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 start 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.