Atomic Habits: 4 Rules for Sticking to Any Habit

[@Thomasfrank]

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[@abinowramesh239]

Hello friends, I don't know about today but I'll an entrepreneur in 10years from now . I'll surely achieve it . And again come back when I achieve it and edit this comment as I achieved it. I'll surely help my country to lead in good manner. If KZbin remain after 15years I'll return back soon. By. abinow . R Trichy Tamilnadu India

[@sam_block]

can this book also mentions the breaking loop of perfectionism?

[@shakilabhanu4596]

Watching your video for the first time, very informative. Thanks for this previous talk link.

[@sarraelghali203]

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[@0regrets209]

The Quote that stuck to me from this book: "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. "

[@Eltonm28]

What a wonderful life philosophy!

[@0regrets209]

@@Eltonm28 It really is. Sometimes it's hard to apply it every day, but we have to try :)

[@divyanshusalve8173]

“Every single action of yours is a vote towards the type of person you become in future” - James Clear, Atomic Habits

[@alphaomega6023]

Best quote in the entire book.

[@divyanshusalve8173]

True!

[@Thadon33]

Best book in the entire book!

[@princekaycee3850]

I can never forget this quote! It brings in mind the concept of Identity based habit which is the rewarding type of habit. Focus of those little actions, be consistent with them, over time it's gonna culminate in a particular identity of you; basically you're now the kind of person that pulls off success by default.

[@rdococ]

Which actions contribute to a successful identity?

[@Putindidnothingwrong]

The sad thing is that ive read the atomic habits before however after i finished i failed to implement any of the methods id learned, just goes to show, knowledge and applied knowledge are two vastly different things.

[@avilacanario]

So true...

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Knowledge is knowing a train is approaching. Understanding is knowing you best git outta the way.

[@vaibhavi.singh.]

Exactly

[@downbntout]

And is it over, door shut, forever?

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

" Winners and losers have the same goals.” ― James Clear, Atomic Habits

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Atomic Habits and The Power of Habit are the most essential books to read of all time. Pure gold.

[@nelisco9797]

1. Make it obvious/clear/track your habits 2. Make it attractive/enjoyable/tweak ur env't 3. Make it easy/accessible/start slow 4. Make it satisfying/rewarding/motivating

[@BeyondTheGuitar]

Dude... first book I’ve read in far too long. Based on your recommendation from the last video. Finished it already. Haven’t snoozed my alarm in a week 😎🤘🏻 Thanks for the recommendation

[@NenaLavonne]

Yes!

[@kaullazf5058]

What's book? 😅

[@abinowramesh239]

Hello friends, I don't know about today but I'll an entrepreneur in 10years from now . I'll surely achieve it . And again come back when I achieve it and edit this comment as I achieved it. I'll surely help my country to lead in good manner. If KZbin remain after 15years I'll return back soon. By. abinow . R Trichy Tamilnadu India

[@daMozart]

Any tricks for especially the snooze thing? This seems to be one of the hardest things for me to fight

[@A-Wa]

MrFernaaando put your phone away so you need to stand up to shut it off

[@reemobrooklyn3557]

This book seriously changed my life forever! I truly encourage people to read the book. That book is so powerful.

[@bensadventuresonearth6126]

My new habit is as follows: Whenever I feel unmotivated and end up browsing KZbin, watch a Thomas Frank video to get motivated again!

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Even more detailed information is available in, Atomic Habits. 👍 Start with an incredibly small habit. Make it so easy you can't say no. Increase your habit in very small ways. As you build up, break habits into chunks. When you slip, get back on track quickly. Be patient.

[@88MrRAA]

I was reading James clear's blog for a long time even before Atomic Habit is published. So whenever the book becomes available I brought that book to support him. Now I am glad that this book becomes one of the best seller.

[@magueysunset]

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” I also like the meditation workbook called 30 Days to Reduce Stress by Harper Daniels. It seems to go well with this book.

[@PersonalDevelopmentGeek]

Everyone who goes to the Olympics has a goal to win gold. The goals are the same for each competitor, yet the systems to achieve are different. That’s why only one wins the gold. I LOVE Atomic Habits!

[@ilke3192]

I wonder if life can really be reduced to a... competition. I know that isn't really the point of the said anology, but I still get this odd feeling about it every time I hear it :( H E L P M E

[@PersonalDevelopmentGeek]

Perçem İlke Akova nah, I think you’re right. I think the way to truly get ahead is through being selfless, but you can set goals or have systems to be successful and become more selfless

[@missrelaxed3872]

The strategy is Indeed different

[@legisly6302]

Ooo I remember reading that! Love it

[@raisingbarssince1978]

As a former athlete I can assure you it comes down to much more than a system...genetics play a huge part ;)

[@Tanicorn]

Hey Thomas, I just wanted to say, I really appreciate all your helpful videos. This is the first time in my life that I'm doing a reset sprint and trying to set my goals properly, organise my systems and you are the most helpful person out there for this. One day, I know I will achieve all of my dreams, and it'll be done sooner thanks to you.

[@user5119]

"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." - John Dryden

[@CHEFPKR]

Thanks to your advice, I've been spending 90 minutes each morning on learning Japanese this past week and hope to continue it. Thanks Thomas.

[@gertrudeabarentos5172]

Congratulations!! 💛

[@59vibhusharma31]

greatly positive weeb confirmed. I am also learning sword-fighting we are both positive weebs, But are you WEEB. REMEMBER THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING WEEB.

[@abhiramvishwanath8048]

Chef you are literally everywhere

[@CrisPearson]

Your channel looks great! Subbed!

[@itoko05]

Awesome

[@JessicaWu2020]

agreed. atomic habits is probably one of the best books for building habits and maximize productivity

[@TheDhammaHub]

A clear goal that is relevant to you and baby steps towards every day it will make sure that it is a habit in no time!

[@abuhamed3411]

"you should be far more concerned with your current trajectory than with your current results".. where are you headed is what matters more than what you have right now! BEAUTIFUL!

[@cosmicocean6687]

Our whole life is revolving around Instant gratification and dopamine addiction. We have created a good environment for bad habits.

[@dudebro4089]

1 - *make it obvious.* When, how and where do you do the habit? What PRECISELY should you do? Make the ambiguity go away and as clear as possible. The system you set up is more important than your goals. If you want to become fit (goal), you have to work out frequently (the system). 2 - *make it attractive.* Clean your desk, get a cup of tea and listen to music you enjoy with a work you don't enjoy so much. Bundle the boring stuff with the fun stuff. So " if i do X, i get to do Y. Not anytime else ". So doing the fun stuff at the end of the day, after earning them by being productive during the day, you can implement it. 3 - *make it easy.* So by putting your workout clothes in a place you can see, e.g. next to the door, you remind yourself to do that habit and they are within reach so it's not difficult to get going right away when you have an urge to do so. And start with baby steps. Don't start with 5 hours a day. Start with 5 minutes a day and work your way up. You should be far more concerned with the trajectory you're headed, not where you are now and how fast you are moving. 4 - *make it satisfying.* Similar to the bundling thing that was kind of a long term thing, make something so that you get satisfaction in the very short term. ( to battle the quick dopamine hit of social media for example. ) Especially in the beginning. E.g. right after you finish a 1km run, maybe listen to your favorite song or read a page of a fiction book you like so you get some reading time in too and it's double-ly good. Be careful though not to build bad habits through this. So if you were to reward yourself with junk food, that'd be counterproductive in the long run. By doing this overall, you'll get through the first steps of the compounding effect where it doesn't show itself yet and you don't know you are actually progressing. *But,* if you fail to do the habit you are trying to build, don't beat yourself up about it and try to cast a vote in the right direction next time so the majority of votes are on the side that you want to win. If you keep your trajectory at the direction you want to and not let it sway in another direction, that's a win in and of itself. **GOODLUCK KING 👑**

[@GrowWithWill]

I loved reading this book a few months ago. Nothing earth shattering but a great reminder.

[@mymomantailife4790]

I started reading the book a week ago and I'm loving it! It's so easy to read and so enjoyable. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@aprildp3611]

I love that you gave more detailed examples of the principles mentioned in the book. It helps with my personal assessment and in solidifying what I have already started implementing.

[@theastronomer6259]

One should prepare a SMART goal S: Specific M: Measurable A: Achievable R: Realistic T: Timebound

[@ProductivityACE]

Atomic Habits is a game changer of a book. Has benefits on so many levels. Thanks for the summary.

[@missrelaxed3872]

“Make it attractive”, true !! I agree! If it’s not attractive we don’t be sticking to it! Loving all these tips

[@nophima]

Everybody recommends atomic habits, maybe I should finally read it.

[@Neehalmahfuz]

It's great!I just started it a few days ago.

[@amanahmed6057]

Today I ordered this book

[@MrBEARBLAST]

Yeah its a great read, but I also prefer and recommend Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg as James Clear was inspired by this as well.

[@bettermanchannel770]

It is good

[@TheCactuar124]

It's so funny, I bought the book weeks ago but since I haven't properly read a book in years, I've barely read the first few pages...this video inspired me to start!

[@mesunekonyan]

I used to read articles and haven't been doing that these past months. I think it's time for me to bring that back.

[@VihanChelliah]

Reading Atomic Habits is one of my Atomic Habits 😎

[@financerox]

Lol!

[@financerox]

Meta...

[@romana_aref]

😅😅Nice

[@NenaLavonne]

😀

[@Kevin-cy2dr]

Recursive habit check

[@GetBetterWithBooks]

Easily one of the most impactful self-help books you can read. Well worth the 2-part video!

[@DANJAY24]

Simple I see Thomas in a thumbnail and I click it.

[@nararabbit1]

I made it a goal to have at least half of my plate to be non-starchy vegetables at every meal. I keep a lot of canned and frozen vegetables in the house but I also pick up fresh ones that I know that I like. Having a rule that’s clearly defined with flexibility has helped a lot and it’s now automatic to eat a lot of vegetables every day! :-)

[@tatobiaanbu4197]

I have read the book and the best idea is that when I finish a habit I will do the next one like a chain this helped me alot

[@sixthofseptember4384]

Today I just finished the book. What astounded me was mentioning of Thomas Frank in it.

[@Megane.Senpai]

Thank you so much Mr.Thomas Frank for this two videos series. They will be really helpful for me.🙏

[@harshithas1318]

Atomic Habits is on my list for a very long time. It's time I read it

[@sacdaabdurhman]

Thanks for the recommendation, this book is one of the best books on habits.

[@sherzadaritrizaman6949]

All on a sudden while reading the book my eyes r stuck on the word Thomas frank with his example of waking up early

[@Saikrishna.B]

Atomic habits is a great book...I will surely recommend it anyone who want to be really productive in their life..

[@RyanYeo]

More Atomic Habits! Highly recommend this book, habits are a fundamental building block of our lives.

[@DemetriPanici]

This video is brought to you by... your car spinning out in the mud *ANDDDDD* vegetables. 10/10 would recommend.

[@Saintjohnzman]

I have read the book twice and will be uploading a review/summary as well. Your videos are concise, simple to understand, and humorous. Keep up the good work!

[@thijskraan]

This is such a great and practical book! I love how all the subjects in the book can be seen everywhere in your daily life. Btw good video Thomas!

[@voltz8945]

One thing Thomas Frank loves more than Notion is Atomic Habits by James Clear

[@MindNow]

*BEST book about habits...hands down* 🙏

[@thelookingcat]

Those dudes who disliked realized how much they regret and tried to hit like but couldn't see through their tears. Everyone loved this video, Tom.

[@iamswadeshyadav]

Best timing for the video . Yesterday I added few new things to my daily routine.

[@BardiaBAlex]

Very intresting and usefull

[@MAScreech]

How do you not get overwhelmed with all these systems!?? I’m just getting started with notion but I have no idea what to do. That would be a great video. “You have decided to be more productive, what now?”

[@josephzeigler6853]

You could simply use pen and paper

[@MAScreech]

@@josephzeigler6853 as a full time student non traditional student carrying more than what I am already carrying for class, work, etc is not really out of the question it’s just not as...functional for me, if that makes sense.

[@blessedhandsasmr7550]

Assuming ur a single dude/man- it should be easy. Figure out ppl u wanna attract or friends want to stick with & direct career, outings, or advice through ppl u hang @ with. At the end, family & friends is what makes us happy. ***Edit: Direct studies on interests. Hang @ with like minded ppl. For leisure time- hang @ with that enthusiastic friend who likes to party or go on road trips to create balance 👍 ..

[@MAScreech]

@@blessedhandsasmr7550 married

[@blessedhandsasmr7550]

@@MAScreech Oh well, each woman is different, can't speak too much there, but u know how it is: seek new adventures, go on romantic dates from time to time, eventually swing with other couples lol- it'll get to that point as opposed to cheating.. That's life. (have observed life from different perspectives... Life is something else. Think the point is to ignore as much malice as we can, give back, and follow our path to happiness through family, friends, and adventure. If u don't have children wait to have them till fully stable and if the mother loves taking care of self there's always something we have to give up to nurture our child 100%. Oh and make sure she has mom or any other girlfriend who can watch lil one for date nights. If she's not simple, treate her like a queen on those painful period days/ "...i feel in a rut day.." - personally was about to give up as a woman who underwent "botched" surgery but each day i muster up the will to make the change and SOON- not yet- FINALLY create happiness. - Honestly was feeling, " well Nasa, SpaceX, and XYZ billionaires/ scientist from other organizations know much more than we do. Are we directing our lives or are they? Then here's the media... That day i just thought, regardless of being a first generation woman in America, gosh- dang i need to change my life. Surgeries do make it difficult. But hey everything will line up 😁

[@moniquenavarro4131]

This is one of my favo books! So effective! The way you explain things are really clear and you are super confident about the subject that you are talking about, I just learned a lot, thanks! cheers from Brazil.

[@caramelcocoa234]

This was a good video. I genuinely have such lofty goals esp when it comes to my health and for the past 3 weeks I’ve been eating fast food. I realize that I’m actually overwhelmed with information and execution. So from this video im just gonna commit to eating a healthy breakfast only everyday. And I will come back and update this comment

[@harshdivate1837]

At 12:17 you read my mind!! And not only in this video but in all your videos you come up with the perfect examples! Keep up the great work, I love it.

[@najrenchelf2751]

I kind of meditate on my walks to and from Uni - it’s quite nice and about 20 minutes. :) Sorting thoughts in the brain is important!

[@JPeraltavideos]

That ending was the icing on the cake. Brillisnt video. Thank you very much.

[@downbntout]

Thank you sir. I keep coming back to this.

[@desiotaku8890]

I saw both of the videos and this book seems like a good buy

[@cabeza39]

I'm amazed with how much you have improved the quality of your videos!! Keep up

[@ayushrajparihar7610]

Dude you're just great man!!! I feel pity for those who don't know about you!!! And sad for you that even with this quality content, you don't have a lot of subs. Well keep going because you have quality of subs...... Thanks for helping us poor students!!!! Love from India

[@godtheater]

Love the guitar concept. I did the same thing with sailing worried so much about the up keep and OCD systems that didn't sail.

[@HeyChicoi]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@BLACKHEART99FLY]

The metaphor of goku with the turtle shell got me. I will definitively check out this book!

[@xal1lkappa470]

Wow my 2 best mentors in one video, what a day!) Atomic Habits is a great habit-building guide, definitely recommend to everyone on their self-development path. Great video as always, thanks for sharing)

[@dwain3381]

great book I just read through it and on my way to becoming a habit master!

[@luismartins1150]

The idea of a Jedi Council is really cool. A later video delving deeper into this would be nice

[@Nazrininator]

The KZbin channel Better Than Yesterday inspired me to read this book, and I regret nothing.

[@orianaaveledo7666]

so used to being inspired to work by watching your videos, that as soon as I hear your voice I have an urge to make my programming homework

[@MercyAlwyz23]

This is like saying why church fasting worked! Starts at 12am Sunday/Monday and ends 12pm Monday! I kept those more than I keep my personal fasting times! 😅

[@LukasPressMedia]

Perfect video for using the lockdown here in Germany to build new habits that boost you after-lockdown life 🔥🙏

[@NenaLavonne]

Thank you, Thomas!

[@crushitwithkris]

I'll have to check out that book. Great video 👌

[@JessicaDudas]

One of my favourite books! Great recommendations, this book helped me get into a better system for making videos! 😊

[@mongke8745]

Hii Thomas! And everyone reading this. This is gonna be the last KZbin video that I watch. I'm gonna go underground (remote) from all media. Thanks for such a great video(Series) ! Wish me luck for Deep Work

[@isarichter6171]

As someone who also isn’t very good at sitting and meditating, I often struggle with trying to sneak mindfulness into my day. What kind of mindfulness practices do you do since you don’t meditate? A mindfulness video from you could be really helpful!!!

[@seraphinduvolzairo5938]

Just don't meditate then. Do other relaxing activities like taking a short walk. I'm just some dude on the internet however, so take my suggestion with a grain of salt.

[@tamistone2632]

People are the guitars humidifier haha so good

[@shubhammundra6422]

Well, I am about to finish the book (Audio Version). It is a really helpful book.

[@mschrisfrank2420]

Thanks for the refresher, it’s been a minute since I read that book.

[@cynthiaveronica5258]

This is so motivating. I feel so pumped and ready to work after seeing this.

[@AnneLopezlovesLife]

Ali brought me here. Got my copy immediately after watching the video. Thanks for the greater review. ;)

[@amrenglish5362]

that is really the best habits book i see

[@aaronsimpson8907]

Loved that book. Thanks for the refresher!

[@samuelcampos497]

Amazing video as always! Thank you for creating and sharing it. My best wishes!

[@physiologic187]

That was a smoooooth promo transition.

[@TheTechGuys]

Such a solid book. Definitely my current favorite on habits.

[@kj7653]

Sitting in the car (for sunshine) works for me.

[@veggirl1964]

Habitica is my new favorite app!

[@GregChacon]

Man, your videos are so helpful.

[@4115steve]

I tweaked my enviroment by sitting in a comfortable recliner and typing and web surfing while reclined

[@tamistone2632]

Going (back) to school in September 2021 , graduate level, very unorganized now, rusty, and have been a care giver a long time. So maybe a video on getting prepared...

[@csjazzalloy]

Great ! One thing I realized : for some habits it’s great to have it easy but for really long work ... my most productive time in my studies was when I had to WALK 45 Minuts one way to my rehearsal room and was staying for many hours ... if You have your instrument always around you are probably only „ playing « Not growing 😉🤗

[@Susana_Espinosa]

Jedi Counsel vs master mind. 🙊🤷 hahaha. that's what makes Thomas Frank, Thomas Frank. Love it. Bravo. 👏👏👏

[@ronyguzman2526]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼 this is exactly what I was looking for

[@zoilo87]

Book that will change my life

[@JJMcCullough]

Great tips. But I'm a bit confused who actually wrote this script.... and thus whose perspective we're hearing.

[@Thomasfrank]

Great feedback. Martin and I have both read the book, but he's been helping me write scripts and wrote this one - however, I ended up throwing in some of my own examples ad-lib while filming.

[@JJMcCullough]

@@Thomasfrank Would you say it's about 70-80% Martin's analysis as a result?

[@OnliPhans_Kenobi]

A surprised crossover but a welcome one!

[@Thomasfrank]

@@JJMcCullough yep, I'd say that's a fair assessment! If you enjoyed this, you might enjoy the 1-hour podcast episode we did on habit-building: collegeinfogeek.com/build-strong-habits/

[@kitkat615]

​ @Thomas Frank I was actually totally confused too! It seems like your mouth is partially frozen still from the dentist or something...I'm sorry, I don't intend to point out appearances!! It's just, when one has listened / watched someone speak for hours and hours over a couple years, the subtleties are hard to ignore. Take care buddy!

[@yagyasharastogi2306]

4:02 That proud moment when you have an app before Thomas Frank recommends it😁 ... thank you so much for the video!

[@ShaikhEamin]

hey Thomas....with you since 2015.. thanks man

[@wanomir3133]

You are doing a great job. I hope there will much more views than now.

[@martuna618]

At 6:00 min of this video, I would love if you could make a discord community to give us pepped up, especially during this pandemic and call the community the Jedi Council

[@martuna618]

PRooooobably going to make one and pm you if its possible in order to root each other to be productive !

[@martuna618]

I hesitate... nvm if im going to make one

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

Jedi council! Just watched an old video where you mentioned it before I am not a huge SW fan, so I'm gonna name them the small council and the great council This morning you made all the change for me at work