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Title: Atomic Habits Authors: James Clear Category:books Number of Highlights: 7 Date: 2026-01-05 Last Highlighted: 2022-01-25
Highlights
There is internal pressure to maintain your self-image and behave in a way that is consistent with your beliefs. You find whatever way you can to avoid contradicting yourself. (505)
If nothing changes, nothing is going to change. (554)
All behavior is driven by the desire to solve a problem. Sometimes the problem is that you notice something good and you want to obtain it. Sometimes the problem is that you are experiencing pain and you want to relieve it. Either way, the purpose of every habit is to solve the problems you face. (712)
You have to standardize before you can optimize. (2082)
Phase 1: Start eating vegetables at each meal. (2120)
I want to have a happy marriage > I need to be a good partner > I should do something each day to make my partnerâs life easier > I should meal plan for next week. (2133)
Standardize before you optimize. You canât improve a habit that doesnât exist. (2143)