Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results!


Chapter 3 Summary


  • A habit is a behavior that has been repeated enough times to become automatic.

  • The ultimate purpose of habits is to solve the problems of life with as little energy and effort as possible.

  • Any habit can be broken down into a feedback loop that involves four steps: cue, craving, response, and reward.

  • The Four Laws of Behavior Change are a simple set of rules we can use to build better habits. They are (1) make it obvious, (2) make it attractive, (3) make it easy, and (4) make it satisfying.