The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

By: Charles Duhigg

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

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

©2012 Charles Duhigg (P)2012 Random House, Inc.

Very enjoyable and useful information.

I guess I was expecting something a little different when, bur this is not a how-to book. It is more focused on the scientific and psychological explanations of how the brain works and forms patterns and habits. It picks up on interesting cases of people with good and bad habits. But in the end, it is a useful tool to apply in your own life in order to be able to identify your own patterns and habits and maybe change them for the better.

A must read for anyone seeking success in life!

great insights, great performance, and great stories to backup those insights! I really couldn't stop listening!

it's great

l learn about your habits and how to control them which makes alot of sense

Ver Enlightening.

Very insightful with stories and facts. From Target marketing analysis to Starbucks friendly charm by first name.

Great book!

Gained a much better understanding of the “Power of Habit”. This is worth your time.

amazing very informative book on habit change and

very great book on how habits are created and sustained how we can change them. also very interesting look into how habits can make or break companies and how habits can create social changes and support social movements. everyone should read this book, kids should read it in school. it's a life changing book and that is not an overstatement

Excellent eye openers on habits and how they work

There were a lot of great stories in this book that help you understand the brain works and how to get started for yourself. I would recommend for anyone looking to better understand their own habits and how to change them.

excellent book

read many books on habit. this one trumps them all! great job to the author

Superb!

I’m so glad I read this book it was super interesting and helpful and surprising!

I was honestly sad that it came to an end!

Easily understood and well written. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to chapter after chapter of this book. Relatable, supported content really kept me engaged and excited to keep reading/listening!