THE POWER OF HABIT
BY CHARLES DUHIGG
Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change
Contents
What’s it about?
Habits are behavior loops that allow complex thought to occur
Find the reward you are craving, and you can rewrite a habit
Keystone habits unlock the secret of revolutionary change
Personal habits are integral to daily life
Habits are the basis of major social changes
Retailers use habits to understand how we shop
Positive habits can restructure and reform a business
Gain the power to control your habits through understanding
Final summary
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What’s it about?
The Power of Habit is about identifying and understanding bad habits so that they can be changed into positive habits that will improve our lives. By getting to grips with how our habits are formed and what drives them, we can learn to successfully alter them in ways that stick. We can also learn how to avoid the frustrating but common practice of reverting to bad habits in times of stress.
Most of us do not realize how heavily habits impact our lives, but they actually dictate much of what we do on a regular basis. Your day is composed of many little habits that drive your regular routine, almost like an autopilot that you don’t realize is engaged. Controlling these habits gives you control over your life, and places you firmly behind the wheel no matter the situation.
Habits not only impact our personal life, but also dictate social groups, political movements, and professional processes. When great social changes take place, such as the emergence of a civil rights movement or the formation of a new government, important habits can be found at the core of it all. And businesses and organizations find that, in order to achieve success, their leaders must form and encourage the right habits at every level.