Introduction : My story --
The Fundamentals : Why Tiny Changes Make a Big Difference. The surprising power of atomic habits ; How your habits shape your identity (and vice versa) ; How to build better habits in 4 simple steps --
The 1st Law : Make It Obvious. The man who didn't look right ; The best way to start a new habit ; Motivation is overrated : environment often matters more ; The secret to self-control --
The 2nd Law : Make It Attractive. How to make a habit irresistible ; The role of family and friends in shaping your habits ; How to find and fix the causes of your bad habits --
The 3rd Law : Make It Easy. Walk slowly, but never backward ; The law of least effort ; How to stop procrastinating by using the two-minute rule ; How to make good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible --
The 4th Law : Make It Satisfying. The cardinal rule of behavior change ; How to stick with good habits every day ; How an accountability partner can change everything --
Advanced Tactics : How to Go from Being Merely Good to Being Truly Great. The truth about talent (when genes matter and when they don't) ; The Goldilocks rule : How to stay motivated in life and work ; The downside of creating good habits --
Conclusion : The secret to results that last --
Appendix. What should you read next? ; Little lessons from the four laws ; How to apply these ideas to business ; How to apply these ideas to parenting.
