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The 3rd Law of Atomic Habits: Make It Easy — Law of Least Effort, Two-Minute Rule & Automation Why do we struggle to stick with good habits? The 3rd Law: Make It Easy from Atomic Habits by James Clear shows that success isn’t about motivation or willpower—it’s about removing barriers and making the right choice the simplest one. By using strategies like the Law of Least Effort and the Two-Minute Rule, you can automate success and make progress inevitable. Watch the podcast summary above for practical strategies, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more actionable habit-building and self-improvement tips. The 3rd Law of Behavior Change: Make It Easy Habits form through repetition, not the amount of time spent. The easier a behavior is, the more likely you are to repeat it consistently. Make the process simple and frictionless to increase your chances of success. The Law of Least Effort People naturally gravitate toward the path of least resistance. Design your e...

The Law of Least Effort: Reduce Friction & Build Lasting Habits — Atomic Habits Chapter 12 Summary Ever wonder why we often choose the easier path, even when we know a better choice exists? Chapter 12 of Atomic Habits by James Clear introduces the Law of Least Effort—a powerful principle that explains why we form habits around whatever is simplest and most convenient. This chapter reveals how to reduce friction for good habits, increase friction for bad ones, and use strategies like the Two-Minute Rule to make positive change effortless and sustainable. Watch the full podcast summary above for actionable strategies, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth chapter breakdowns and self-improvement tools. Understanding the Law of Least Effort The Law of Least Effort suggests that people naturally choose the option that requires the least amount of energy. This isn’t about laziness—it’s how the brain conserves effort and streamlines behavior. James Clear illus...

Making Habits Easy & Automatic: The Law of Least Effort — Atomic Habits Chapter 11 Summary How do you turn difficult goals into automatic routines? Chapter 11 of Atomic Habits by James Clear introduces the 3rd Law of Behavior Change: Make It Easy. This chapter reveals that simplifying actions, focusing on repetition, and removing friction are the true drivers of lasting habit formation. By leveraging the Law of Least Effort and understanding the Habit Line, you can make good habits effortless and bad habits inconvenient. Watch the podcast summary above for step-by-step strategies to build automatic habits, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth chapter breakdowns and self-improvement insights. Quantity vs. Quality: The Power of Repetition A classic photography experiment highlighted in this chapter found that students who focused on taking lots of photos (quantity) ultimately produced higher quality results. The lesson? Practice and repeated action are m...