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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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Format: TradePaperback
Author: Duhigg, Charles
ISBN: 9780812981605
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 7.95 x 0.95
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Year: 2014

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Not a self-help book. Science behind how habits create success

Meredith S. - 2 years 7 months ago

Habits. That word often conjures up negative associations. Likely, because it brings to mind the bad habits you've acquired and want to be rid of Vices, if you will. But, let's not forget to think about the power of a good habit. How, with lots of practice and repetition, you can become skilled at complex behaviors. Your mind and body work together to establish patterns, which over time, make even the most complicated tasks easier. What if we could tap into that power? Could you learn a new language? Play the guitar? Write a book? Exercise more regularly? Could you transform your life? This entertaining and enlightening book that explores that notion. First thing to note about this book: it's not a self-help book. The Power of Habit dives into the topics of social psychology, clinical psychology and neuroscience. It uncovers real stories of successful leaders like Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz, former NFL coach Tony Dungy, civil-rights icon Rosa Parks, and how they channeled the power of habits. A first step, Duhigg says, is belief. Believe that change is possible.
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Science-filled but Actionable

Kyle H. - 4 years 11 months ago

This is a science-filled text on what makes a habit. That said, there are some actionable steps to change our own habits. My favorite bit was about the founding of AA. What a heroic organization. It’s worth a read to give you some oomph for a post-Covid life! #springpicks

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Not a self-help book. Science behind how habits create success

Science-filled but Actionable