Atomic Habits by James Clear: Chapter Six Summary

Chapter Six Summary: “Motivation is Overrated: Environment Often Matters More

• Small changes in context can lead to large changes in behavior over time.
• Every habit is initiated by a cue. We are more likely to notice cues that stand out.
• Make cues of good habits obvious in your environment.
• Gradually, your habits become associated not with a single trigger, but with the entire context surrounding the behavior. The context becomes the cue.
• It is easier to build new habits in a new environment because you are not fighting against old cues.