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Atomic Habits is a self-improvement book by James Clear, published as a #1 New York Times bestseller and described on jamesclear.com as "an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones." It has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, according to the site. If you are looking for a practical, framework-based approach to changing daily behavior — rather than a memoir or academic text — this is what the book is positioned to offer.
What the book covers
The site states the book is "packed with self-improvement strategies" and teaches readers "how to make the small changes that will transform your habits and deliver remarkable results." The core promise is a simple, proven method for both building good habits and breaking bad ones.
Who James Clear is
James Clear is a writer and speaker. Beyond Atomic Habits, he publishes the 3-2-1 newsletter and has had his work featured in outlets including Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and CBS This Morning, per the site.
Related resources on jamesclear.com
The site lists several ways to engage with the material beyond the book itself:
| Resource | What it is |
|---|---|
| Atomic Habits app (Atoms) | The official app based on the book |
| 30 Days to Better Habits | A free email course with 11 lessons over 30 days |
| Atomic Habits MasterClass | Listed among the site's offerings |
| Habit Journal | Listed among the site's offerings |
| 3-2-1 newsletter | Clear's regular newsletter |
About the 30-day email course
According to the site, the course walks you through the first 30 days of a habit step-by-step, includes a 20-page PDF workbook with templates and cheatsheets, and adds examples not found in the book. It is described as usable for any habit — from getting fit to saving for early retirement to daily meditation. The site says you receive one short email every three days for a month and can unsubscribe at any time.
How to decide if it fits you
- Choose it if you want a structured, small-changes approach to habit formation and a widely read, mainstream entry point to the topic.
- Consider the free email course first if you want to sample the framework before committing to the book.
- Look elsewhere if you want clinical, academic, or deeply research-cited treatment — the site positions the book as practical self-improvement, not a scholarly text.
For the most current details on the book, app, and course, check jamesclear.com directly, since offerings and availability can change.