Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-298) and index.

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.