Atomic Habits

There are three layers: outcomes; process; identity. Identity is the deepest. “I’m not a smoker” is better than “I don’t smoke.” The system of a dictatorship has a very different set of beliefs like absolute authority and strict obedience. You can imagine many ways to try to get more people to vote in a democracy, but such behavior change would never get off the ground in a dictatorship. That’s not the identity of the system. Voting is a behavior that is impossible under a certain set of beliefs. ...

Introduction: My Story The writer shared the exprience when he was in high school. He was hit by a baseball bat. THE FUNDAMENTALS Why Tiny Changes Make a Big Difference The Surprising Power of Atomic Habits You can start as a small win. Habits are the compound interest. Your habits can compound for you or against you. Positive Compounding: Productivity compounds; knowledge compounds; relationship compounds. Nagative compounding: Stress compounds; negative thoughts compound; outrage compounds. ...