Book Review: Atomic Habits
I recently finished a good book, Atomic Habits , by James Clear. It is clear by now that my book reviews have also been doubling as book summaries for future reference. This is a delightful read as the author uses his personal experience to illustrate his theories. The arguments are logical and generally well explained. Here are some key points to note: What is a habit? It is a solution to a recurring problem in life. A habit helps us solve problems with as little energy as possible. Habits consist of four parts: cue, craving, response and rewards. To create a good habit, make the cue obvious, the craving attractive, the response easy and the reward satisfying. To lose a bad habit, simply do the reverse Never underestimate the compounding effects of habit : Habits are usually small changes in our behavior that may not bring immediate benefits when deployed. However, just like compound interest for your money, when ap...