American · b. 1986
James Clear built an audience of millions through his newsletter on habits and decision-making before publishing Atomic Habits in 2018. The book has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages, making it one of the bestselling nonfiction books of the decade. Clear's approach distills behavioral science research into actionable advice: make habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. He advocates for tiny changes—1% improvements—that compound over time. A former baseball player whose career was derailed by a serious injury, Clear rebuilt himself through systematic habit formation and now speaks to Fortune 500 companies about performance optimization. His website, jamesclear.com, remains one of the most-visited resources on productivity and self-improvement. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.