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.

Algorithms of my life.

I really did not expect what I got. It was so liberating. to come out of my shell an actually worked to this level. Fantastic job 👍

Dry Yet Valid

This book comes from a scientific stand point with out getting into the jargon and quoting study after study. This book goes into a lot of examples and studies the why and what and how behind them. There are a lot of golden nuggets hidden with in each example and some hit home better than others. I would recommend writing down notes especially if you are reading this to help yourself and/or coaching others.

Great ideas, poor narrator

Loved the book, but would have preferred a different narrator. I would still recommend listening to it though!

Great book!

This book can help anyone who wants to know about habits. I found it really good!

excellent book and storyteller!

I found the way the writer explains the different aspects of the behavior of habits in people interesting and entertaining. The stories and anecdotes are well varied and explained in a way that makes the reader maintain constant interest in the book. I recommend this book, since in addition to explaining how to learn to change those habits that do not suit us, it leaves us with an interesting knowledge of certain interesting true stories.

Eye Opening

Eye opening subject matter that will be useful for both life and business. Just have to start doing it.

Very good book 👍🏻 Very good!

Very interesting and clear way to share the information. Great examples and narrative that takes you step by step into understanding the Power of Habit.

Enlightening!

The author gives excellent stories and examples which kept me engaged. The information is full of research and very practical. This is an excellent book for everyone . I’m the end, he gives the steps to apply his teaching to your life. Very practical and clear.

great insight

awesome book on science, actual science not 80 genders science, or I can change the weather science, this is real science. not masking outside, or inside science, real data went into this book. read it in good health, without a mask at a bar, enjoying your favorite beverage!! MAGA!!!

Great performance, great story

This audiobook is a mind changer.

I really enjoyed this audiobook, the performance is great and entertaining. I liked the way Mike mocks all the voices hahaha great job!

This book has the potential to change your mind. It explains pretty complex subjects in simple words, and how we can make use of the powers inherent to habits.