Better Than 'Atomic Habits'

Start Ridiculously Small — And Watch Your Habits Grow

I'm 100% sure you've tried forming a habit at some point and failed. It’s natural, but… do you know why you failed? Was it a lack of willpower or because you lost motivation?

Here’s the reason why. If you want to build a habit, the key isn’t to start with a change so small it’s impossible to fail. Wait, wait. Are you referring to the book Atomic Habits? No. I’m talking about the ‘better-than-nothing’ principle.

In other words, instead of big changes, start with ridiculously small actions. For example, if you want to read more, start with just one page a day. If you want to meditate, do it for one minute. These minimal actions are easy to repeat and give you the motivation and momentum to keep going.

And you might ask: How am I going to achieve true transformation if I start by thinking small? Because small daily actions build confidence and motivation for bigger changes.

Here’s how to build a lasting habit:

• Make the habit so small that you can’t fail.

• Prioritize daily repetition over effort.

• Don’t increase the time or difficulty until the minimal action becomes automatic.

Habits aren’t built with big, sporadic efforts but with small, consistent actions.