A mindmap illustrating the relationships centered around copyright, including the author, publisher, reader, content, and legal aspects.

mindmap
  root((Copyright))
    Author
      James Clear
    Publisher
      Penguin Random House LLC
    Reader
      Supports Copyright
    Content
      Protected by Copyright
    Legal
      Copyright Laws

A flowchart describing the flow of copyright protection from author creation to the reader supporting the copyright which in turn allows authors to continue to create content.

graph TD
    A[Author creates work] --> B{Copyright protection};
    B -- Yes --> C[Publisher publishes];
    C --> D[Reader buys authorized edition];
    D --> E{Support Copyright};
    E -- Yes --> F[Encourages creativity, diverse voices, free speech, vibrant culture];
    E -- No --> G[No reproducing, scanning, or distributing];
    F --> H[Authors continue to publish books]

A mindmap representing the core structure of the 'Atomic Habits' book, focusing on the relationships between the fundamental concepts, the four laws of behavior change, and advanced tactics.

mindmap
  root((Atomic Habits))
    The Fundamentals
      Why Tiny Changes Make a Big Difference
        1. The Surprising Power of Atomic Habits
        2. How Your Habits Shape Your Identity (and Vice Versa)
        3. How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps
    1st Law: Make It Obvious
      4. The Man Who Didn’t Look Right
      5. The Best Way to Start a New Habit
      6. Motivation Is Overrated; Environment Often Matters More
      7. The Secret to Self-Control
    2nd Law: Make It Attractive
      8. How to Make a Habit Irresistible
      9. The Role of Family and Friends in Shaping Your Habits
      10. How to Find and Fix the Causes of Your Bad Habits
    3rd Law: Make It Easy
      11. Walk Slowly, but Never Backward
      12. The Law of Least Effort
      13. How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the Two-Minute Rule
      14. How to Make Good Habits Inevitable and Bad Habits Impossible
    4th Law: Make It Satisfying
      15. The Cardinal Rule of Behavior Change
      16. How to Stick with Good Habits Every Day
      17. How an Accountability Partner Can Change Everything
    Advanced Tactics
      How to Go from Being Merely Good to Being Truly Great
        18. The Truth About Talent (When Genes Matter and When They Don’t)
        19. The Goldilocks Rule: How to Stay Motivated in Life and Work
        20. The Downside of Creating Good Habits

Flowchart illustrating the progression from the initial baseball bat injury through the recovery process and eventual success through habit formation.

graph TD
    A[Baseball Bat Incident] --> B(Physical Injuries: Nose, Skull, Eyes)
    B --> C{Loss of Consciousness, Seizures, Hospitalization}
    C --> D[Medically Induced Coma]
    D --> E(Initial Recovery: Smell, Vision Problems)
    E --> F{Physical Therapy, Motor Skills}
    F --> G(Emotional Challenges: Depression, Overwhelm)
    G --> H[Return to Baseball: Setbacks]
    H --> I(College: New Beginning at Denison)
    I --> J{Focus on Small Habits: Sleep, Order, Study}
    J --> K(Improved Confidence and Grades)
    K --> L[Athletic Success: Team Captain, All-Conference]
    L --> M(Academic Success: All-American, President's Medal)
    M --> N(Fulfilling Potential)

Flowchart visualizing how focusing on small habits leads to consistent improvements, increased confidence, and the eventual achievement of one's potential, culminating in sharing knowledge with others.

graph TD
    A[Initial Injury & Setbacks] --> B{Desire for Improvement}
    B --> C(Focus on Small Habits)
    C --> D[Consistent Application of Habits]
    D --> E{Improved Performance (Athletic, Academic, Professional)}
    E --> F(Increased Confidence & Belief)
    F --> G[Achievement of Potential]
    G --> H(Sharing Knowledge: Writing & Teaching)

Visualizes the relationship between goals, systems, habits, and long-term progress, highlighting the importance of systems over goals and the compound effect of habits.

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 --> C

Compares 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.

| 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 |

Flowchart illustrating the feedback loop between desired identity, actions/habits, evidence accumulation, and reinforced identity. This highlights how habits shape identity and vice-versa.

graph LR
    A[Desired Identity] --> B{Actions/Habits}
    B --> C{Evidence Accumulation}
    C --> D[Reinforced Identity]
    D --> B
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

Mindmap breaking down the three levels of behavior change: Outcomes, Processes, and Identity, showing how each level relates to habits and beliefs.

mindmap
  root((Behavior Change))
    Outcomes
      Results (e.g., losing weight)
    Processes
      Habits & Systems (e.g., new routine)
    Identity
      Beliefs (e.g., worldview)

Visualizes the four stages of the habit loop: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward, forming a continuous feedback loop.

graph TD
    A[Cue] --> B(Craving)
    B --> C{Response}
    C --> D((Reward))
    D --> A
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

Presents the Four Laws of Behavior Change for creating good habits and breaking bad habits in a tabular format.

| Law | Good Habit | Bad Habit |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Law (Cue) | Make it Obvious | Make it Invisible |
| 2nd Law (Craving) | Make it Attractive | Make it Unattractive |
| 3rd Law (Response) | Make it Easy | Make it Difficult |
| 4th Law (Reward) | Make it Satisfying | Make it Unsatisfying |

Flowchart illustrating how habits form through repetition and the importance of awareness in changing them.

graph TD
    A[Experience/Repetition] --> B{Brain Notices Relevant Cues}
    B -- Yes --> C[Encode Lessons (Non-conscious)]
    C --> D{Automatic Action}
    D -- Unaware --> E[Potential for Bad Habits]
    D -- Aware (Pointing & Calling, Habits Scorecard) --> F[Conscious Response & Change]

Mindmap visualizing the steps and components of the Habits Scorecard exercise for increasing self-awareness.

mindmap
  root((Habits Scorecard))
    (List Daily Habits)
      (Wake up)
      (Check phone)
      (Brush teeth)
    (Categorize Habits)
      (Good Habit (+))
      (Bad Habit (-))
      (Neutral Habit (=))
    (Goal: Awareness))
      (No Judgement)
      (Observe Actions)

Flowchart representing the process of forming a habit using implementation intentions, focusing on the relationship between identifying a goal, setting a specific time and location, and following through when the situation arises.

graph LR
    A[Identify Goal: Behavior] --> B{Choose Time & Location};
    B -- Yes --> C[Formulate Plan: "I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION]"];
    C --> D{Situation Arises (Time & Location)};
    D -- Yes --> E[Perform Predetermined Behavior];
    E --> F[Habit Formation];
    D -- No --> D

Mindmap showing the components and benefits of habit stacking, emphasizing its relationship to current routines and the creation of obvious cues for new habits.

mindmap
  root((Habit Stacking))
    Central Idea: Pair New Habit with Current Habit
      Formula: After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT]
      Benefits
        Leverages Existing Routines
        Creates Obvious Cues
        Positive 'Diderot Effect'
      Considerations
        Cue Specificity
        Cue Frequency
        Appropriate Time & Place
      Examples
        After coffee, meditate
        After work shoes off, workout clothes on

Flowchart illustrating how environment design, particularly the presence of obvious cues, impacts habit formation and resulting outcomes.

graph LR
    A[Environment Design] --> B{Obvious Cues?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Desired Habit Triggered]
    B -- No --> D[Habit Unlikely]
    C --> E[Consistent Behavior]
    D --> F[Ignore/Forget Habit]
    E --> G[Desired Outcome]
    F --> H[Undesired Outcome]

Mindmap showing the relationship between context (environment) and habit formation. It outlines strategies for using new and existing environments to create or change habits, emphasizing the context's role as a cue.

mindmap
  root((Context & Habit))
    New Environment
      Easier to change habits
      Escape subtle triggers
    Current Environment
      One Space, One Use
      Separate Activity Zones
    Context as Cue
      Associated with entire behavior
      Triggers habit

This flowchart visualizes the cycle of bad habits, highlighting the relationship between environmental cues, cravings, behavior, and subsequent feelings. Breaking the cycle involves reducing exposure to cues.

graph LR
    A[Environmental Cues] --> B{Trigger Bad Habit?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Compulsive Craving]
    C --> D[Bad Habit]
    D --> E[Negative Feelings]
    E --> A
    B -- No --> F[No Habit Triggered]
    F --> G[Maintain Status Quo]

This flowchart illustrates the difference between relying on self-control (short-term) and optimizing the environment (long-term) for breaking bad habits. Optimizing the environment by reducing cues is presented as a more effective long-term strategy.

graph LR
    A[Desire to Change Behavior] --> B{Rely on Self-Control?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Short-Term Resistance]
    C --> D[Potential Willpower Exhaustion]
    D --> E[Relapse to Bad Habit]
    B -- No --> F[Optimize Environment]
    F --> G[Reduce Exposure to Cues]
    G --> H[Long-Term Habit Change]
    H --> I[Increased Self-Control]

Visualizes the dopamine-driven feedback loop in habit formation. The cue triggers anticipation, leading to action, and then a dopamine-releasing reward which reinforces the cue.

graph LR
    A[Cue] --> B(Anticipation/Craving)
    B --> C{Action}
    C --> D[Reward (Dopamine Release)]
    D --> A

Represents the temptation bundling strategy, where a 'need' habit is linked with a 'want' habit to make the former more attractive. Performing the needed habit enables the desired habit and associated reward.

graph LR
    A[Current Habit (Need)] --> B{Action: Perform 'Need' Habit}
    B --> C[Desired Habit (Want)]
    C --> D{Action: Perform 'Want' Habit}
    D --> E[Reward/Enjoyment]
    E --> A

This mindmap illustrates how social groups (Close, Many, and Powerful) influence habit formation through various factors like proximity, social norms, imitation, and the pursuit of status.

mindmap
  root((Habit Formation)) --> Close
  root --> Many
  root --> Powerful

  Close --> Proximity
  Close --> Imitation of Family and Friends
  Close --> Peer Pressure (Positive or Negative)

  Many --> Social Norms
  Many --> Conformity
  Many --> Group Behavior

  Powerful --> Status and Prestige
  Powerful --> Imitation of Successful People
  Powerful --> Approval and Respect

This flowchart demonstrates how culture shapes the attractiveness of habits. Behaviors praised by the culture lead to a desire to fit in, making those habits more attractive and likely to be adopted.

graph LR
    A[Culture] --> B{Behaviors Praised and Approved by Culture}
    B --> C{Desire to Fit In and Belong}
    C --> D[Attractive Habits]
    D --> E[Adoption of Habits]

    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

This diagram illustrates the cycle of habit formation, emphasizing the role of predictions, feelings, and underlying motives in driving behavior.

graph LR
    A[Cue] --> B{Prediction: What will happen next?}
    B --> C{Feeling/Emotion: Is this good or bad?}
    C --> D{Craving: Desire to change internal state}
    D --> E[Response/Habit]
    E --> F{Underlying Motive: Conserve energy, find love, reduce uncertainty, etc.}
    F --> B

This mindmap shows how to make habits more attractive by reframing them to focus on their benefits, shifting one's mindset from obligation to opportunity, and creating a motivation ritual to associate them with positive feelings.

mindmap
  root((Reframing Habits))
    Benefits[Highlight Benefits]
    Mindset[Shift Mindset]
      Mindset --> GetTo["'Have to' to 'Get to'"]
    MotivationRitual[Motivation Ritual]
      MotivationRitual --> Associate[Associate with Enjoyable Activity]
      MotivationRitual --> Cue[Use Cue When Needed]

This flowchart visualizes the difference between being in motion and taking action. Motion involves planning and strategizing but doesn't directly produce results. Action, on the other hand, leads to a tangible outcome.

graph LR
    A[Motion: Planning, Strategizing, Learning] --> B{Produces Result?}
    B -- No --> C[No Outcome]
    B -- Yes --> D[Action: Behavior delivering outcome]
    D --> E[Desired Outcome]

This diagram illustrates the habit formation process, starting with repetition, leading to neural changes and automaticity.

graph LR
    A[Repetition of Action] --> B{Neural Circuit Activation}
    B --> C[Strengthening of Neural Connections (Long-Term Potentiation)]
    C --> D[Increased Automaticity]
    D --> E[Habit Formation]

Illustrates the decision-making process according to the Law of Least Effort. When faced with similar options, individuals tend to choose the one requiring the least amount of work.

graph TD
    A[Start: Decision Point] --> B{Similar Options?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Choose Option with Least Effort]
    B -- No --> D[Evaluate Options]
    D --> C
    C --> E[Action Realized]
    E --> F[Outcome: Most Value for Least Effort]
    F --> G[End]

This diagram visualizes how friction impacts habit formation, differentiating between good and bad habits and illustrating how to increase the likelihood of good habits and decrease the likelihood of bad habits through environment design.

mindmap
  root((Habit Formation))
    Good Habits
      Reduce Friction
        Environment Design
          Prime Environment
          Make it Convenient
      Increase Likelihood
    Bad Habits
      Increase Friction
        Unplug TV
        Hide Phone
      Decrease Likelihood

Flowchart illustrating how decisive moments lead to either productive or unproductive paths, affecting future outcomes.

graph TD
    A[Decisive Moment: Choice Point] --> B{Productive Path?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Healthy/Useful Habit]
    B -- No --> D[Unproductive Path]
    D --> E[Unhealthy/Harmful Habit]
    C --> F[Positive Outcome]
    E --> G[Negative Outcome]
    F --> H((Future Success))
    G --> I((Future Difficulty))

Flowchart illustrating the Two-Minute Rule and Habit Shaping for building new habits.

graph LR
    A[Start New Habit] --> B{Two-Minute Rule: < 2 minutes}
    B -- Yes --> C[Easy to Start]
    C --> D[Consistent Action]
    D --> E{Habit Established?}
    E -- Yes --> F[Habit Shaping: Gradual Increase]
    F --> G[Ultimate Goal Achieved]
    E -- No --> H[Maintain Two-Minute Habit]
    B -- No --> I[Simplify Further]

Flowchart illustrating the habit loop with a focus on the role of immediate satisfaction in reinforcing the behavior.

graph LR
    A[Cue] --> B(Craving)
    B --> C{Response}
    C --> D{Reward: Immediate Satisfaction}
    D --> A
    C --> E{Reward: Delayed Gratification}
    style D fill:#ccffcc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

Table comparing immediate-return and delayed-return environments and their impact on behavior and rewards.

| Category | Immediate-Return Environment | Delayed-Return Environment |
|---|---|---|
| **Time Horizon** | Present, very near future | Future, often distant |
| **Payoff** | Instant and clear outcomes | Payoff delayed, requires sustained effort |
| **Brain Preference** | Quick payoffs, instant gratification | Long-term benefits, delayed gratification |
| **Example** | Animal hunting for food | Saving for retirement |
| **Behavior** | Responding to threats, securing immediate needs | Planning for long-term goals, developing good habits |

Flowchart illustrating the continuous loop of habit tracking, emphasizing the feedback and adjustment mechanisms.

graph LR
    A[Start with Habit Tracker] --> B{Perform Habit?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Record Habit on Tracker]
    C --> D{Satisfying?}
    D -- Yes --> E[Motivation Increase]
    E --> B
    B -- No --> F[Identify Obstacles]
    F --> G[Adjust Strategy or Environment]
    G --> B
    D -- No --> H[Re-evaluate Reward/Motivation]
H --> B

Mindmap outlining the core benefits of habit tracking, making behaviors more obvious, attractive, and satisfying.

mindmap
  root((Habit Tracking))

  Obvious
    Recording last action
    Visual cues (streak)
    Honesty (real behavior)

  Attractive
    Motivation from progress
    Visual proof of hard work
    Avoid breaking streak

  Satisfying
    Reward
    Focused on process
    Intrinsic gratification

This flowchart illustrates the process of using a habit contract to change behavior, highlighting the roles of defining the habit, finding an accountability partner, and applying punishment for failing to meet the habit.

graph TD
    A[Desire to Change Behavior] --> B{Create Habit Contract}
    B -- Yes --> C[Define Habit and Punishment]
    C --> D[Find Accountability Partner(s)]
    D --> E[Sign Contract]
    E --> F{Behavior Performed?}
    F -- Yes --> G[No Punishment]
    F -- No --> H[Apply Punishment]
    H --> I[Behavior Modified?]
    I -- Yes --> J[Goal Achieved]
    I -- No --> K[Revise Contract/Punishment]
    K --> C

This mindmap visualizes the concept of an accountability partner, including the benefits, methods of implementation (such as contracts and automated systems), and real-world examples from the chapter.

mindmap
  root((Accountability Partner))
    Benefits
      Immediate Cost of Inaction
      Social Cost of Failure
      Increased Motivation
      Reduced Procrastination
    Methods
      Verbal Agreement
      Written Contract
        Specific Habit
        Defined Punishment
      Automated Systems (e.g., tweets)
    Examples
      Bryan Harris (Weight Loss)
      Margaret Cho (Joke/Song a Day)
      Thomas Frank (Waking Up Early)

This flowchart illustrates how genes influence habits based on environment and opportunities. Alignment of ambition and ability leads to success and motivation, which in turn leads to hard work and fulfilling potential. Exploration and creating a new game are feedback loops to find optimal alignment.

graph TD
    A[Genes (Natural Abilities)] --> B{Environment/Opportunity}
    B -- Favorable --> C[Advantage: Easier Habits, Satisfaction]
    B -- Unfavorable --> D[Disadvantage: Difficult Habits, Frustration]
    C --> E{Aligned Ambition & Ability}
    D --> E
    E -- Yes --> F[Success & Motivation]
    E -- No --> G[Trial & Error, Explore/Exploit]
    G --> H{Find Right Game/Create New Game}
    H --> F
    F --> I[Hard Work & Right Strategy]
    I --> J[Fulfilling Potential]

This flowchart visualizes the explore/exploit trade-off strategy. Depending on if you're winning or losing, you either exploit your current best solutions or explore new possibilities. The time available influences the balance between exploration and exploitation.

graph LR
    A[Start: New Activity] --> B{Exploration Phase}
    B -- Try Many Possibilities --> C{Evaluate Results}
    C -- Winning? (80-90%) --> D{Exploit: Focus on Best Solution}
    C -- Losing? (10-20%) --> B
    D --> E[Long-Term Results]
    B --> F{Time Available?}
    F -- Lot of Time --> B
    F -- Limited Time --> D

A flowchart illustrating the Goldilocks Rule: how challenge level affects motivation, leading to a flow state and continuous improvement.

graph TD
    A[Challenge Level] -->|Too Easy| B(Boredom, Lack of Motivation)
    A -->|Too Hard| C(Anxiety, Loss of Motivation)
    A -->|Just Right (Goldilocks Zone)| D{Peak Motivation, Flow State}
    D --> E[Continued Improvement]
    E --> F{Increased Ability}
    F --> G[Seek New, Slightly Harder Challenges]
    G --> A

A flowchart illustrating the relationship between habit formation, boredom, seeking novelty, and the importance of consistency in achieving mastery by embracing boredom.

graph LR
    A[Habit Formation] --> B{Routine & Predictability}
    B --> C{Decreased Interest, Boredom}
    C --> D{Seek Novelty, Variable Rewards}
    D --> E[Potential Derailment of Progress]
    E --> F{Fall in Love with Boredom, Professional Approach}
    F --> G[Consistency & Continued Progress]
    G --> H[Mastery]

This flowchart illustrates the cycle of habits leading to mastery, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of habits, the need for deliberate practice, and the importance of reflection and review for continuous improvement.

graph LR
    A[Habits: Automaticity] --> B{Benefits: Speed, Efficiency}
    B --> C{Drawbacks: Complacency, Reduced Feedback Sensitivity}
    C --> D[Need for Deliberate Practice]
    D --> E[Reflection & Review]
    E --> F{Adjustments & Improvements}
    F --> G[Mastery]
    G --> A

This flowchart visualizes how forming an identity is reinforced by habits. Over time, this can lead to inflexibility and resistance to change, which can be overcome by keeping the identity small and flexible to adapt to evolving situations and ensure continued growth.

graph LR
    A[Forming Identity] --> B{Habits Reinforce Identity}
    B --> C{Potential Rigidity & Resistance to Change}
    C --> D[Keep Identity Small & Flexible]
    D --> E[Adapt to Changing Circumstances]
    E --> F[Continued Growth]
    F --> A

This diagram illustrates the continuous improvement cycle of habits, rotating through the Four Laws of Behavior Change.

graph LR
    A[Identify Area for Improvement] --> B(Make it Obvious)
    B --> C(Make it Attractive)
    C --> D(Make it Easy)
    D --> E(Make it Satisfying)
    E --> F{Achieved Improvement?}
    F -- Yes --> G(Maintain & Repeat Cycle)
    F -- No --> A
    G --> A

This table visually represents the desired states of good and bad habits, contrasting them across the four laws.

| Good Habits | Bad Habits |
|---|---|
| Obvious | Invisible |
| Attractive | Unattractive |
| Easy | Hard |
| Satisfying | Unsatisfying |

Description: Compares and contrasts the desired states for good habits (left side of the spectrum) and bad habits (right side).

Flowchart illustrating the reading recommendations based on enjoyment of 'Atomic Habits'.

graph TD
    A[Read Atomic Habits] --> B{Enjoyed?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Read James Clear's Newsletter]
    C --> D[Newest Articles]
    C --> E[Newest Books & Projects]
    C --> F[Reading List of Favorite Books]
    B -- No --> G[Explore other authors/topics]

A mindmap representing the different types of content offered by James Clear.

mindmap
  root((James Clear))
    Books
      Atomic Habits
      Other Books
    Newsletter
      Newest Articles
      Books & Projects Updates
      Reading List

This diagram visualizes the relationship between the four laws (Cue, Craving, Response, Reward) and their influence on emotional states like peace, contentment, satisfaction, and dissatisfaction. It shows how desire drives action and how expectation influences satisfaction.

graph LR
    A[Cue] --> B(Craving)
    B --> C{Desire to Change State?}
    C -- Yes --> D[Response]
    C -- No --> E[Peace/Contentment]
    D --> F[Reward]
    F --> G{Expectation Met?}
    G -- Yes --> H[Satisfaction]
    G -- No --> I[Dissatisfaction]
    H --> A
    I --> A
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style H fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

This diagram illustrates the relationship between desire, action, and pleasure. It shows how desire initiates behavior, while pleasure sustains it. The diagram also shows that if the action is not pleasurable, a new desire may arise or the individual may find acceptance.

graph LR
    A[Desire] --> B{Action}
    B --> C[Pleasure/Satisfaction]
    C --> D{Repeat Behavior?}
    D -- Yes --> A
    D -- No --> E[New Desire or Acceptance]
    E --> A

Visualizes the core habit loop: Cue triggers Craving, leading to Response, which results in Reward, reinforcing the loop.

graph LR
    A[Cue] --> B(Craving)
    B --> C{Response}
    C --> D([Reward])
    D --> A
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

Presents the three layers of behavior change: Outcomes, Process, and Identity, illustrating their hierarchical relationship.

mindmap
  root((Behavior Change))
    Central
      Outcomes
      Process
      Identity

Flowchart showing the book's structure, progressing from fundamentals to advanced tactics and conclusion, with the Four Laws in between.

graph TD
    A[Atomic Habits] --> B(Fundamentals)
    B --> C{Make It Obvious}
    C --> D{Make It Attractive}
    D --> E{Make It Easy}
    E --> F{Make It Satisfying}
    F --> G(Advanced Tactics)
    G --> H(Conclusion)
    H --> I(Appendix)

Mindmap visualizing the core components of habit formation according to the book, including fundamentals, the four laws, and advanced tactics.

mindmap
  root((Habit Formation))
    Fundamentals
      Atomic Habits
      Identity
      4 Simple Steps
    Four Laws
      Make It Obvious
      Make It Attractive
      Make It Easy
      Make It Satisfying
    Advanced Tactics
      Talent
      Goldilocks Rule
      Downside of Habits

Mindmap showing the relationship between unconscious, nonconscious, and subconscious, highlighting nonconscious as the preferred term.

mindmap
  root((Terms Describing Absence of Awareness))
    Unconscious
      description[Interchangeable with nonconscious and subconscious]
    Nonconscious
      description[Preferred term; encompasses inaccessible processes and inattention]
    Subconscious
      description[Interchangeable with nonconscious and unconscious]

This flowchart visualizes the sequence of events during the Shinkansen incident, emphasizing the role of Pointing-and-Calling in averting a potential disaster.

graph TD
    A[Son steps onto Shinkansen as doors close] --> B{Mother's arm stuck in door};
    B -- Train about to depart --> C[Employee performs Pointing-and-Calling];
    C -- Notices Woman --> D{Train Stopped};
    D --> E[Door opens, Woman reunites with son];
    E --> F[Train departs safely]

This mindmap illustrates the relationships between the key components involved in the safety incident: the people affected, the system involved, and the safety mechanism that prevented harm.

mindmap
  root((Safety Incident))
    Child 1((Person affected))
      Child 1.1(Mother)
      Child 1.2(Son)
    Child 2((System))
      Child 2.1(Shinkansen Train)
      Child 2.2(Train Doors)
    Child 3((Safety Mechanism))
      Child 3.1(Employee)
      Child 3.2(Pointing-and-Calling)

This flowchart visualizes how dopamine, within the broader context of brain regions and neurochemicals, influences desire, craving, and motivation, which are key components of habit formation.

graph LR
    A[Habit Formation] --> B(Multiple Brain Regions & Neurochemicals)
    B --> C{Dopamine Circuit}
    C -- influences --> D[Desire]
    C -- influences --> E[Craving]
    C -- influences --> F[Motivation]
    D --> A
    E --> A
    F --> A
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

This mindmap illustrates the role of the dopamine circuit (and its components: desire, craving, motivation) as one of the biological underpinnings to habit formation in the context of other factors (Multiple Brain Regions and Other Neurochemicals).

mindmap
  root((Habit Formation))
    (Biological Underpinnings)
      (Dopamine Circuit)
        (Desire)
        (Craving)
        (Motivation)
    (Other Factors)
      (Multiple Brain Regions)
      (Other Neurochemicals)

Flowchart visualizing how the brain overestimates immediate threats (low likelihood) and underestimates distant threats (high likelihood), ultimately leading to flawed decision-making.

graph LR
    A[Immediate Threat
(Low Likelihood)] --> B(Brain Overestimates Danger)
    C[Distant Threat
(High Likelihood)] --> D(Brain Underestimates Danger)
    B --> E{Derails Decision Making}
    D --> E

Table contrasting immediate and distant threats with their respective perceived threat levels, likelihoods, and examples from the text.

| Category | Threat Level | Likelihood | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate Threat | Overestimated | Low | Plane crash during turbulence, Burglar breaking in, Terrorist attack on bus |
| Distant Threat | Underestimated | High | Unhealthy food leading to fat, Sitting at desk leading to muscle decay, Clutter accumulation from not tidying up |

Visualizes the relationship between System 1 and System 2 thinking modes and how they relate to achieving a flow state. Flow state requires engagement of both systems leading to synchronicity.

graph LR
    A[System 1: Fast, Instinctual, Habits] --> C{Flow State}
    B[System 2: Slow, Effortful, Problem Solving] --> C
    C --> D{Fully Engaged Brain Modes}
    D --> E[Conscious & Nonconscious Sync]

Illustrates the placement of flow state on a spectrum between System 1 and System 2 thinking. It emphasizes that flow state exists in between fully automatic processing and highly effortful cognitive functions.

mindmap
  root((Thinking Spectrum))
    System1[System 1: Automatic, Implicit Knowledge]
    Flow[Flow State: Razor's Edge - Both Systems]
    System2[System 2: Effortful, Challenging Tasks]

Flowchart illustrating the accidental discovery of variable rewards by B.F. Skinner.

graph LR
    A[Skinner's Experiment: Food Pellet Shortage] --> B{Why reinforce every press?};
    B -- No --> C[Intermittent Reward Delivery];
    C --> D[Behavior Increased! (Variable Reward Effect)];
    D --> E(Variable Rewards Discovery)

Mindmap breaking down the elements involved in the discovery of variable rewards.

mindmap
  root((Variable Rewards))
    Accidental Discovery
      B.F. Skinner
      Food Pellet Shortage
    Experiment
      Rats
      Lever Pressing
    Result
      Increased Behavior
      Intermittent Reinforcement