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 … 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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One of the most thought-provoking and educational books I have read. Delves into the science of why we do the habitual things we do and how to introduce new habits into our lives and society. Highly recommended!
If you wonder how you can keep your New Year’s resolutions, read this book. With interesting examples the authors explain why it’s so hard to change your habits, and, more importantly, how to change. The science behind change is explained, but not overwhelming.
Excellent, practical, life-changing information. Plus it was very readable.
This is the one and the only book you need to read about habits. Incredibly well researched and written, it is a joy to read in addition to conveying life-changing information. I actually listened to the audio version of this book about five years ago while one of my kids was at soccer practice. It sure made going to soccer practice a joy! This …
The Power of Habit was an interesting read. I am working on developing better habits and systems in my own life, so it was fascinating to learn how serious of an impact our habits have on us.
Now, this isn’t a how-to manual to create habits that will give you a perfect life. It’s more about understanding the psychology behind our habits.
The …
For anyone who has wanted to change a habit or create a better life for themselves or a company. Quite a bit of new brain science included. I read it in one day.
This book was helpful and worthwhile reading. Things I read in this book several years ago have stayed with me or come to me in *aha* moments every now and then. Reading this book and Gretchen Rubin’s book on habits (Better than Before) together was more helpful than reading this book alone, but I also think Better than Before wouldn’t have been …
It helped me when I was struggling to replace a bad habit by a good one, namely reading instead of drinking. It’s working, now I read much more and drink less.
Want to figure out a better you? Great way to accomplish it. Gives insite into the way we think and why we do what we do over and over again.
Would recommend to anyone.
The Power Of Habit was a great book for me. Understanding the motivations and triggers that cause habits help me to learn more about myself. The human is a complex being. Knowing more about the things that cause us to act the way we do and respond allows us the opportunity to change if we desire.
The author was also able to convey the …
The Power of Habit reads easily and is informative about its subject. There are a few practical applications of the ideas presented, but it’s mostly background and case studies. This is a well-presented treatise, not a manual for a better life. I’m glad I read it.
Very interesting information on how habits are made in the brain & how
To develop new habits. Also, information about triggers of a habit that are in
The environment and used by food industry among other industries.
I try to alternate reading fiction and nonfiction books. This one was on offer at 99p on Amazon last week so thought I’d give it a read. A really good book, very informative and well written. It is peppered with science but not too dry. There are anecdotes and case studies with the theories behind them and then a list of ways to improve your life …
One of the best books out there about habit building.
3.5 stars
As I get older, I find that brain science is remarkably fascinating to me. Thus, a book all about how the brain responds to habits was right up my alley. The stories of various people and their habits told throughout the book were very interesting and, of course, I was very drawn in by the studies and research. The stories are told in a …
There is some really good information in this book about why things become habits and how to change them.
I cannot say it is a bad or good book because it is giving a lot of examples from individuals and companies as how they developed atomic habits and be successful. There are several very simple applications to show you the path but it is generally a knowledge book. If you would like to understand why it is good from the examples, it is a good book. …
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Extremely insightful. Enjoyable read with a balance of information and practical implementation ideas.
Fascinating and enlightening! I read this as part of a course for writers, but what I learned is highly applicable in many more areas of my life.