James Clear
12 habits
Author of Atomic Habits, one of the best-selling nonfiction books of the century, and the 3-2-1 newsletter. His own routine is the book in practice: identity-based habits, environment design, morning deep-work writing, daily exercise, and small consistent wins tracked over time.
MorningMorning deep-work writing
Writes during the morning when focus is highest, before other demands.
Daily exercise
Trains most days, treating movement as a keystone habit.
Phone-free first hour
Keeps the phone away in the first hour to start the day intentionally.
Make the bed
Starts with a small, reliable win by making the bed each morning.
DaytimeHabit tracking
Tracks key habits to keep the chain going and stay accountable.
Two-minute rule starts
Begins hard tasks with a tiny two-minute version to beat inertia.
Midday walk
Takes a walk to think and break up focused work.
EveningReading habit
Reads consistently each day to gather ideas and refill the well.
Also in this routine
- 馃敀 Environment design
- 馃敀 Evening reflection
- 馃敀 Consistent sleep and wake times
- 馃敀 Weekly habit review
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