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An Interview with James Clear: How to Start and Build Better Habits

December 30, 2019
by Shawn Blanc

James Clear is the author of the bestselling book, Atomic Habits.

With the New Year at our door, I asked James to share his advice about how to start and build better habits.

Here’s what you’ll hear about during in the interview conversation:

  1. Mindset: How long does it truly take to build a habit, and how is that mindset at odds with what most people do for their New Year’s resolutions?

  2. Simplicity: How do you keep from burning yourself out? How many new habits and routines should you incorporate as part of a New Year’s resolutions?

  3. Purpose: Why do habits even matter? Why should you pay attention to your habits and routines? Can building better habits make you a better person?

See also: The Best Habit Tracking App for your iPhone