James Clear – Atomic Habits, a book review

In a nutshell (320 pages), this book is about breaking or building habits to improve our lives but with the very important difference of being useful. Unlike the majority of self-help books that range between being completely void of actionable advice or containing one small bit of useful advice per 175 pages, this book is consistently interesting, useful and above all actionable.

What I got out of it

Most people who would read a popular self-help book are not looking to battle major demons but to get ahead, or get further ahead. Most problems need fine-tuning more than a major overhaul or intervention. This book, however, could probably help all of the above. Clear’s explanation of common hurdles and his manner of breaking down the changes we want to make into small, relatively simple, definitely achievable bite sizes is perfect.

What was difficult

This is the rare book where not only is there nothing to complain about, but when you finish the book, you’ll think to yourself that you want even more.

Recommendation

Whether you feel you’re doing well and want more, or you’re struggling this is an absolute must-read. There is no fluff and no redundant or unnecessary chapters. If you only read one book per year, this must be the one.