James Clear
James Clear writes at JamesClear.com, where he shares ideas about using behavior science to improve your performance ...
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How To Change Your Beliefs And Stick To Your Goals For Good
Most people start by focusing on performance and appearance-based goals like “I want to lose 20 pounds” or “I want to write a best-selling book.”
Stop Wasting Time On The Details And Commit To The Fundamentals
I was in the gym one day, training like usual, when my coach made an important observation. It didn’t take me long to see how this discovery applied to other areas of my life as well. Here’s what happened.
Leadership At Scale (Why I Write)
Every Monday and Thursday for the past 16 months, I sat down in my chair, put my hands on the keyboard, and wrote a new article. Post after post. Week after week. Over 130 articles and counting.
Masters Of Habit: Rituals, Lessons, And Quotes From Marcus Aurelius
Today, Aurelius is perhaps best known for his collection of essays called Meditations.
How Long Does It Actually Take To Form A New Habit? (Backed By Science)
Maxwell Maltz was a plastic surgeon in the 1950s when he began noticing a strange pattern among his patients. When Dr.
The Myth of Creative Inspiration: Great Artists Don’t Wait for Motivation (They Do This Instead)
Franz Kafka is considered one of the most creative and influential writers of the 20th century, but he actually spent most of his time working as a lawyer for the Workers Accident Insurance Institute.
The Power Of Imperfect Starts: How Good Do You Really Need to Be to Get Started?
When you have a goal — whether it’s starting a business or eating healthier or traveling the world — it’s easy to look at someone who is already doing it and then try to reverse engineer their strategy.
Strategies I’m Using to Stay Fit While Traveling
I believe that we are meant to live physical lives, which is why I love training, weightlifting, and athletic competition.
Treat Failure Like A Scientist
I recently had a wonderful conversation with my friend, Beck Tench. During our chat, Beck told me about an interesting shift in thinking that occurred while she worked at a science museum.
