James Clear
American author (born 1986)
James Clear (born January 22, 1986) is an American writer. Raised in Hamilton, Ohio, and receiving education from Denison University and Ohio State University, he is best known for his 2018 self-help book Atomic Habits.
01Early life and education
James Clear lived on a farm with his grandparents. Raised in Hamilton, Ohio, Clear received his degree in biomechanics from Denison University in 2008, where he was the captain of the baseball team. After completing his undergraduate studies, Clear transferred to Ohio State University, where he would receive his MBA degree. 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.
02Career
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.
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