James Clear

"Repetition unlocks value. The value of your first workout increases the more you exercise. The value of your first article increases the more you write. The value of your first conversation increases the longer you stay in the relationship. Day One continues to compound."

James Clear

"Italy is known for tomatoes. Thailand for chilies. Germany for sauerkraut.

But tomatoes originated in Peru. Thailand imported chilies from Central America. Sauerkraut started in China.

Everything is a remix—and the world is better for it. Share what you know. Learn from others."

James Clear

"Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter. Agility is the elimination of physical clutter. Tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter."

James Clear

"School requires you to learn about things after the answer has already been decided.

Life requires you to learn about things while the answer is in the process of being decided."

James Clear

"For a few weeks, I started each morning by writing “What do I actually want?” at the top of a blank page. ​

It’s surprising how useful it is to keep asking the same question. Each time, my answer became more precise. ​

Once I knew what I wanted, I turned it into action steps."

James Clear

"You can attract luck simply by sharing your work publicly."

James Clear

"You can either be a genius or you can be patient."

James clear

"Being underestimated is a gift. You don’t have to find motivation."

James clear

"It’s usually more important to be in the right room than to be the smartest person in the room.

A person with great judgement and average intelligence will usually beat someone with great intelligence and average judgment.

Judgment is knowing what room to be in.""

James clear

"Instead of working toward retirement, work toward your ideal lifestyle. There is usually a path to get there in a few years instead of a few decades."

James Clear