I’ve read James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, a few times now. It’s one of those texts that I never dared make extensive notes on because there are too many valuable ideas — it would take ages to get done. Well, I’ve recently rebuilt my PKM (Personal Knowledge Management) System, and in doing so, realized it was time. I needed to get the wisdom of this book into a useful set of notes that our community could reference.
So, if you’ve read the book (or you’ve been thinking about it), I hope my notes help in your study. You’ll find 14 of the best quotes along with over 50 important passages analyzed. You’ll learn about systems over goals, The Goldilocks Rule, long-term potentiation, and a ton of other ideas. Most important, you’ll walk away with a clear idea of how to start and support good habits.
Read the book notes here: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Until tomorrow, read slowly – take notes – apply the ideas.
-Eddy
✅ That was a solid roundup — clear, not preachy. The “identity-based habits” angle always gets me thinking. When I found out through Archetype6 that I’m a Seeker, it finally made sense why I kept jumping between routines and burning out. It wasn’t lack of discipline, just lack of fit.
Three takeaways I’ve built on since:
1. I rotate habits on purpose to avoid boredom but stay grounded.
2. I tie routines to mood triggers instead of rigid schedules.
3. Other Seekers’ examples helped me embrace sideways growth.
Is there a low-effort way to track rotating habits that doesn’t become a second job?