Atomic Habits Ch 1 Workbook

For how many years did British professional cyclists experience mediocrity before hiring Dave Brailsford?

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• Nearly one century

What was the notable achievement of British cyclists from 2007 to 2017 under Dave Brailsford's direction?

• Winning 50 Olympic medals

• Winning 178 world championships

• Winning 5 Tour de France

• All of the above

What principle did Dave Brailsford apply to improve the performance of British cyclists?

• Hiring more experienced cyclists

• Making small improvements in everything

• Buying new bicycles for the team

• Increasing the training hours

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a change implemented by Brailsford and his team?

• Redesigning bike seats

• Improving the bike tire's grip

• Hiring a surgeon to train cyclists on nutrition

• Hiring a surgeon to train cyclists on proper handwashing

By improving 1% daily for one year, how much better can we end up at the end of the year?

• 10% better

• 37% better

• 50% better

• 75% better

What can a small change in our daily habits determine?

• Our past success

• Our current mood

• Who we could become

• Our physical health

What is the result of developing the habit of seeing the ugly in yourself and situations?

• Improved stress management

• Positive thinking

• Painting all other people and situations as negative

• Better financial management

What is the stage called when we make slight changes in our habits but do not immediately notice the result?

• Stage of Realization

• Valley of Disappointment

• Plateau of Latent Potential

• Peak of Enlightenment

What is required to cross the Plateau of Latent Potential according to the text?

• A) A single decision to change made repeatedly

• B) Immediate results

• C) A complex strategy

• D) A focus on goals only

What does the text suggest is more important than the goals themselves?

• A) The outcome

• B) The system or process

• C) The initial decision

• D) The effort put in