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

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 exis...show more

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416 pages

Average rating: 7.35

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JShrestha
Aug 25, 2023
9/10 stars
Between the case studies and psychology lab studies, this book offers a look into why we form habits and the success of form the pattern. It's a good book to help develop a change.
Ishallynn
Jul 14, 2023
10/10 stars
An exceptional book indicating how habits are developed. Both good and bad, and methods of changing the habit loop. Enjoyed reading :)
brilaw23
Jul 11, 2023
8/10 stars
a book that finally breaks down why and how habits are formed and how to change them. truly enlightening and a perfect start if you are looking to create new habits!
E Clou
May 10, 2023
7/10 stars
This is hodgepodge of how to change personal bad habits, ways to use habits against consumers in marketing, how to organize social groups by utilizing psychology, and random thoughts on habits versus free will. I did think the part on organizing social change in the context of the Civil Right Movement was interesting.

If you're trying to change a personal habit you can just read the appendix. Basically: find the cue, and then find a new reward. Gr...read more
Agnx1126
May 05, 2023
9/10 stars
Very useful tools for creating habits and changing behaviors

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