Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg

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The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Portrait of Charles Duhigg
Written byCharles Duhigg

Journalist Charles Duhigg explains the science of habits through stories from people, companies and communities, and shows how understanding the habit loop makes change possible.

  • Published2012
  • GenreSelf-improvement
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  • want habits that actually stick

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  1. 01The habit loop

    Habits run on a cue, a routine and a reward.

  2. 02Keep the cue and reward

    Change a habit by swapping in a new routine.

  3. 03Belief helps change last

    Changes stick more often when people believe they can change, often with support from others.

  4. 04Keystone habits

    Some habits, like exercise, trigger other good changes.

  5. 05You are responsible

    Once you know how a habit works, you have the power to change it.

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