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James Clear’s Atomic Habits takes a fresh look at productivity through the lens of identity. Instead of viewing actions merely as tasks to be accomplished, Clear suggests that every action serves as a vote towards the identity we wish to embody. For instance, reading transforms an individual from someone who simply reads into a 'reader', and running converts them from just someone who runs into a 'runner'. This perspective invites a profound question: how do our daily habits shape who we become over time? Carol emphasizes that productivity should not solely be measured by actions done but rather by the transformation one undergoes through those actions.