You can be relaxed and dedicated. Just because you worry more, doesn't mean you care more.

Thanks for reading. You can get more actionable ideas in my popular email newsletter. Each week, I share 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question to think about. Over 3,000,000 people subscribe. Enter your email now and join us.

About the Author

James Clear writes about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages.

Click here to learn more →

Read Next

“The person who focuses on one task and sees it through to completion—even if they work in a somewhat slow or outdated manner—beats the endless optimizer who jumps from tool to tool and always hopes a new piece of technology will help them finish what they start.”
“The difference between how I feel before my first set in the gym and how I feel after my first set is enormous.
“The myth is that there isn’t enough time. There is plenty of time. There isn’t enough focus with the time you have. You win by directing your attention toward better things.”
“It’s easier to notice when you lose money than when you lose time. Be sure you’re making the trade you want.”
“It generally feels better to run toward something than to run away from something. Focus on what is pulling you in, not what you’re trying to avoid.”
All Newsletters

You can be relaxed and dedicated. Just because you worry more, doesn’t mean you care more.