How small habits and a two-minute rule can help your productivity

According to author James Clear, the key to a productive life can be found by breaking down tasks into small, achievable goals. More than 400,000 users subscribe to Clear's newsletter on habits and performance. Clear joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how small choices and optimizing for the starting line can lead to productivity.

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[drcaitlinfaas]

So glad to see this work gaining mainstream popularity - thank you, James Clear!

[lassala]

I've been following James' blog for a couple of years and have introduced some of his teachings into my daily life. I do believe it has helped me tremendously.

[reenaesmailcomposer]

I love this, and I have been a devoted fan for years! Your "don't have goals" article got me through a doctoral degree! Thank you for your thoughtful and easily applicable insights through the years :)

[theotherway]

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” I also like using the meditation workbook called 30 Days to Reduce Stress by Harper Daniels for building a mindfulness habit.

[erkansefa]

The app demonstration at the end was so good and so creative. Well done James. For those who haven't read Atomic Habits yet, do so now! I guarantee you, it will be the least thing you are going to regret. The book is worth the time and money for sure.

[maliniable]

Your newsletters are really helpful! Thank you, Mr. Clear.

[learnenglishbybangla]

tiny changes matter a lot. At the same goal setting is effective. Both may have a correlation or positive association. It may vary from person to person.

[NA-rxoy]

His voice! The same as in his audiobook... this is fantastic 👏

[jonathanwilson]

I agree, James. Getting started is key. That one initial step can sometimes be the hardest part.

[thecharliejohnson]

Congrats James! Your clear thinking (ha!) and straightforward explanations of important topics have been immensely helpful.

[SiggEye]

A personal pro tip is to DELETE web browser bookmarks like Facebook, etc. if they are under your URL field!

[jennyfinnell]

Impressed that his iPhone has no apps on the home screen so not to distract. Not even a photo. Very Zen!

[jmm]

wow the mainstream Media news finally has something worthwhile to share

[vincefinch]

I like this james clear his ideas make a lot of sense to me

[AuthorSherry]

Glad to see you brother James, I am following your blogs and articles for last 5 years and I must admit that you bring excellent content on the table. Cheers. Love from India. Sherry.

[JohnPatrickWeiss]

Been following James for a few years. Always great content!

[MsLeenite]

Thank you for posting this. I subscribe to Mr Clear's newsletter: no pointless jibber-jabber, always something worth thinking about and acting on.

[Brlitzkreig]

Addiction to technology says the guy who has his phone on the table during an interview!

[PamelaAPollock]

Thanks so much for all the amazing wisdom you share. It is always SO helpful!

[jennyfinnell]

Now need to see where/how I can start the 2 min. habits to take action/conquer procrastination!