[00:00:00] To write a great book. You must first become the book. These words spoken by Naval Ravit. Can't have never run truer than in the journey of James Clear and his groundbreaking book, Atomic Habits. Published in 2018, this book has sold millions of copies and reshaped and increased attention to how we think about habits and personal transformation.
[00:00:21] I'm Zach Kristensen, and this is Beyond the Book presented by Juxtabook.
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[00:00:35] The story of Atomic Habits to not start in 2018, it began in the small, consistent actions of James Clear back in 2012. Back then he embarked on a journey that would eventually lead to his massive success. He started a blog and newsletter that he would publish twice a week, sharing his insights and experiments with habits. At first, he had just [00:01:00] a thousand subscribers, but that number grew as he diligently published every Monday and Thursday.
[00:01:05] By the end of 2013, he had reached 30,000 subscribers. 2014, a 100,000, and by 2015. 200,000 subscribers.
[00:01:16] Clears consistency didn't just end with his writing his expertise on habits lead to speaking engagements, a thriving habits academy, and a reach that extended to Fortune 500 companies.
[00:01:28] His journey underscores the power of incremental progress and the profound impact of staying the course.
[00:01:34] By the time Atomic Habits was published in 2018, he had over 500,000 subscribers and 1 million visitors to his website each month. Incredible. The lesson here is clear. It all starts with those small, consistent steps over time.
[00:01:53] Aspiring authors, take note, James Clear his path to success wasn't a sprint, [00:02:00] but a marathon. Through dedication and incremental progress, you establish yourself as an expert in your field and through this consistent effort, day in and day out, you're laying the foundation for your breakout moment. Whenever that occurs.
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[00:02:48] Your book is just one chapter in your author journey. Think beyond the book as you craft your path. Thank you for your questions and thank you for listening.
