A Life of Greatness James Clear: Atomic Habits. Mastering the Art of Building Good Practices
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Feb 5, 2024 
James Clear, personal development, habits, and performance thought leader, discusses designing habits, small actions' impact, breaking free from negative patterns, and establishing lasting habits through consistency. Overcoming challenges and building small habits, overcoming phone addiction, and learning from role models in writing and publishing are also explored. The four laws of behavior change and the connection between habits and identity are discussed. Favorite prayers, mantras, and beliefs for a life of greatness are explored.
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Recovery Fueled By Tiny Habits
- James Clear recounts a severe baseball injury at age 16 that required long rehabilitation and reshaped his habits.
- He rebuilt his life by focusing on tiny, consistent actions like short gym sessions and studying to gain momentum.
Trajectory Beats Position
- Small shifts compound dramatically over long timeframes and change your destination like a plane's slight course change.
- Focus on trajectory (1% better) rather than current position for lasting progress.
Add Friction To Curb Phone Use
- Reduce phone distractions by adding friction: delete social apps and remove email from your phone.
- Leave your phone in another room during focused work to dramatically cut habitual checking.