James Clear

American self-help author, born in 1986

3 quotes in the MindQuotes library.

About

James Clear is an American author known for his book 'Atomic Habits' (2018), a New York Times bestseller that has sold over 20 million copies and been translated into more than 60 languages. A graduate in biomechanics from Denison University in 2008, he was captain of the baseball team and was named to the ESPN Academic All-America team. Clear is also the creator of the '3-2-1' weekly newsletter, followed by over 3 million subscribers, and his website attracts more than 10 million visitors per year. He has spoken at companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Disney. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Major works

  • Atomic Habits (2018)self-help book

Key milestones

  • 2008Graduated in biomechanics from Denison University, named to the ESPN Academic All-America team.
  • 2018Publication of 'Atomic Habits', which becomes a New York Times bestseller.
  • 2024Elected to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame.

Themes

HabitsContinuous improvementProductivityDisciplineBehavior change

Sources: jamesclear.com · penguin.co.in

Reading guide

Which book should you read to discover James Clear?

James Clear is the most direct author in this selection: one book is enough to move from quotes to concrete methods.

Our starting point

Turning an intention into observable habits

Atomic Habits

A structured, actionable read about the small systems that make progress more likely.

Level
Accessible
Reading time
6–8 hours
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