KG_SMMA 's Key Ideas from Atomic Habits
by James Clear

Small changes may seem insignificant, but over time, they create exponential growth.

Cue (trigger), craving (desire), response (action), and reward (satisfaction). Master these for habit control.

Design habits that naturally fit into your life.

Pair a new habit with an established one, e.g., “After I brush my teeth, I will meditate for one minute.”

Focus on who you want to become, not just what you want to achieve, e.g., “I’m a healthy person” vs. “I want to lose weight.”

Start small and make new habits so simple they’re easy to begin, e.g., “I’ll read one page of a book.”

Place cues for good habits where you see them, and remove triggers for bad habits.

Use a habit tracker to measure consistency, reinforcing the cycle of improvement.

Reverse the process—make them invisible, unattractive, hard, and unsatisfying.

Don’t let one slip ruin your progress. Aim for long-term consistency.

Every small achievement reinforces the habit, making it enjoyable to repeat.

Rely on routines, not fleeting motivation.

The hardest part is beginning. Focus on starting, and success will follow.