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1 % Rule
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1 % Rule
Definition
Improving by just 1 % each day leads to exponential growth—approximately 37× improvement after one year.
Practical Examples
- Add one extra push‑up each workout.
- Read one additional page daily.
Origins
James Clear uses the rule to illustrate the power of marginal gains in Atomic Habits.
Key Thinkers
- James Clear
- Sir Dave Brailsford (British Cycling) – applied marginal gains in sport.
Related Concepts
- Marginal Gains (synonymous)
- Systems over Goals
Applications
- Business: Incrementally refine a sales script.
- Personal finance: Save 1 % more of each paycheck.
Connected Sources
Get the Book
Atomic Habits
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