Atomic Habits: Key Principles

The 1% Rule

Small changes can make a remarkable difference. If you can get 1 percent better each day for one year, you'll end up thirty-seven times better by the end.

The 2-Minute Rule

When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do. This makes it easier to start and build momentum.

Habit Stacking

Instead of relying on motivation, build new habits by stacking them on top of existing ones. Use the formula: "After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT]."

Environment Design

Your environment shapes your behavior. Make good habits obvious and bad habits invisible by redesigning your space.

The Plateau of Latent Potential

Breakthrough moments are often the result of many previous actions, which build up the potential required to unleash a major change.