James is also the creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter, which is one of the most popular email newsletters in the world and has more than 2 million subscribers. On average, Atomic Habits has sold one copy every 15 seconds since it was published. The book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which covers easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. It was released yesterday, October 16, and will be Clear’s first traditionally published book.Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with James Clear ( a writer and speaker focused on habits and continuous improvement. The whole book is organized around the idea of getting one percent better each day,” said Clear.
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“I believe it is the most comprehensive and practical guide on how to build good habits and break bad ones. Those interested in Clear’s work can check out his website and his new book titled Atomic Habits.
Some students got to hear Clear share his story and advice at the first ever ReMix event held earlier this year by the Red Frame Lab, in which alumni came to discuss their career paths in entrepreneurship and business. It’s going to be a difficult path and a lot of work no matter when you do it or what type of business you build.” I had it easy compared to many of my friends. The crazy thing is: I don’t think my story is unique or even very incredible. It wasn’t until I launched in November of 2012 that things actually began to stabilize and then take off a bit. I took on a variety of side gigs during the first year, mostly building websites for small businesses, just to make a little money every now and then. It took me at least 18 months to make enough to pay my bills, and I lived at home with my parents for part of that time. I didn’t have any entrepreneurs in my family to talk to. One of them was during the first two years, which were very hard,” said Clear. “I’ve been an entrepreneur for 8 years now and I’ve had two particularly tough periods. With a focus on positivity, he pays extra attention to how work affects him and preaches about better ways to deal with negativity. It was very kind of them,” said Clear.Īs Clear’s career progresses, he works to stay grounded in his work and message. After my segment, I was getting calls and messages from grade school teachers, classmates and many people I hadn’t heard from since I was a child. Despite how much technology and viewing habits have changed in recent years, national television shows still get millions of eyeballs. Last Spring, Clear was featured on several news outlets, including the show CBS This Morning. Writing is still the backbone of my business,” said Clear.Īnd his writing has taken him far. “I am still trying to figure out how to best integrate it with my brand and business. Clear has done travel photography work in over 30 countries, but for now it is just a separate, not business related passion of his. As a result, I have a pretty solid backlog of reading and research material,” said Clear.Īlthough a typical day for Clear’s day structures around working on his projects, he also has a goal of trying to visit at least five new countries per year. “It would have been hard for me a few years ago, but I have had to read a lot in order to write weekly articles for last 5 or 6 years. He includes lists of his favorite books, podcasts and speeches on his website as well. “As long as someone is able to implement the ideas I share to get the results they want, then I feel like I’ve done my part to make the world a slightly better place.”Ĭlear generates ideas by reading, listening to podcasts and watching speeches. “My primary hope is that people find what I write to be useful,” said Clear. Starting with his writing style, Clear tries to write articles that are science-based and highly actionable. I combine ideas from a wide range of disciplines including biology, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and more,” his website reads.īut, what is at the heart of Clear’s passion and process? “My writing is focused on how we can create better habits, make better decisions, and live better lives. After graduating in biomechanics, Clear focused on writing about creating a better lifestyle for all. Perhaps it was his ambitious drive, evident in his individualized major and commitment to his team that gave him the tools for an entrepreneurial career.
Outside of class, Clear spent time at the baseball field and played on the team all four years. His major, biomechanics, was individually designed. How does a biomechanics major become a best selling author? For Denison alum James Clear, his journey starts with discovering his personal passion and motivation.Ĭlear was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio before graduating from Denison in 2008.
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