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The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change
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The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg explores the science behind why habits exist and how they can be changed. It delves into the behavioural patterns of individuals, organisations, and societies, revealing the powerful impact of routines on our lives. Using engaging case studies, Duhigg illustrates how understanding and reshaping habits can lead to positive transformations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding how habits work and want to learn practical strategies for creating positive changes in your life. It offers insights into the science behind habits and provides real-life examples to illustrate its points, making it both informative and engaging.

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The Power of Habit

Takes you to the edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. This book brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. It shows, by harnessing this science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.

An award-winning journalist reveals the secrets of why you do what you do - and how to change

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In The Power of Habit, award-winning journalist Charles Duhigg delves into the intricate world of habits and their profound impact on our daily lives. This enthralling book is a comprehensive exploration of the scientific principles behind habit formation, revealing how habits are formed, sustained, and altered. Through captivating storytelling and meticulous research, Duhigg illustrates why habits exist and how they can be changed, providing valuable insights into personal growth, organisational success, and societal transformation.

Through a fascinating journey, readers are introduced to individuals and organisations that have successfully transformed their habits. Duhigg investigates why some people and companies struggle to make lasting changes despite years of effort, while others seem to undergo remarkable transformations almost overnight. He brings readers into the laboratories of neuroscientists who explore how habits function and where they reside in the brain.

The book features compelling case studies, including the stories of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. By analysing these examples, Duhigg demonstrates how the development of the right habits was crucial to their extraordinary successes.

The Power of Habit presents a persuasive argument that understanding the science behind habits is the key to achieving a wide range of personal and professional goals. Whether you aim to exercise regularly, lose weight, raise exceptional children, become more productive, or build revolutionary companies, this book offers empowering discoveries and practical strategies.

By harnessing this new science, we have the potential to transform our businesses, communities, and lives. Duhigg's skillful writing combines intellectual rigor with practical advice, making The Power of Habit an essential manual for anyone seeking to create positive change.

The Power of Habit has received high praise from notable figures:

Andrew Hill, Financial Times: "An essential manual for business and living."

Daniel H. Pink: "Once you read this book, you'll never look at yourself, your organisation, or your world quite the same way."

The Economist: "This is a first-rate book—based on an impressive mass of research, written in a lively style and providing just the right balance of intellectual seriousness with practical advice on how to break our bad habits."

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Sharp, provocative, and useful, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is praised as an essential manual for both business and personal development. Reviews highlight its engaging examination of habit formation, backed by extensive research and real-world examples. The book is described as entertaining, insightful, and intellectually serious, offering practical advice on how to break bad habits and form good ones. Its narrative style and scientific backing have made it a fascinating read for many.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847946249

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Random House Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times and the author of The Power of Habit. He is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.

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