“The people with the best self-control are typically the ones who need to use it the least. It’s easier to practice self-restraint when you don’t have to use it very often.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“The most effective form of motivation is progress.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“The habits you repeat (or don’t repeat) every day largely determine your health, wealth, and happiness.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“The central idea is to create an environment where doing the right thing is as easy as possible.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“Professionals stick to the schedule; amateurs let life get in the way.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“Many people think they lack motivation when what they really lack is clarity.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“It’s hard to change your habits if you never change the underlying beliefs that led to your past behavior.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“It is so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“In the long run, the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“Genes do not determine your destiny. They determine your areas of opportunity.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“Environment is the invisible hand that shapes human behavior.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously edit your beliefs, and to upgrade and expand your identity.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“As a general rule, the more immediate pleasure you get from an action, the more strongly you should question whether it aligns with your long-term goals.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“What's the one action that moves the needle more than 100 other actions? What's the one choice that renders 1000 other choices irrelevant?”

- James Clear

“Find the beauty and joy in your daily rituals and you will find beauty and joy in your daily life. To love your habits is to love your days, and to love your days is to love your life."

- James Clear

"When you choose your friends today, you are choosing your habits tomorrow."

- James Clear

"A consistent morning routine is the key to unlocking your full potential."

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

"It's hard to build momentum if you're dividing your attention."

- James Clear

"Live the Pareto Principle lifestyle:

Relationships. Who are the few people that have the most positive impact on my life? Spend more time with them.

Priorities. What are the few actions that have the most positive impact on my day? Prioritize them.

Learning. What are the few information sources I learn the most from? Focus on them.

Stress. What are the few sources that cause most of the stress and friction in my life? Eliminate them."

- James Clear

"The myth is that there isn't enough time. There is plenty of time. There isn't enough focus with the time you have. You win by directing your attention toward better things."

- James Clear