The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg

The Power of Habit

By Charles Duhigg

  • Release Date: 2012-02-28
  • Genre: Management & Leadership
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Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD • This instant classic explores how we can change our lives by changing our habits.

“Few [books] become essential manuals for business and living. The Power of Habit is an exception.”—Financial Times


A WALL STREET JOURNAL AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

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

Reviews

  • Habit

    5
    By Ceasardaniel
    I understand my self more. I love it.
  • Wow

    5
    By Brittany J.O
    I loved the break down of habits in each chapter. This is a great book I think everyone should read!
  • Bravo !

    5
    By Thcthc213
    Such an amazing insight , beautiful, astonishing , A MUST READ !
  • Beautiful Book

    5
    By seansscrewed
    If you like this book and started reading it too change your own life I’d recommend Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
  • Very insightful.

    4
    By M_Lubo
    Great vignettes and anecdotes that demonstrate the power of habit and the optimism that we can change.
  • Very interesting read!

    5
    By Kijo02
    I liked that it was written for everyone to understand. Some books like this use big fancy words or complex subjects, but this was developed nicely! I really enjoyed it
  • Much needed!

    5
    By Hie_roe_glyphics
    This book was amazing. The author does an amazing job of detailing how the human brain works in relation to habit formation; and even gives us a “solution” for reshaping bad habits.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Eric Bondurant
    Worth the time!
  • Everyone should have to read this book.

    5
    By rocen kween
    I am completely astonished by what I have learned about myself, and the human brain from reading this. I really think that no matter what field, or walk of life that you are in this book will put you on a path you didn’t even realize you needed.
  • Habit

    5
    By 03011988
    Awesome book