . . . Inspiring real-life stories.

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.

A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.

Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way

Excellent . . . I’m almost done with my PhD in organisational psychology and James did a brilliant job describing much of the science in psychology and neuroscience.

I’d attribute about 60 per cent of my good habits to [James Clear’s] blog and this book is rapidly filling in the other 40 per cent.

Zeroes in on the science behind building good habits and breaking bad ones . . . enlightening.

Atomic Habits [is] a new book by James Clear that I’m relying on to develop realistic goals.

In Atomic Habits, author and self-improvement guru James Clear outlines a practical framework for improving just about every aspect of your life through the power of habit.

James Clear argues that the key [to changing your behaviour] is in making tiny changes that, over time, compound into large transformations. This book shows you how.

Want to improve your fitness this year? Start with small ambitions – the results will be better . . . It’s a theory that has caught the imagination of James Clear, the author of a new book called Atomic Habits.

Illuminating . . . The attractive message . . . is that life doesn’t have to be a chore or a bore . . . The first move toward order might be a step as small as putting on your exercise clothes.

You may have heard the key to habit formation is starting small. But you’ve likely never considered starting as small as James Clear suggests in his new book Atomic Habits.

Full of practical insights and tips, this will inspire you to make that tiny change today.

If you are someone looking to gain some knowledge about creativity, happiness, health, productivity, picking this book is the right choice. [Clear’s] book is the proper blueprint that tells how to form some good habits, let go of your bad ones and what little changes one needs to bring to become better. And in case you thought it is all talk, let us tell you the book is packed with evidence-based strategies. Clear’s book actually has the potential to change a lot of things.

When talking about habits we can’t enter the habit debate without James Clear . . . It was satisfying to read this book as it felt like I was getting validation from this guy . . . Powerful sh*t.

A no-nonsense, pragmatic guide that draws on proven frameworks from biology, psychology and neuroscience to determine how to build long-lasting good habits and decisively break bad ones . . . Clear imparts a vast supply of practical advice that enables readers to take concrete steps towards achieving their goals.

Simple and practical ideas . . . written in easy-to-follow steps with plenty of examples and facts.

[It's] all about neuroscience and about how you can programme your brain into forming small little habits that will greatly affect your life

Full of practical tips for changing your present routine.

Unpacks the science and psychology of how to build better habits (and get rid of the habits that are holding you back)-along with a host of other topics that can help make you a better leader, including productivity, decision making, performance and motivation.

Changing our lives can be very intimidating, as we tend to overwhelm ourselves with the huge changes we need to make. In this book, world-renowned habits expert James Clear teaches us that real change comes from the compound effects of hundreds of small decisions.

'Reveals how these minuscule changes can grow into life-altering outcomes. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medallists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. Practical support for those who resolve to do better.'

With plenty of examples, helpful advice, and tips to keep your habits on track, this guide is informative and inspirational for readers to transform their habits and find lasting success.

It has plenty of suggestions about how to set up systems that work for you and help build the habits you want.

It's really interesting because it's really about how the habits that you do every single day can change your life. So if you're doing something that's 1 per cent better for you every single day, you're going to get better every day. If you're doing something that 1 per cent worse for you every day, you're going to get worse every day.

This book focuses on making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. It provides guidelines for how to overcome a lack of motivation, design your environment to make you successful, and get back on the horse when you fall off.

An engaging and motivating read for those who want to adopt new healthy habits and ditch some bad ones.

Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

***COMING 9TH DECEMBER 2025 - THE ATOMIC HABITS WORKBOOK: OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER. PREORDER NOW*** 
 
THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: OVER 25 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE 
 
Transform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now. 
 
People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call. 
 
He calls them atomic habits. 
 
In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. 
 
These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. 
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A NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
'A supremely practical and useful book.' Mark Manson, 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, author of Originals 
 
'Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines.' Books of the Month, Financial Times 
 
'A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.' Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way

James Clear

Praise for Atomic Habits

A supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distils the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less.

It's an absolutely fabulous book and it doesn't surprise me that it's sold so many copies . . . Very useful, very practical, super well-researched.

Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines . . . Inspiring real-life stories.

A supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distils the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less.

It's an absolutely fabulous book and it doesn't surprise me that it's sold so many copies . . . Very useful, very practical, super well-researched.

Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines . . . Inspiring real-life stories.

A supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distils the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less.

It's an absolutely fabulous book and it doesn't surprise me that it's sold so many copies . . . Very useful, very practical, super well-researched.

Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines . . . Inspiring real-life stories.

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