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Atomic Habits

James Clear

25 people recommended it in 11 threads, 2018–2026.

1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

What people on Hacker News said

vibrio
I’ve not read Atomic habits, but keep hearing it recommended. If it is appropriate for me to ask, how do you distinguish the motivation derived from the book and that from 3 days in hospital with extremely high blood pressure?

on HN, 2022

yashg
The book alone wouldn't have made me motivated to workout. The catalyst was obviously the health scare, but what the book did was to help me get regular and build upon my habit. The book essentially tells you that a small step is all that is required and not to give up in case you miss one or two days.

on HN, 2022

yashg
Atomic habits. Last year I had just came back from 3 days in Hospital for extremely high blood pressure. I took up walking as a daily workout and listened to Atomic Habits audiobook. It provided me enough motivation to continue and build a new habit which has not become a part of my daily routine.

on HN, 2022

tyroh
Atomic Habits by James Clear: Read a lot about habits before but this really kickstarted my focus on living healthy and staying consistent.

on HN, 2022

TomaszKlosinski
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear - best book on the psychology and practice of habit formation.

on HN, 2018

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