Book Summaries

Dec
04
Summary of Atomic Habits: The Downside of Creating Good Habits

Summary of Atomic Habits: The Downside of Creating Good Habits

Text Version * Automation (habits) makes us less aware of the things we're automating * Review your habits from time
1 min read
Nov
27
Summary of Atomic Habits: The Goldilocks Rule

Summary of Atomic Habits: The Goldilocks Rule

Text Version * Steve Martin * Built up his comedy routine over many years * Increased the length of his show slowly * Added
1 min read
Nov
20
Summary of Atomic Habits: The Truth About Talent

Summary of Atomic Habits: The Truth About Talent

Text Version * Hicham El Guerrouj * Olympic Gold Medalist Long Distance Runner * Short upper body and arms * Less weight = faster running
1 min read
Nov
15
Summary of Atomic Habits: How an Accountability Partner Can Change Everything

Summary of Atomic Habits: How an Accountability Partner Can Change Everything

Text Version * Pain is an effective teacher * Overcome bad habits: * Shorten the gap between actions and consequences * Habit Contract * Promise
1 min read
Nov
06
Summary of Atomic Habits: How to Stick with Good Habits Every Day

Summary of Atomic Habits: How to Stick with Good Habits Every Day

Text Version * Habit Trackers: * Visual cue to remind you to act (Obvious) * Motivating to see your progress (Attractive) * Don'
1 min read
Oct
30
Summary of Atomic Habits: The Cardinal Rule of Behavior Change

Summary of Atomic Habits: The Cardinal Rule of Behavior Change

Text Version * "What is immediately rewarded is repeated. What is immediately punished is avoided." * The Cardinal Rule of
1 min read
Oct
23
Summary of Atomic Habits: How to Make Good Habits Inevitable and Bad Habits Impossible

Summary of Atomic Habits: How to Make Good Habits Inevitable and Bad Habits Impossible

Text Version * Bad habits * "Make it difficult" * Commitment Device * A choice you make now to make it easier
1 min read
Oct
16
Summary of Atomic Habits: How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the Two-Minute Rule

Summary of Atomic Habits: How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the Two-Minute Rule

Text Version * Habits are like a freeway on ramp: once you've made the decision to get on it&
1 min read
Oct
09
Summary of Atomic Habits: The Law of Least Effort

Summary of Atomic Habits: The Law of Least Effort

Text Version * By default we tend to choose the option that requires the least amount of effort * People will go
1 min read
Oct
02
Summary of Atomic Habits: Walk Slowly, but Never Backward

Summary of Atomic Habits: Walk Slowly, but Never Backward

Text Version * In Motion * Gives the impression of making progress * Procrastination = Fear of Failure * Taking Action * Getting in the reps
1 min read