🕷️ Crawler Inspector

URL Lookup

Direct Parameter Lookup

Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 67 (from laksa187)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa067.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so","crawl_time":1771394189,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,goodreads!www,\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so s443","src_root_hash":"10759773272846208067","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"This book is awful. The stories were so... — Atomic Habits Q&A","meta_descriptions":["Question about Atomic Habits: “This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy \"tells his wife to make an appointment for...","Question about Atomic Habits: “This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy \"tells his wife to make an appointment for..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Home\nMy Books\nBrowse ▾\nRecommendations\nChoice Awards\nGenres\nGiveaways\nNew Releases\nLists\nExplore\nNews & Interviews\nArt\nBiography\nBusiness\nChildren's\nChristian\nClassics\nComics\nCookbooks\nEbooks\nFantasy\nFiction\nGraphic Novels\nHistorical Fiction\nHistory\nHorror\nMemoir\nMusic\nMystery\nNonfiction\nPoetry\nPsychology\nRomance\nScience\nScience Fiction\nSelf Help\nSports\nThriller\nTravel\nYoung Adult\nMore Genres\nThis book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy \"tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure\"? Maybe his first habit he could break would be to learn how to do that himself. I am told in the audible version that \"getting in shape increases your dating prospects\"? Really? Yuck. So unhelpful. Are people really this stupid? Apparently I am for reading it.\nBALUKOV\nI would like to offer a different perspective on some of the points you raised.\nFirst, the story about the guy who tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure is not meant to be taken literally. It is a metaphor for how small changes can lead to big results. The point is that by changing his environment, he made it easier to adopt a new habit. He didn’t have to rely on willpower or motivation. He just followed the cue that was already there. This is one of the core principles of habit formation that's explained in the book.\nSecond, the statement that “getting in shape increases your dating prospects” is not a value judgment or a moral claim. It is a factual observation based on research and data. Studies have shown that physical attractiveness plays a significant role in mate selection and romantic outcomes. This is not to say that appearance is the only factor that matters, or that you should change yourself to please others. It is simply to acknowledge the reality of human psychology and behavior. The goal is to help you achieve your personal goals, whatever they may be. If getting in shape is one of them, then the book’s goal is to provide you with the best strategies and tools to do so.\nThird, I don’t think that people who read this book are stupid. On the contrary, I think they are smart and curious. They are interested in learning new ideas and improving themselves. They are willing to challenge their assumptions and experiment with different approaches. They are not satisfied with the status quo and they want to make a positive change in their lives. I admire and respect them for that.\nWelcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.","attrs_markdown":"[![](https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/siteheaderbannerimages\/1768936947i\/667.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/blog\/show\/3050?ref=personapicks_eb)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/?ref=nav_home)\n- [My Books](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/review\/list?ref=nav_mybooks)\n- [Browse ▾](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book?ref=nav_brws)\n  \n  - [Recommendations](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/recommendations?ref=nav_brws_recs)\n  - [Choice Awards](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/choiceawards?ref=nav_brws_gca)\n  - [Genres](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres?ref=nav_brws_genres)\n  - [Giveaways](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/giveaway?ref=nav_brws_giveaways)\n  - [New Releases](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/popular_by_date\/2026\/2?ref=nav_brws_newrels)\n  - [Lists](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/list?ref=nav_brws_lists)\n  - [Explore](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book?ref=nav_brws_explore)\n  - [News & Interviews](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/news?ref=nav_brws_news)\n  \n  Genres\n  \n  - [Art](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/art)\n  - [Biography](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/biography)\n  - [Business](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/business)\n  - [Children's](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/children-s)\n  - [Christian](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/christian)\n  - [Classics](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/classics)\n  - [Comics](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/comics)\n  - [Cookbooks](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/cookbooks)\n  - [Ebooks](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/ebooks)\n  - [Fantasy](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/fantasy)\n  \n  - [Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/fiction)\n  - [Graphic Novels](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/graphic-novels)\n  - [Historical Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/historical-fiction)\n  - [History](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/history)\n  - [Horror](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/horror)\n  - [Memoir](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/memoir)\n  - [Music](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/music)\n  - [Mystery](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/mystery)\n  - [Nonfiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/non-fiction)\n  - [Poetry](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/poetry)\n  \n  - [Psychology](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/psychology)\n  - [Romance](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/romance)\n  - [Science](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/science)\n  - [Science Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/science-fiction)\n  - [Self Help](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/self-help)\n  - [Sports](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/sports)\n  - [Thriller](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/thriller)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/travel)\n  - [Young Adult](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/young-adult)\n  - [More Genres](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres)\n- [Community ▾](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/group?ref=nav_comm)\n  \n  - [Groups](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/group?ref=nav_comm_groups)\n  - [Quotes](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/quotes?ref=nav_comm_quotes)\n  - [Ask the Author](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/ask_the_author?ref=nav_comm_askauthor)\n\n- [Sign In](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/sign_in?returnurl=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so)\n- [Join](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/sign_up)\n\n[Sign up](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/sign_up)\n\n![Dismiss](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/gr\/icons\/icon_close_white-dbf4152deeef5bd3915d5d12210bf05f.svg)\n\n![]()\n\n[View profile]()\n\n- [Profile]()\n- [Friends]()\n- [Groups]()\n- [Discussions]()\n- [Comments]()\n- [Reading Challenge]()\n- [Kindle Notes & Highlights]()\n- [Quotes]()\n- [Favorite genres]()\n- [Friends’ recommendations]()\n- [Account settings]()\n- [Help]()\n- [Sign out]()\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/?ref=nav_home)\n- [My Books](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/review\/list?ref=nav_mybooks)\n- [Browse ▾](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book?ref=nav_brws)\n  \n  - [Recommendations](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/recommendations?ref=nav_brws_recs)\n  - [Choice Awards](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/choiceawards?ref=nav_brws_gca)\n  - [Genres](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres?ref=nav_brws_genres)\n  - [Giveaways](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/giveaway?ref=nav_brws_giveaways)\n  - [New Releases](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/popular_by_date\/2026\/2?ref=nav_brws_newrels)\n  - [Lists](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/list?ref=nav_brws_lists)\n  - [Explore](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book?ref=nav_brws_explore)\n  - [News & Interviews](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/news?ref=nav_brws_news)\n  \n  Genres\n  \n  - [Art](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/art)\n  - [Biography](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/biography)\n  - [Business](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/business)\n  - [Children's](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/children-s)\n  - [Christian](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/christian)\n  - [Classics](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/classics)\n  - [Comics](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/comics)\n  - [Cookbooks](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/cookbooks)\n  - [Ebooks](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/ebooks)\n  - [Fantasy](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/fantasy)\n  \n  - [Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/fiction)\n  - [Graphic Novels](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/graphic-novels)\n  - [Historical Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/historical-fiction)\n  - [History](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/history)\n  - [Horror](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/horror)\n  - [Memoir](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/memoir)\n  - [Music](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/music)\n  - [Mystery](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/mystery)\n  - [Nonfiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/non-fiction)\n  - [Poetry](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/poetry)\n  \n  - [Psychology](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/psychology)\n  - [Romance](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/romance)\n  - [Science](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/science)\n  - [Science Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/science-fiction)\n  - [Self Help](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/self-help)\n  - [Sports](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/sports)\n  - [Thriller](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/thriller)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/travel)\n  - [Young Adult](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/young-adult)\n  - [More Genres](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres)\n- [Community ▾](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/group?ref=nav_comm)\n  \n  - [Groups](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/group?ref=nav_comm_groups)\n  - [Quotes](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/quotes?ref=nav_comm_quotes)\n  - [Ask the Author](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/ask_the_author?ref=nav_comm_askauthor)\n\n[![Chanda Thomsen](https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/users\/1366380970i\/19578559._UX100_CR0,16,100,100_.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/show\/19578559-chanda-thomsen)\n\n[Chanda Thomsen](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/show\/19578559-chanda-thomsen) asked:\n\n# This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy \"tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure\"? Maybe his first habit he could break would be to learn how to do that himself. I am told in the audible version that \"getting in shape increases your dating prospects\"? Really? Yuck. So unhelpful. Are people really this stupid? Apparently I am for reading it.\n[flag](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/flagged\/new?resource_id=1542470&resource_type=CommunityQuestion&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470 \"Flag this question as inappropriate.\")\n\n- [like](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/new?remember=true&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so)\n- [7 years ago](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so)\n- 1 answer\n\nTo answer questions about [Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/40121378-atomic-habits), [please sign up](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/new).\n\n[![](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/nophoto\/user\/u_100x100-259587f1619f5253426a4fa6fb508831.png)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/show\/171293030-balukov)\n\n[BALUKOV](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/show\/171293030-balukov)   I would like to offer a different perspective on some of the points you raised.  \n  \nFirst, the story about the guy who tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure is not meant to be taken literally. It is a metaphor for how small changes can lead to big results. The point is that by changing his environment, he made it easier to adopt a new habit. He didn’t have to rely on willpower or motivation. He just followed the cue that was already there. This is one of the core principles of habit formation that's explained in the book.  \n  \nSecond, the statement that “getting in shape increases your dating prospects” is not a value judgment or a moral claim. It is a factual observation based on research and data. Studies have shown that physical attractiveness plays a significant role in mate selection and romantic outcomes. This is not to say that appearance is the only factor that matters, or that you should change yourself to please others. It is simply to acknowledge the reality of human psychology and behavior. The goal is to help you achieve your personal goals, whatever they may be. If getting in shape is one of them, then the book’s goal is to provide you with the best strategies and tools to do so.  \n  \nThird, I don’t think that people who read this book are stupid. On the contrary, I think they are smart and curious. They are interested in learning new ideas and improving themselves. They are willing to challenge their assumptions and experiment with different approaches. They are not satisfied with the status quo and they want to make a positive change in their lives. I admire and respect them for that.\n\n[flag](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/flagged\/new?resource_id=1628813&resource_type=CommunityAnswer&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so%2Fanswers%2F1628813-i-would-like-to-offer \"Flag this answer as inappropriate.\")\n\n- [2 likes](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/rating\/voters\/1628813?resource_type=CommunityAnswer) · [like](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/new?remember=true&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so)\n- [Comment](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/new?remember=true&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so)\n- [2 years ago](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so\/answers\/1628813-i-would-like-to-offer)\n\nWrite a comment...\n\n[More questions about Atomic Habits…](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/40121378-atomic-habits\/questions)\n\n[![Image for Atomic Habits](https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1655988385i\/40121378._UX75_.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/40121378-atomic-habits)\n\n[Atomic Habits](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/40121378-atomic-habits)\n\nby [James Clear](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/7327369.James_Clear) (Goodreads Author)\n\n- Want to Read ![saving…](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/loading-trans-ced157046184c3bc7c180ffbfc6825a4.gif)\n- Currently Reading ![saving…](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/loading-trans-ced157046184c3bc7c180ffbfc6825a4.gif)\n- Read ![saving…](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/loading-trans-ced157046184c3bc7c180ffbfc6825a4.gif)\n\nError rating book. Refresh and try again.\n\nRate this book\n\nClear rating\n\n[1 of 5 stars](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so \"did not like it\")[2 of 5 stars](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so \"it was ok\")[3 of 5 stars](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so \"liked it\")[4 of 5 stars](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so \"really liked it\")[5 of 5 stars](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/questions\/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so \"it was amazing\")\n\n## About Goodreads Q\\&A\nAsk and answer questions about books\\!\n\nYou can pose questions to the Goodreads community with **Reader Q\\&A**, or ask your favorite author a question with **Ask the Author**.\n\nSee [Featured Authors Answering Questions](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/featured_lists\/117-featured-authors-answering-questions)\n\n[Learn more](https:\/\/help.goodreads.com\/s\/topic\/0TO1H000000gjGpWAI\/ask-the-author)\n\n### Company\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/about\/us)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/jobs)\n- [Terms](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/about\/terms)\n- [Privacy](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/about\/privacy)\n- [Interest Based Ads](https:\/\/help.goodreads.com\/s\/article\/Goodreads-Interest-Based-Ads-Notice)\n- [Ad Preferences](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/adprefs)\n- [Help](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/help?action_type=help_web_footer)\n\n### Work with us\n- [Authors](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/program)\n- [Advertise](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/advertisers)\n- [Authors & ads blog](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/news?content_type=author_blogs)\n\n### Connect\n[![Goodreads on Facebook](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/site_footer\/footer_facebook-ea4ab848f8e86c5f5c98311bc9495a1b.svg)](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Goodreads\/) [![Goodreads on Twitter](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/site_footer\/footer_twitter-126b3ee80481a763f7fccb06ca03053c.svg)](https:\/\/twitter.com\/goodreads)\n\n[![Goodreads on Instagram](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/site_footer\/footer_instagram-d59e3887020f12bcdb12e6c539579d85.svg)](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goodreads\/) [![Goodreads on LinkedIn](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/site_footer\/footer_linkedin-5b820f4703eff965672594ef4d10e33c.svg)](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/goodreads-com\/)\n\n[![Download app for iOS](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/app\/badge-ios-desktop-homepage-6ac7ae16eabce57f6c855361656a7540.svg)](https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id355833469?pt=325668&ct=mw_footer&mt=8) [![Download app for Android](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/app\/badge-android-desktop-home-0f517cbae4d56c88a128d27a7bea1118.png)](https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.goodreads&utm_source=mw_footer&pcampaignid=MKT-Other-global-all-co-prtnr-py-PartBadge-Mar2515-1)\n\n- © 2026 Goodreads LLC\n- [Mobile version](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/toggle_mobile)\n\nWelcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.\n\n![Login animation](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/facebook\/login_animation-085464711e6c1ed5ba287a2f40ba3343.gif)","attrs_readable_markdown":"[![](https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/siteheaderbannerimages\/1768936947i\/667.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/blog\/show\/3050?ref=personapicks_eb)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/?ref=nav_home)\n- [My Books](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/review\/list?ref=nav_mybooks)\n- [Browse ▾](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book?ref=nav_brws)\n  \n  - [Recommendations](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/recommendations?ref=nav_brws_recs)\n  - [Choice Awards](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/choiceawards?ref=nav_brws_gca)\n  - [Genres](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres?ref=nav_brws_genres)\n  - [Giveaways](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/giveaway?ref=nav_brws_giveaways)\n  - [New Releases](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/popular_by_date\/2026\/2?ref=nav_brws_newrels)\n  - [Lists](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/list?ref=nav_brws_lists)\n  - [Explore](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book?ref=nav_brws_explore)\n  - [News & Interviews](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/news?ref=nav_brws_news)\n  \n  - [Art](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/art)\n  - [Biography](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/biography)\n  - [Business](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/business)\n  - [Children's](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/children-s)\n  - [Christian](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/christian)\n  - [Classics](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/classics)\n  - [Comics](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/comics)\n  - [Cookbooks](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/cookbooks)\n  - [Ebooks](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/ebooks)\n  - [Fantasy](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/fantasy)\n  \n  - [Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/fiction)\n  - [Graphic Novels](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/graphic-novels)\n  - [Historical Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/historical-fiction)\n  - [History](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/history)\n  - [Horror](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/horror)\n  - [Memoir](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/memoir)\n  - [Music](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/music)\n  - [Mystery](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/mystery)\n  - [Nonfiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/non-fiction)\n  - [Poetry](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/poetry)\n  \n  - [Psychology](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/psychology)\n  - [Romance](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/romance)\n  - [Science](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/science)\n  - [Science Fiction](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/science-fiction)\n  - [Self Help](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/self-help)\n  - [Sports](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/sports)\n  - [Thriller](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/thriller)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/travel)\n  - [Young Adult](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres\/young-adult)\n  - [More Genres](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/genres)\n\n[![Chanda Thomsen](https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/users\/1366380970i\/19578559._UX100_CR0,16,100,100_.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/show\/19578559-chanda-thomsen)\n\n## This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy \"tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure\"? Maybe his first habit he could break would be to learn how to do that himself. I am told in the audible version that \"getting in shape increases your dating prospects\"? Really? Yuck. So unhelpful. Are people really this stupid? Apparently I am for reading it.\n\n[![](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/nophoto\/user\/u_100x100-259587f1619f5253426a4fa6fb508831.png)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/show\/171293030-balukov)\n\n[BALUKOV](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/user\/show\/171293030-balukov)\n\nI would like to offer a different perspective on some of the points you raised.\n\nFirst, the story about the guy who tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure is not meant to be taken literally. It is a metaphor for how small changes can lead to big results. The point is that by changing his environment, he made it easier to adopt a new habit. He didn’t have to rely on willpower or motivation. He just followed the cue that was already there. This is one of the core principles of habit formation that's explained in the book.\n\nSecond, the statement that “getting in shape increases your dating prospects” is not a value judgment or a moral claim. It is a factual observation based on research and data. Studies have shown that physical attractiveness plays a significant role in mate selection and romantic outcomes. This is not to say that appearance is the only factor that matters, or that you should change yourself to please others. It is simply to acknowledge the reality of human psychology and behavior. The goal is to help you achieve your personal goals, whatever they may be. If getting in shape is one of them, then the book’s goal is to provide you with the best strategies and tools to do so.\n\nThird, I don’t think that people who read this book are stupid. On the contrary, I think they are smart and curious. They are interested in learning new ideas and improving themselves. They are willing to challenge their assumptions and experiment with different approaches. They are not satisfied with the status quo and they want to make a positive change in their lives. I admire and respect them for that.\n\n[![Image for Atomic Habits](https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1655988385i\/40121378._UX75_.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/40121378-atomic-habits)\n\nWelcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.\n\n![Login animation](https:\/\/s.gr-assets.com\/assets\/facebook\/login_animation-085464711e6c1ed5ba287a2f40ba3343.gif)","meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

Query:

Response:

4. Spam/Ban Check

Query:

Response:

5. Seen Status Check

ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled

📄

INDEXABLE

✅

CRAWLED

2 months ago

🤖

ROBOTS ALLOWED

Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	2.1 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property	Value
URL	https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so
Last Crawled	2026-02-18 05:56:29 (2 months ago)
First Indexed	not set
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	This book is awful. The stories were so... — Atomic Habits Q&A
Meta Description	Question about Atomic Habits: “This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy "tells his wife to make an appointment for..., Question about Atomic Habits: “This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy "tells his wife to make an appointment for...
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	Home My Books Browse ▾ Recommendations Choice Awards Genres Giveaways New Releases Lists Explore News & Interviews Art Biography Business Children's Christian Classics Comics Cookbooks Ebooks Fantasy Fiction Graphic Novels Historical Fiction History Horror Memoir Music Mystery Nonfiction Poetry Psychology Romance Science Science Fiction Self Help Sports Thriller Travel Young Adult More Genres This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy "tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure"? Maybe his first habit he could break would be to learn how to do that himself. I am told in the audible version that "getting in shape increases your dating prospects"? Really? Yuck. So unhelpful. Are people really this stupid? Apparently I am for reading it. BALUKOV I would like to offer a different perspective on some of the points you raised. First, the story about the guy who tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure is not meant to be taken literally. It is a metaphor for how small changes can lead to big results. The point is that by changing his environment, he made it easier to adopt a new habit. He didn’t have to rely on willpower or motivation. He just followed the cue that was already there. This is one of the core principles of habit formation that's explained in the book. Second, the statement that “getting in shape increases your dating prospects” is not a value judgment or a moral claim. It is a factual observation based on research and data. Studies have shown that physical attractiveness plays a significant role in mate selection and romantic outcomes. This is not to say that appearance is the only factor that matters, or that you should change yourself to please others. It is simply to acknowledge the reality of human psychology and behavior. The goal is to help you achieve your personal goals, whatever they may be. If getting in shape is one of them, then the book’s goal is to provide you with the best strategies and tools to do so. Third, I don’t think that people who read this book are stupid. On the contrary, I think they are smart and curious. They are interested in learning new ideas and improving themselves. They are willing to challenge their assumptions and experiment with different approaches. They are not satisfied with the status quo and they want to make a positive change in their lives. I admire and respect them for that. Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.
Markdown	[![](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/siteheaderbannerimages/1768936947i/667.jpg)](https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/3050?ref=personapicks_eb) - [Home](https://www.goodreads.com/?ref=nav_home) - [My Books](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list?ref=nav_mybooks) - [Browse ▾](https://www.goodreads.com/book?ref=nav_brws) - [Recommendations](https://www.goodreads.com/recommendations?ref=nav_brws_recs) - [Choice Awards](https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards?ref=nav_brws_gca) - [Genres](https://www.goodreads.com/genres?ref=nav_brws_genres) - [Giveaways](https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway?ref=nav_brws_giveaways) - [New Releases](https://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by_date/2026/2?ref=nav_brws_newrels) - [Lists](https://www.goodreads.com/list?ref=nav_brws_lists) - [Explore](https://www.goodreads.com/book?ref=nav_brws_explore) - [News & Interviews](https://www.goodreads.com/news?ref=nav_brws_news) Genres - [Art](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/art) - [Biography](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/biography) - [Business](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/business) - [Children's](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/children-s) - [Christian](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/christian) - [Classics](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/classics) - [Comics](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/comics) - [Cookbooks](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/cookbooks) - [Ebooks](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/ebooks) - [Fantasy](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fantasy) - [Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fiction) - [Graphic Novels](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/graphic-novels) - [Historical Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/historical-fiction) - [History](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/history) - [Horror](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/horror) - [Memoir](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/memoir) - [Music](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/music) - [Mystery](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/mystery) - [Nonfiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/non-fiction) - [Poetry](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/poetry) - [Psychology](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/psychology) - [Romance](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/romance) - [Science](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/science) - [Science Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/science-fiction) - [Self Help](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/self-help) - [Sports](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/sports) - [Thriller](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/thriller) - [Travel](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/travel) - [Young Adult](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/young-adult) - [More Genres](https://www.goodreads.com/genres) - [Community ▾](https://www.goodreads.com/group?ref=nav_comm) - [Groups](https://www.goodreads.com/group?ref=nav_comm_groups) - [Quotes](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes?ref=nav_comm_quotes) - [Ask the Author](https://www.goodreads.com/ask_the_author?ref=nav_comm_askauthor) - [Sign In](https://www.goodreads.com/user/sign_in?returnurl=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so) - [Join](https://www.goodreads.com/user/sign_up) [Sign up](https://www.goodreads.com/user/sign_up) ![Dismiss](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/gr/icons/icon_close_white-dbf4152deeef5bd3915d5d12210bf05f.svg) ![]() [View profile]() - [Profile]() - [Friends]() - [Groups]() - [Discussions]() - [Comments]() - [Reading Challenge]() - [Kindle Notes & Highlights]() - [Quotes]() - [Favorite genres]() - [Friends’ recommendations]() - [Account settings]() - [Help]() - [Sign out]() - [Home](https://www.goodreads.com/?ref=nav_home) - [My Books](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list?ref=nav_mybooks) - [Browse ▾](https://www.goodreads.com/book?ref=nav_brws) - [Recommendations](https://www.goodreads.com/recommendations?ref=nav_brws_recs) - [Choice Awards](https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards?ref=nav_brws_gca) - [Genres](https://www.goodreads.com/genres?ref=nav_brws_genres) - [Giveaways](https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway?ref=nav_brws_giveaways) - [New Releases](https://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by_date/2026/2?ref=nav_brws_newrels) - [Lists](https://www.goodreads.com/list?ref=nav_brws_lists) - [Explore](https://www.goodreads.com/book?ref=nav_brws_explore) - [News & Interviews](https://www.goodreads.com/news?ref=nav_brws_news) Genres - [Art](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/art) - [Biography](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/biography) - [Business](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/business) - [Children's](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/children-s) - [Christian](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/christian) - [Classics](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/classics) - [Comics](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/comics) - [Cookbooks](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/cookbooks) - [Ebooks](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/ebooks) - [Fantasy](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fantasy) - [Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fiction) - [Graphic Novels](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/graphic-novels) - [Historical Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/historical-fiction) - [History](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/history) - [Horror](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/horror) - [Memoir](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/memoir) - [Music](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/music) - [Mystery](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/mystery) - [Nonfiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/non-fiction) - [Poetry](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/poetry) - [Psychology](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/psychology) - [Romance](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/romance) - [Science](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/science) - [Science Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/science-fiction) - [Self Help](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/self-help) - [Sports](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/sports) - [Thriller](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/thriller) - [Travel](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/travel) - [Young Adult](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/young-adult) - [More Genres](https://www.goodreads.com/genres) - [Community ▾](https://www.goodreads.com/group?ref=nav_comm) - [Groups](https://www.goodreads.com/group?ref=nav_comm_groups) - [Quotes](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes?ref=nav_comm_quotes) - [Ask the Author](https://www.goodreads.com/ask_the_author?ref=nav_comm_askauthor) [![Chanda Thomsen](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/users/1366380970i/19578559._UX100_CR0,16,100,100_.jpg)](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19578559-chanda-thomsen) [Chanda Thomsen](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19578559-chanda-thomsen) asked: # This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy "tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure"? Maybe his first habit he could break would be to learn how to do that himself. I am told in the audible version that "getting in shape increases your dating prospects"? Really? Yuck. So unhelpful. Are people really this stupid? Apparently I am for reading it. [flag](https://www.goodreads.com/flagged/new?resource_id=1542470&resource_type=CommunityQuestion&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470 "Flag this question as inappropriate.") - [like](https://www.goodreads.com/user/new?remember=true&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so) - [7 years ago](https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so) - 1 answer To answer questions about [Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits), [please sign up](https://www.goodreads.com/user/new). [![](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_100x100-259587f1619f5253426a4fa6fb508831.png)](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/171293030-balukov) [BALUKOV](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/171293030-balukov) I would like to offer a different perspective on some of the points you raised. First, the story about the guy who tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure is not meant to be taken literally. It is a metaphor for how small changes can lead to big results. The point is that by changing his environment, he made it easier to adopt a new habit. He didn’t have to rely on willpower or motivation. He just followed the cue that was already there. This is one of the core principles of habit formation that's explained in the book. Second, the statement that “getting in shape increases your dating prospects” is not a value judgment or a moral claim. It is a factual observation based on research and data. Studies have shown that physical attractiveness plays a significant role in mate selection and romantic outcomes. This is not to say that appearance is the only factor that matters, or that you should change yourself to please others. It is simply to acknowledge the reality of human psychology and behavior. The goal is to help you achieve your personal goals, whatever they may be. If getting in shape is one of them, then the book’s goal is to provide you with the best strategies and tools to do so. Third, I don’t think that people who read this book are stupid. On the contrary, I think they are smart and curious. They are interested in learning new ideas and improving themselves. They are willing to challenge their assumptions and experiment with different approaches. They are not satisfied with the status quo and they want to make a positive change in their lives. I admire and respect them for that. [flag](https://www.goodreads.com/flagged/new?resource_id=1628813&resource_type=CommunityAnswer&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so%2Fanswers%2F1628813-i-would-like-to-offer "Flag this answer as inappropriate.") - [2 likes](https://www.goodreads.com/rating/voters/1628813?resource_type=CommunityAnswer) · [like](https://www.goodreads.com/user/new?remember=true&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so) - [Comment](https://www.goodreads.com/user/new?remember=true&return_url=%2Fquestions%2F1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so) - [2 years ago](https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so/answers/1628813-i-would-like-to-offer) Write a comment... [More questions about Atomic Habits…](https://www.goodreads.com/book/40121378-atomic-habits/questions) [![Image for Atomic Habits](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1655988385i/40121378._UX75_.jpg)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits) [Atomic Habits](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits) by [James Clear](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7327369.James_Clear) (Goodreads Author) - Want to Read ![saving…](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/loading-trans-ced157046184c3bc7c180ffbfc6825a4.gif) - Currently Reading ![saving…](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/loading-trans-ced157046184c3bc7c180ffbfc6825a4.gif) - Read ![saving…](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/loading-trans-ced157046184c3bc7c180ffbfc6825a4.gif) Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating [1 of 5 stars](https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so "did not like it")[2 of 5 stars](https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so "it was ok")[3 of 5 stars](https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so "liked it")[4 of 5 stars](https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so "really liked it")[5 of 5 stars](https://www.goodreads.com/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so "it was amazing") ## About Goodreads Q\&A Ask and answer questions about books\! You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q\&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author. See [Featured Authors Answering Questions](https://www.goodreads.com/featured_lists/117-featured-authors-answering-questions) [Learn more](https://help.goodreads.com/s/topic/0TO1H000000gjGpWAI/ask-the-author) ### Company - [About us](https://www.goodreads.com/about/us) - [Careers](https://www.goodreads.com/jobs) - [Terms](https://www.goodreads.com/about/terms) - [Privacy](https://www.goodreads.com/about/privacy) - [Interest Based Ads](https://help.goodreads.com/s/article/Goodreads-Interest-Based-Ads-Notice) - [Ad Preferences](https://www.goodreads.com/adprefs) - [Help](https://www.goodreads.com/help?action_type=help_web_footer) ### Work with us - [Authors](https://www.goodreads.com/author/program) - [Advertise](https://www.goodreads.com/advertisers) - [Authors & ads blog](https://www.goodreads.com/news?content_type=author_blogs) ### Connect [![Goodreads on Facebook](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/site_footer/footer_facebook-ea4ab848f8e86c5f5c98311bc9495a1b.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/Goodreads/) [![Goodreads on Twitter](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/site_footer/footer_twitter-126b3ee80481a763f7fccb06ca03053c.svg)](https://twitter.com/goodreads) [![Goodreads on Instagram](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/site_footer/footer_instagram-d59e3887020f12bcdb12e6c539579d85.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/goodreads/) [![Goodreads on LinkedIn](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/site_footer/footer_linkedin-5b820f4703eff965672594ef4d10e33c.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodreads-com/) [![Download app for iOS](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/app/badge-ios-desktop-homepage-6ac7ae16eabce57f6c855361656a7540.svg)](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id355833469?pt=325668&ct=mw_footer&mt=8) [![Download app for Android](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/app/badge-android-desktop-home-0f517cbae4d56c88a128d27a7bea1118.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodreads&utm_source=mw_footer&pcampaignid=MKT-Other-global-all-co-prtnr-py-PartBadge-Mar2515-1) - © 2026 Goodreads LLC - [Mobile version](https://www.goodreads.com/toggle_mobile) Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. ![Login animation](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/facebook/login_animation-085464711e6c1ed5ba287a2f40ba3343.gif)
Readable Markdown	[![](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/siteheaderbannerimages/1768936947i/667.jpg)](https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/3050?ref=personapicks_eb) - [Home](https://www.goodreads.com/?ref=nav_home) - [My Books](https://www.goodreads.com/review/list?ref=nav_mybooks) - [Browse ▾](https://www.goodreads.com/book?ref=nav_brws) - [Recommendations](https://www.goodreads.com/recommendations?ref=nav_brws_recs) - [Choice Awards](https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards?ref=nav_brws_gca) - [Genres](https://www.goodreads.com/genres?ref=nav_brws_genres) - [Giveaways](https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway?ref=nav_brws_giveaways) - [New Releases](https://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by_date/2026/2?ref=nav_brws_newrels) - [Lists](https://www.goodreads.com/list?ref=nav_brws_lists) - [Explore](https://www.goodreads.com/book?ref=nav_brws_explore) - [News & Interviews](https://www.goodreads.com/news?ref=nav_brws_news) - [Art](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/art) - [Biography](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/biography) - [Business](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/business) - [Children's](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/children-s) - [Christian](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/christian) - [Classics](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/classics) - [Comics](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/comics) - [Cookbooks](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/cookbooks) - [Ebooks](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/ebooks) - [Fantasy](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fantasy) - [Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fiction) - [Graphic Novels](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/graphic-novels) - [Historical Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/historical-fiction) - [History](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/history) - [Horror](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/horror) - [Memoir](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/memoir) - [Music](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/music) - [Mystery](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/mystery) - [Nonfiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/non-fiction) - [Poetry](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/poetry) - [Psychology](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/psychology) - [Romance](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/romance) - [Science](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/science) - [Science Fiction](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/science-fiction) - [Self Help](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/self-help) - [Sports](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/sports) - [Thriller](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/thriller) - [Travel](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/travel) - [Young Adult](https://www.goodreads.com/genres/young-adult) - [More Genres](https://www.goodreads.com/genres) [![Chanda Thomsen](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/users/1366380970i/19578559._UX100_CR0,16,100,100_.jpg)](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19578559-chanda-thomsen) ## This book is awful. The stories were so painfully awful and unrelatable. A guy "tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure"? Maybe his first habit he could break would be to learn how to do that himself. I am told in the audible version that "getting in shape increases your dating prospects"? Really? Yuck. So unhelpful. Are people really this stupid? Apparently I am for reading it. [![](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_100x100-259587f1619f5253426a4fa6fb508831.png)](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/171293030-balukov) [BALUKOV](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/171293030-balukov) I would like to offer a different perspective on some of the points you raised. First, the story about the guy who tells his wife to make an appointment for his first manicure is not meant to be taken literally. It is a metaphor for how small changes can lead to big results. The point is that by changing his environment, he made it easier to adopt a new habit. He didn’t have to rely on willpower or motivation. He just followed the cue that was already there. This is one of the core principles of habit formation that's explained in the book. Second, the statement that “getting in shape increases your dating prospects” is not a value judgment or a moral claim. It is a factual observation based on research and data. Studies have shown that physical attractiveness plays a significant role in mate selection and romantic outcomes. This is not to say that appearance is the only factor that matters, or that you should change yourself to please others. It is simply to acknowledge the reality of human psychology and behavior. The goal is to help you achieve your personal goals, whatever they may be. If getting in shape is one of them, then the book’s goal is to provide you with the best strategies and tools to do so. Third, I don’t think that people who read this book are stupid. On the contrary, I think they are smart and curious. They are interested in learning new ideas and improving themselves. They are willing to challenge their assumptions and experiment with different approaches. They are not satisfied with the status quo and they want to make a positive change in their lives. I admire and respect them for that. [![Image for Atomic Habits](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1655988385i/40121378._UX75_.jpg)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits) Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. ![Login animation](https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/facebook/login_animation-085464711e6c1ed5ba287a2f40ba3343.gif)
Shard	67 (laksa)
Root Hash	10759773272846208067
Unparsed URL	com,goodreads!www,/questions/1542470-this-book-is-awful-the-stories-were-so s443