Ready to make habits that stick in 2026? Atomic Habits author JAMES CLEAR reveals the science behind building lasting habits, breaking bad ones, and how 1% improvements transform your entire life! James Clear is a #1 international bestselling author and habit formation expert, best known for his book "Atomic Habits", which sold over 25 million copies worldwide. He writes the '3-2-1 Newsletter' (read by millions weekly) and recently published 'The Atomic Habits Workbook'. He explains: ◼️The 2-minute trick that makes "impossible" habits feel effortless ◼️The ONE habit that controls the next 10 years of your life ◼️The 1% curve that explains why you quit right before the breakthrough ◼️How every action is a "vote" for your identity, not just progress toward a goal ◼️Why winners and losers share the same goals (and the ONE thing that separates them) 00:00 Intro 02:47 What Atomic Habits Taught Us About Human Behavior 05:01 A Great Way to Stick to Your Habits 07:36 Create the Conditions to Succeed 11:30 The 2-Minute Rule: The Most Important Habit-Building Tip 15:47 Small Steps That Lead to Big Progress 18:05 Don't Waste Time: Hats, Haircuts, and Tattoos Framework 20:46 The Most Impactful Story from the Atomic Habits Community 22:16 The Difference Between a System and a Goal 24:36 How to Create Systems to Achieve What You Want 27:04 Winners and Losers Have the Same Goals 27:59 Can Goals Make You Unhappy? 28:41 Do You Need Dissatisfaction to Stay Driven? 31:13 How Detrimental Is Comparison to Others? 32:10 Which Habit Should You Start With? 35:26 The Most Overlooked Things About Habits 37:31 Big Life Changes 38:15 The 4 Burners Theory: You Can't Do Everything 41:00 Sequencing Your Life: When to Do What 41:47 Does It Really Take 66 Days to Form a Habit? 43:45 Why Habits Get Easier Over Time 46:45 How Habits Reinforce Your Desired Identity 48:51 The Importance of Identity in Habit Formation 50:13 What Is Cognitive Dissonance? 51:02 How Social Bonds Shape Our Self-Perception 52:58 Why Your Environment Matters 55:54 Cutting People Off from Your Life 56:35 Creating a New Context for New Behaviors 01:00:18 Ads 01:01:20 Advice for People Who Feel Stuck in Life 01:03:18 Why Getting 1% Better Every Day Works 01:08:40 The #1 Factor for Opportunities in Business and Life 01:11:23 How to Be Confident 01:13:10 What to Do If You Think the World Is Against You 01:16:00 Scale Down Habits for Psychological Momentum 01:20:45 Why Habit Trackers and Streaks Matter 01:23:35 The Habit Formation Cycle 01:25:34 The 4 Laws of Behavior Change 01:33:09 How to Break a Habit 01:36:11 What If a Bad Habit Feels Good in the Moment? 01:37:39 Use the Habit Scorecard to Shape Your Habits 01:40:23 What Is Habit Stacking? 01:44:49 How to Manage Your Energy Levels 01:47:24 Ads 01:49:15 How To Be Consistent At Aything 01:55:57 You Need This Mentality Shift 02:02:04 Increase Your Self Awareness Follow James: Instagram - X - Atomic Habits - The Atomic Habits Workbook - The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar - 3-2-1 Newsletter - You can purchase James’ book, ‘Atomic Habits’, here: The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ◼️Get email updates - ◼️Follow Steven - Sponsors: Wispr - LinkedIn: Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit 1Password - Find out more at