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Excellent summary of the science and techniques for improving motivation and achieving long term goals.
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I've been interested in reading this because I needed tips on how to build good habits. The book definitely succeeds at that. I would listen to the audiobook and found myself being very motivated more than once on my way to work. I found the author to be very likeable, which added to the experience. James Clear says at the beginning of the book:
The fields I draw on—biology, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and more—have been around for many years. What I offer you is a synthesis of the best ideas smart people figured out a long time ago as well as the most compelling discoveries scientists have made recently. My contribution, I hope, is to find the ideas that matter most and connect them in a way that is highly actionable. Anything wise in these pages you should credit to the many experts who preceded me. Anything foolish, assume it is my error.
Throughout the book, he also credits the people that contributed. The author never comes across as sanctimonious or preachy, which is something that I fear when it comes to books like these since that is the quickest way to shut people down while trying to impart your expertise to others no matter how good it is. The book was factual without being monotonous and offered examples of how to implement the tips that are given. Each chapter also has a summary, which is perfect if you want a quick run-down.
There are so many statements that had me thinking, "Why couldn't I come to this conclusion on my own? It's obvious."
• Your identity emerges out of your habits. Every action is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
• Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously edit your beliefs, and upgrade and expand your identity.
• The real reason habits matter is not because they can get you better results (although they can do that), but because they can change your beliefs about yourself.
I'll be reading this book again since I also bought a physical copy and taking notes.
The fields I draw on—biology, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and more—have been around for many years. What I offer you is a synthesis of the best ideas smart people figured out a long time ago as well as the most compelling discoveries scientists have made recently. My contribution, I hope, is to find the ideas that matter most and connect them in a way that is highly actionable. Anything wise in these pages you should credit to the many experts who preceded me. Anything foolish, assume it is my error.
Throughout the book, he also credits the people that contributed. The author never comes across as sanctimonious or preachy, which is something that I fear when it comes to books like these since that is the quickest way to shut people down while trying to impart your expertise to others no matter how good it is. The book was factual without being monotonous and offered examples of how to implement the tips that are given. Each chapter also has a summary, which is perfect if you want a quick run-down.
There are so many statements that had me thinking, "Why couldn't I come to this conclusion on my own? It's obvious."
• Your identity emerges out of your habits. Every action is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
• Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously edit your beliefs, and upgrade and expand your identity.
• The real reason habits matter is not because they can get you better results (although they can do that), but because they can change your beliefs about yourself.
I'll be reading this book again since I also bought a physical copy and taking notes.