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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

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"The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business" by author Charles Duhigg delves into the exploration of human habits, from personal to societal levels. It provides insights into habit formation, change, and the impact habits have on individuals and organizations. is structured in three sections covering personal habits, corporate angles, and societal perspectives, using real-life examples to illustrate problems and solutions related to habits.

Writing/Prose:

Duhigg's writing combines storytelling with scientific research, making complex concepts easily digestible.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative revolves around the formation of habits, using both personal and societal examples to illustrate how habits can dictate behavior.

Setting:

The setting encompasses a variety of personal and societal contexts, illustrating habits in diverse environments.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally good, although some readers find certain sections repetitive or overly lengthy.
In the fall of 1993, a man who would upend much of what we know about habits walked into a laboratory in San Diego for a scheduled appointment. He was elderly, a shade over six feet tall, and neatly d...

Notes:

Habits are hardwired for evolutionary reasons and help our brains handle everyday tasks efficiently.
The habit loop consists of a cue, a routine, and a reward.
Duhigg argues that to change a habit, one must keep the same cue and reward but change the routine.
Rosa Parks' act of defiance became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement due to her connections across social strata.
Corporations like Target analyze consumer habits to optimize marketing strategies and boost sales.
Alcoholics Anonymous helps members shift from drinking to attending meetings, effectively replacing one habit with another.
Keystone habits are essential because they can influence and create numerous positive changes in different aspects of life.
Belief in the possibility of change, often fostered through community support, is critical to sustaining new habits.

From The Publisher:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

This instant classic explores how we can change our lives by changing our habits.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal

Financial Times

In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.

With a new Afterword by the author

"Sharp, provocative, and useful."-Jim Collins

"Few [books] become essential manuals for business and living. The Power of Habit is an exception. Charles Duhigg not only explains how habits are formed but how to kick bad ones and hang on to the good."-Financial Times

"A flat-out great read."-David Allen, bestselling author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

"You'll never look at yourself, your organization, or your world quite the same way."-Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind

"Entertaining . . . enjoyable . . . fascinating . . . a serious look at the science of habit formation and change."-The New York Times Book Review

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1 comment(s)

It Was OK
4 months

Interesting to read how the brain works with habit.

 

About the Author:

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National…

 
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