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.