James Clear
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| Born | January 22, 1986 Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | Denison University (ISA) Ohio State University (MBA) |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Atomic Habits |
| Website | jamesclear |
James Clear (born January 22, 1986) is an American writer.[1][2] Raised in Hamilton, Ohio, and receiving education from Denison University and Ohio State University, he is known for his 2018 self-help book Atomic Habits.[2][3]
Early life and education
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James Clear lived on a farm with his grandparents.[4] Raised in Hamilton, Ohio, Clear received his degree in biomechanics from Denison University in 2008, where he was the captain of the baseball team.[5] After completing his undergraduate studies, Clear transferred to Ohio State University, where he would receive his MBA degree.[4] During his time at university, he took part in the St. Gallen Symposium twice and won the Global Essay Competition in his second year attending.[6]
Career
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On November 12, 2012, Clear began publishing articles on his official website. Its growing popularity caught the attention of Penguin Random House, who gave Clear a publishing deal for his book, Atomic Habits that was released in 2018.[4]
Personal life
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "James Clear". Penguin Random House. 2024. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024.
- 1 2 Reese, Hope (January 7, 2026). "Want to Accomplish More This Year? These Books Can Help". The New York Times.
- ↑ Homayun, Omaid (March 4, 2024). "James Clear On Mastering Habit Formation Through Atomic Habits And His New App". Forbes.
- 1 2 3 4 Brown, Brené (November 15, 2021). "James Clear on Atomic Habits, Part 1 of 2". Brené Brown (Podcast). Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ Sferra, Chloe (November 18, 2018). "James Clear '08 creates his future". The Denisonia. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ↑ "Stream Best of Design Matters: James Clear by Design Matters | Listen online for free on SoundCloud". Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
