🗺️ Mental Models
The Surprising Power of Atomic Habits
2 mental models in this chapter
Habit Formation System
flowchartVisualizes the relationship between goals, systems, habits, and long-term progress, highlighting the importance of systems over goals and the compound effect of habits.
Diagram Code
graph TD
A[Goals (Desired Results)] --> B{Systems (Processes)};
B -- Focus --> C[Daily Actions/Habits];
C -- Compound Effect --> D{Plateau of Latent Potential};
D -- Persistence --> E[Breakthrough/Success];
E --> F[Long-Term Progress];
B --> G{Environment and Influences};
G --> CCompounding Effects of Habits
tableCompares and contrasts the positive and negative compounding effects across different life categories (productivity, knowledge, relationships, health, thoughts, and finances) to demonstrate the impact of good and bad habits.
Diagram Code
| Category | Positive Compounding | Negative Compounding | |----------|------------------------|------------------------| | Productivity | Accomplishing extra tasks | Stagnation, inefficiency | | Knowledge | Lifelong learning, deeper understanding | Ignorance, outdated skills | | Relationships | Strong network, mutual support | Isolation, conflict | | Health | Improved fitness, well-being | Chronic stress, health issues | | Thoughts | Positive self-image, optimism | Negative self-talk, pessimism | | Finances | Savings, investments, financial freedom | Debt, overspending, financial instability |