James Clear

James Clear is a prominent writer, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker specializing in habit formation, decision-making, and continuous improvement. [10][13][14][15][16][17] He is best known as the author of the international bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide as of May 2026. [3][18] His work focuses on the science of small habits and how tiny adjustments can lead to significant long-term results. [4][5] In late 2025, he expanded his literary portfolio with the release of The Atomic Habits Workbook. [19] Beyond his writing, Clear is a co-founder of Authors Equity, a publishing venture established with former industry executives to offer an author-centered profit-sharing model. He also reaches a global audience through his 3-2-1 newsletter, which maintains a subscriber base of over 3 million readers. [15][17] A former collegiate athlete, Clear was inducted into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 2024. [10][11][17] He frequently delivers keynote presentations to Fortune 500 companies and contributes a portion of his income to the Against Malaria Foundation.