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.

Life changing

This book made me aware of my daily habits and gave me a great insight on how to change them if they are not helping me. I used to be a procrastinator and a obsessive snacker. But now I’m replacing them with better habits and getting more productive at work.
Highly recommended!

Absolute masterpiece!!! :)

I believe that this book can change a lot of people's lifes! Big thanks to the author!

The best book ever read

I am a non-native English speaker, somehow I managed to understand the boo so well!

Life Changing

I am one who doesn't often make reviews, but I absolutely had to for The Power of Habit. This is a powerful, engaging book that I recommend to all friends, family and those reading this review. From start to finish, I had started changing many habits of mine with noticable results after the second week.

I found it very interesting

The book was very informative and gave me a good understanding about how habits steer our everyday life. It’s a good listen if your ready to make some changes for yourself.

Exactly What I Expected Plus Some

Just finished the book. It approached this topic in ways that I anticipated; however, the use of real life stories and examples exceeded my expectations. It really covers lots of ground in many areas.

So interesting!

This was such a great book. Very well researched. Very interesting. I really enjoyed it!

Excellent

The read inspired me to make change myself. The anecdotal manner of the book made complete sense.

Mixed feelings

Liked some parts of the book not all
Mixed feelings about this book
Some are good and helpful points

Definitely worth sticking with

I'll admit that, upon starting out, I struggled to listen to the narrator's voice. I wasn't sure if this was a book that could keep me engaged. However, after hearing high praise for the book from others, I stuck it out and made myself keep listening. I'm very glad I did so. After getting used to the narrator's voice and getting deeper into the book, it was very enjoyable. The life-tools offered are backed by research, and the real-life examples shared are so interesting. This book is worth the listen.