Why Atomic Habits Is the Book You Should Have Read Years Ago — TOEIC Success and Life Success Start Here
Success on the TOEIC isn't just about goals; it's about the systems you build. Discover how the "1% Rule" from Atomic Habits can transform your daily routines into powerful, consistent actions that lead to a higher score and lasting success.
What is Atomic Habits?
James Clear's Atomic Habits is a book about how small, consistent actions create big changes. It teaches that success isn't just about setting big goals, but about the daily patterns and habits that move you towards those goals.
One of the core ideas is: "You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."
In other words, your habits and routines — the things you do every day without thinking — decide if you'll reach your TOEIC goals. So you need to work on your habits, and that's exactly what we encourage here at My TOEIC Coach (MTC). Improve your habits, and you will improve your TOEIC score — and even your life.
This is one of those books that, once you read it, you wonder why you didn’t find it years ago. As Chuck Jones once said, "The difference between you now and you in five years is the people you meet and the books you read." Atomic Habits is absolutely one of those books.
The 1% Rule: Small Wins That Build TOEIC Power
One powerful idea from the book is the "1% Rule." Instead of trying to make huge improvements all at once, you focus on small, daily actions that slowly but surely build up over time.
For example:
A learner who reviews their vocabulary list for just 2 minutes before bed improves their word recall. Research shows that reviewing before sleep can boost memory retention by over 70%.
Another learner watches their favourite Netflix show with English subtitles. This simple, enjoyable habit helps train their ear to English rhythm and phrasing, which often leads to better Listening scores.
These are small actions, but when done consistently, they build powerful results. It’s not about studying longer. It’s about making small habits that work for you.
Start a Great Habit Today
The ideas in this book are not complicated, but they are powerful. Even one small change — like reviewing vocabulary for a few minutes before bed — can lead to big results over time.
If you want to make lasting improvements to your TOEIC score, and to your daily life, start by reading this book. It will give you tools that keep paying off for years.
Build a better habit. Buy the book.
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