When I played tennis last night, my nose was badly hurt by my own racket. It happened during what might have been the last ball of the game. I was exhausted at that moment, yet tried my best to hit the ball with my forehand. Unable to control the racket properly, it struck my nose severely. My nose seemed displaced—quite seriously. Fortunately, I felt much better by the time I arrived at the hospital. This incident reminded me of the injury James Clear described in his book “Atomic Habits.” I’ve been lacking practice recently due to back pain. My core strength is insufficient, which highlights my need for more regular practice. The older I get, the more consistent practice I seem to require.
And below is the quote by AI, desc what James Clear’s story:
James Clear, the author of “Atomic Habits,” experienced a severe injury in high school that he discusses in his book. During his sophomore year, he was struck in the face with a baseball bat when a classmate took a full swing. The injury was so severe that Clear fell into a coma. This devastating accident became a turning point in his life and later influenced his philosophy about habits and personal improvement. His recovery process required him to rebuild his life through small, consistent changes—which became the foundation for his “atomic habits” concept.