James Clear
James Clear is one of today's most sought after writers on habits, psychology and productivity. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits, and his articles on habits, health and human behavior have been published in Time, the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Medium and other publications around the world. His ideas are being embraced by leaders in business, education, sports and entertainment.
James grew up in a small town in Ohio and studied Economics at Georgetown University. After dropping out of a PhD program at Ohio State University, he started a software company. He then began writing about habits and productivity and quickly became one of the most read authors in the personal development space. His work is built upon the science of behavior change and helped countless people to improve their lives.
In 2005, James released his first book, The Power of Habits. His book made a powerful case for why habits are the foundation of success and how to create better habit systems for ourselves. In Atomic Habits, James refines his habit formation ideas and outlines a straightforward and effective system to break bad habits and form good ones. He encourages readers to focus on small and incremental habit changes that will cumulatively add up to remarkable results over time.
At the core of James' philosophy for personal growth and development lies the concept of compound growth: small improvements, shaped by consistency and repetition, build upon each other over time in a snowball effect. He stresses the importance of examining our daily habits and working to make them better. He also
emphasizes that we should aim to make habits enjoyable, persistence must be rewarded, and inspiration must come from within.
James' work has resonated with people across different industries and backgrounds. He has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and on the TED stage. His mission is to help people become the best version of themselves and he has quickly become one of the leading authorities on personal development and behavior change.
James has established himself as an important voice in the personal development arena and he shows no signs of slowing down. Through Atomic Habits and his continued work in this field, James Clear has helped countless people reshape their habits and improve their lives.