Atomic habits are tiny, easy habits that serve as fundamental units in a larger system and can collectively generate powerful results.

“so I chose the phrase Atomic habits for three reasons um the first meaning of the word Atomic is Tiny or small like an atom and I do think habits should be small and fairly easy to do especially in the beginning the second meaning of the word Atomic is the fundamental unit in a larger system that's the one that people often Overlook you know like atom is built into molecules molecules built into compounds and so on and your habits are kind of like that each little habit is like a you know a little atom in the overall routine of your day you put them all together and you end up with your lifestyle or your daily routine and then the third and final meaning is the one that you mentioned you know the source of immense energy or power and I think if you put all three meanings together you sort of understand the narrative Arc of the book which is make changes that are small and easy to do layer them on top of each other like units in a larger system or atoms in a molecule and collectively you can get some really powerful or remarkable results”