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Change Your Habits, Change Your Life: Strategies That Transformed 177 Average People Into Self-Made Millionaires
Change Your Habits, Change Your Life is the follow-up to Tom Corleys bestselling book "Rich Habits." Thanks to his extensive research of the habits of self-made millionaires, Corley has identified the habits that helped transform ordinary individuals into self-made millionaires. Success no longer has to be a secret passed down among only the elite and the wealthy. No matter where you are in life, "Change Your Habits, Change Your Life" will meet you there, and guide you to success. In this book, you will learn about:
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Published April 4, 2016
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December 11, 2016
I have a low tolerance for people who fluff their books with a lot of repetition. I also don't believe that tracking habits is the way to go. Any thinking individual who purchases this book is most likely to already know what their bad habits are.
The "rich habits" listed in the book do constitute some good advice. Get sufficient sleep, wake up early, have goals, eliminate toxic relationships, spend less than you earn, and save 10-15% of your income. These are all solid, time-proven concepts. But they are not anything new. Perhaps the best advice Corley offers is to start small. Pick one habit you would like to form and start chipping away at it and make it part of your daily routine.
I also take exception with the assertion that reading fiction has no value. Fiction, good fiction, can teach us something about what it means to be human. It can force us to role play and think through how we would handle situations differently than the characters. It has value.
I was happy to note that I already practice many of the rich habits listed. Perhaps, the most important thing I gained from reading this is that it does force me to focus on the things I still need to achieve.
The "rich habits" listed in the book do constitute some good advice. Get sufficient sleep, wake up early, have goals, eliminate toxic relationships, spend less than you earn, and save 10-15% of your income. These are all solid, time-proven concepts. But they are not anything new. Perhaps the best advice Corley offers is to start small. Pick one habit you would like to form and start chipping away at it and make it part of your daily routine.
I also take exception with the assertion that reading fiction has no value. Fiction, good fiction, can teach us something about what it means to be human. It can force us to role play and think through how we would handle situations differently than the characters. It has value.
I was happy to note that I already practice many of the rich habits listed. Perhaps, the most important thing I gained from reading this is that it does force me to focus on the things I still need to achieve.
May 25, 2017
Change your habits, change your life
by Tom Corley
5/24/2017
Frankly, this is not a book that’s worth spending hours reading. The statement is very simple and straightforward — in order to be successful, people need to eliminate bad/poor habits and form good/rich habits in different aspects. The book generalizes what a perfect/successful life would be like, and try to apply the principles to everyone. Everything the book talks about is such cliche as exercise everyday, saving more, forming good relationship. I’ve never believed the formula of becoming a self-made millionaire really exists, so I skimmed through the book and here are some of the key takeaways (very fragmented):
Every habit begins with a trigger. People need to be aware of what triggers good/bad habits. Awareness is the key
Belief system is important because it filters out the information that’s related to dreams and goals, and those related to people’s belief
Habits are divided into two categories: Ordinary Habits (basic, standalone habits) and Keystone Habits (important habits that affect goals/dreams, and have domino effect)
Make a habit of engaging in new activities: practicing new activities grows the brain
Avoid victim mindset people/ make happy birthday calls/ build a state of moderation
Read biographies of successful people/ history books
Be aware of the risk of wasting time. Time needs to be invested wisely — pursing goals, dreams, or some major purpose in life
Join 5 AM club and tackle 3 things you want to get down. Waking up late will make us have no control over our life. Go to sleep by 10 PM
Procrastination brands you as someone who cannot be trusted or whose work product is poor
The Daily Five: 5 things move forward to pursuing to your goal/ dream
Herd Mindset: Stop following the herd and get people join your new herd
Outside fork is for salad and inside fork for meal/ never reach for anything
Give constructive/ specific feedback instead of criticism
In order to form new habits (ie. new year’s resolution), people need to be aware of old bad habits, and purposely eliminate it because those habits are creating the foundation of the life they live
Activities should be related to goals/ dreams, otherwise is a risk of wasting time
Merging habits is a good way to add new habits (ie. wash dishes after eat, make bed after waking up) make the old habit as a trigger and new habit as a consequence
Form a group of people who share same activities/goals/dreams. Relate to association
Firewalling bad habits. Make it harder/ more effort to do
(The most important thing I got out of reading this book is that I wrote a article about my ideal future life in 5 years to details. )
by Tom Corley
5/24/2017
Frankly, this is not a book that’s worth spending hours reading. The statement is very simple and straightforward — in order to be successful, people need to eliminate bad/poor habits and form good/rich habits in different aspects. The book generalizes what a perfect/successful life would be like, and try to apply the principles to everyone. Everything the book talks about is such cliche as exercise everyday, saving more, forming good relationship. I’ve never believed the formula of becoming a self-made millionaire really exists, so I skimmed through the book and here are some of the key takeaways (very fragmented):
Every habit begins with a trigger. People need to be aware of what triggers good/bad habits. Awareness is the key
Belief system is important because it filters out the information that’s related to dreams and goals, and those related to people’s belief
Habits are divided into two categories: Ordinary Habits (basic, standalone habits) and Keystone Habits (important habits that affect goals/dreams, and have domino effect)
Make a habit of engaging in new activities: practicing new activities grows the brain
Avoid victim mindset people/ make happy birthday calls/ build a state of moderation
Read biographies of successful people/ history books
Be aware of the risk of wasting time. Time needs to be invested wisely — pursing goals, dreams, or some major purpose in life
Join 5 AM club and tackle 3 things you want to get down. Waking up late will make us have no control over our life. Go to sleep by 10 PM
Procrastination brands you as someone who cannot be trusted or whose work product is poor
The Daily Five: 5 things move forward to pursuing to your goal/ dream
Herd Mindset: Stop following the herd and get people join your new herd
Outside fork is for salad and inside fork for meal/ never reach for anything
Give constructive/ specific feedback instead of criticism
In order to form new habits (ie. new year’s resolution), people need to be aware of old bad habits, and purposely eliminate it because those habits are creating the foundation of the life they live
Activities should be related to goals/ dreams, otherwise is a risk of wasting time
Merging habits is a good way to add new habits (ie. wash dishes after eat, make bed after waking up) make the old habit as a trigger and new habit as a consequence
Form a group of people who share same activities/goals/dreams. Relate to association
Firewalling bad habits. Make it harder/ more effort to do
(The most important thing I got out of reading this book is that I wrote a article about my ideal future life in 5 years to details. )
February 6, 2020
It is so hard for me to rate this book accurately.
On one hand it's rather primitive, almost to the point where it seems like it's written so that the average 5 year old can understand it. And moreover it is very short and doesn't go into much detail.
On the other hand is more detail necessary? It gives some tools for developing new habits and does tell you what are some average successful people habits (surprise surprise they are exactly what you thought they are).
I suppose it's worth a quick read through.
On one hand it's rather primitive, almost to the point where it seems like it's written so that the average 5 year old can understand it. And moreover it is very short and doesn't go into much detail.
On the other hand is more detail necessary? It gives some tools for developing new habits and does tell you what are some average successful people habits (surprise surprise they are exactly what you thought they are).
I suppose it's worth a quick read through.
July 8, 2020
this book is so amazing. this book represents simple words but deep meaning. i would recommend everyone to read it. it is easy to read.
March 27, 2016
So bad, many repeated writing, not much original
When I first saw some information about the book that it can eliminate the procrastination easily. I decided it's time for me, and this is the right book. But later on felt very disappointed, even though the book mention something about procrastination (a small part), most of the content is not about it. And the other disappointments from the book is that, many of the points presented in the point are reused again and again throughout the book. And most of the points brought up are like a collection of self-development points from other books. Nothing much of original idea or point presented in the book. And about the hundred something research on the millionaires mentioned on the subtitle seems like not quite true, but more like a Google research from them and sum up some numbers in the book.
Very disappointed, I never got much disappointment from a book as this one. Maybe because I expect the best out of it from the previous reviews of it.
I never review a book this long, and it's the first book that disappoint me so much.
When I first saw some information about the book that it can eliminate the procrastination easily. I decided it's time for me, and this is the right book. But later on felt very disappointed, even though the book mention something about procrastination (a small part), most of the content is not about it. And the other disappointments from the book is that, many of the points presented in the point are reused again and again throughout the book. And most of the points brought up are like a collection of self-development points from other books. Nothing much of original idea or point presented in the book. And about the hundred something research on the millionaires mentioned on the subtitle seems like not quite true, but more like a Google research from them and sum up some numbers in the book.
Very disappointed, I never got much disappointment from a book as this one. Maybe because I expect the best out of it from the previous reviews of it.
I never review a book this long, and it's the first book that disappoint me so much.
January 22, 2021
An extremely basic book. The advices that are offered in the book are time proven, simple, logical and straight forward. Some of the advices that are offered however are not logical, such as do not read fiction books (I, myself, am not a fan of fiction).
What makes this book particularly interesting to me, is that it based on statistical analysis, however I was kind of disappointed to know that the sample size was 361 (people). The advice is still logical, however, I do not think it would be statistically correct to give generalization on successful people from such a small size.
I have read many books on habits, such as "Power of Habit" and "Better than Before", and it seems like the Thomas Corley (the author) does not agree with the authors of other books on habits on the definition of habit. From my perspective and in my own humble experience, Thomas stretched the context of the word "habit" that it now includes routines.
Truth be said, reading the book was fun and nice, however, I would not recommend anyone to read the book unless he has read other books first and that person wants a straight forward book to read.
What makes this book particularly interesting to me, is that it based on statistical analysis, however I was kind of disappointed to know that the sample size was 361 (people). The advice is still logical, however, I do not think it would be statistically correct to give generalization on successful people from such a small size.
I have read many books on habits, such as "Power of Habit" and "Better than Before", and it seems like the Thomas Corley (the author) does not agree with the authors of other books on habits on the definition of habit. From my perspective and in my own humble experience, Thomas stretched the context of the word "habit" that it now includes routines.
Truth be said, reading the book was fun and nice, however, I would not recommend anyone to read the book unless he has read other books first and that person wants a straight forward book to read.
April 25, 2016
Great book that in a lot a ways emphasizes some old but still sound ideas in a more modern world. I'd recommend this to anyone to sharpen your focus but would call it a must read for any twentysomething interested in a successful, fulfilling and happy life. Don't let the reference to "millionaire" dissuade you from reading this if that is not your vision for your life. There is much to be gained by applying these principles to any goal or vision for your life.
March 19, 2019
A good beginner book in the study of good and bad habits and some simple advice on how to move more toward what the author refers to as "rich" habits.
If you want a deeper dive into habits read The Power of Habit or Atomic Habits.
If you want a deeper dive into habits read The Power of Habit or Atomic Habits.
February 2, 2020
I wasn't a fan of the repeated references to "self-made millionaires," one of whom was Donald Trump who we know is not at all a self-made millionaire. However, a few things can be gleaned from this. For instance, don't spend more than 5% of your annual income on vacation.
July 1, 2021
Very repetitive
August 12, 2021
Some good ideas but should have been a pamphlet. This was stretched so thin to make a book. I can’t remember anything from 50+ years of serious reading that is this repetitive
June 26, 2023
Habits are important. We can change our habits by holding ourselves accountable, changing our environments, reflecting on our dreams, and altering our perspective. It is possible, and it seems that good habits are correlated with success in life.
The author spent a lot of text discussing parts of the brain (probably to make the text appeal as more scientific, when in fact it was not). Unfortunately, the author only collected a small, effectively nonrandom, sample of rich and poor people and then made sweeping assertions about means among the population being causally connected to wealth accumulation. Many times the author said something akin to "half of rich people in the study did this, so rich people do this and it makes them rich." While I think the book has a lot of useful exercises and can help one reflect more on their decisions and habits, it would have been better received by me if the author was forward about the lack of scientific rigor in the research... it was much more about correlations and averages in a sample. That is it.
The author spent a lot of text discussing parts of the brain (probably to make the text appeal as more scientific, when in fact it was not). Unfortunately, the author only collected a small, effectively nonrandom, sample of rich and poor people and then made sweeping assertions about means among the population being causally connected to wealth accumulation. Many times the author said something akin to "half of rich people in the study did this, so rich people do this and it makes them rich." While I think the book has a lot of useful exercises and can help one reflect more on their decisions and habits, it would have been better received by me if the author was forward about the lack of scientific rigor in the research... it was much more about correlations and averages in a sample. That is it.
July 30, 2019
The first third of the book was very interesting, all about why and how we form habits. After that it gets a bit repetitive, which is not great in an already short book. Some ideas of good habits were useful, other ones not so much. Get up early, lose weight, read more non-fiction, don't waste time watching TV. Yep, all sounds good, nothing really new here.
I found the title is a bit misleading. I thought it was about 177 ordinary people and how they changed their lives by changing their habits. Instead it is the results of interviewing people and finding out what habits rich people and poor people have. He interviewed them on their current habits, there is no mention of whether they picked these habits up in later lives, or whether they already had them from a young age (picked up from their families). Or what his definition of "average" is.
The book is worth a read, but not life-changing stuff.
I found the title is a bit misleading. I thought it was about 177 ordinary people and how they changed their lives by changing their habits. Instead it is the results of interviewing people and finding out what habits rich people and poor people have. He interviewed them on their current habits, there is no mention of whether they picked these habits up in later lives, or whether they already had them from a young age (picked up from their families). Or what his definition of "average" is.
The book is worth a read, but not life-changing stuff.
February 3, 2023
"Change Your Habits, Change Your Life" is a self-help book by Tom Corley that focuses on the power of habits in shaping our lives. The book outlines a 5-step process for creating and maintaining new habits and emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals and creating a supportive environment. It also provides practical advice on overcoming common obstacles to habit change, such as procrastination and lack of motivation. The book has received positive reviews for its straightforward approach to habit change and its practical tips and strategies for success. read more https://vidhyate.com/change-your-habi...
September 6, 2017
Not ground breaking but it does include many good ideas for changing ones life through changing habits. I enjoyed the goal setting / dream setting portions. If one does the activities in the book to describe your dreams and goals I think that's a major step toward achieving them. Simple ideas such as "think time" each day to plan things or problem solve are extremely common sense, but many of us get caught up doing meaningless things instead- checking emails, Facebook, etc and don't put in the "planning work" on our own lives.
It's a quick read and well worth it in my opinion.
It's a quick read and well worth it in my opinion.
April 7, 2021
This book elaborates on how each habit is a result of a physiological reaction in the brain. Basal ganglia and limbic system in the brain really impacts what habits we catch on and impacts how following good or bad habits can impact our behavior, health and finances.
Its a must read for those who want to bring attention and improve their daily functioning with small changes.
The shortcuts and case studies (Richard Branson, Arnold, Robin Sharma, etc.) given at the end of the book are game changers and the wisdom of the author shows..
Its a fun read altogether.
Its a must read for those who want to bring attention and improve their daily functioning with small changes.
The shortcuts and case studies (Richard Branson, Arnold, Robin Sharma, etc.) given at the end of the book are game changers and the wisdom of the author shows..
Its a fun read altogether.
January 31, 2023
I agree this book is a bit repetitive, however I feel he is using that to drive these points home. He has good groupings on different habitual structures of rich vs poor mindsets which is great. That said, it feels the entire book is drawn out. I’ll definitely be making my lists and reviewing my habits as the book mentioned. Getting that on paper may give me clarity and it would be a good visualization exercise. Other than that, it could’ve been a blog post [shrug].
November 11, 2017
I recommend this book to everyone! I have both the audio and paper versions. Great for information on the chemistry of habit change in the brain, motivation and goal-setting for success. I listen to this book over and over again on audio, and I've been working through the exercises in the paper version.
December 14, 2024
This book hit home for me because I’ve struggled with trying to fit in as a younger adult to now my adulthood, if you change your habits your life will take a 360 turn. This book almost sounds like my testimony but I won’t get into that I’m currently reading because Tom story is inspiring and it pushes me to continue to move on no matter what you can keep the fame we all gotta story and I would encourage more readers to take notes, I do have a question tho is this fiction or non- fiction you decide?
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October 28, 2019
It is what is needed to be known.
Throughout my life I didn't know what I didn't know and it has been a stumbling process ever since. This book gives you some great pointers on where to start. Keep Creating!!
Throughout my life I didn't know what I didn't know and it has been a stumbling process ever since. This book gives you some great pointers on where to start. Keep Creating!!
February 14, 2022
Super quick read.
If you’ve read any Napoleon Hill, Mel Robbins, or the Atomic Habit Book - you could pass on this.
It was a great refresher for me AND now I have another book to recommend to people who are interested in getting their life together.
If you’ve read any Napoleon Hill, Mel Robbins, or the Atomic Habit Book - you could pass on this.
It was a great refresher for me AND now I have another book to recommend to people who are interested in getting their life together.
January 2, 2024
A good book that acts as a reminder of the things we already know, but that we need to be reminded of once in a while. Habits do shape our lives and we need to be mindful of them. Great exercises throughout the book to guide us through habit shaping.
October 25, 2017
I totally buy into this. I would recommend it for anyone looking to eliminate some bad habits or add some good ones. I think this is a good book to own and reference.
January 19, 2018
this was a very exciting book
July 29, 2018
If you are new to habits and want something simple this is for you. If this not a new topic this a rehash of many other great leaders and is just a cash grab by the author.
August 9, 2018
Easy valuable read
Great easy read that helps jumpstart a pathway to change your habits helping you to make small habitual changes that payoff big in life.
Great easy read that helps jumpstart a pathway to change your habits helping you to make small habitual changes that payoff big in life.
September 24, 2018
Very thought provoking
November 15, 2018
The best book I've read about changing habits.
September 23, 2019
I like it
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October 11, 2019Some good nuggets, and I enjoyed.
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