• 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
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (68,254 ratings)

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The Power of Habit

By: Charles Duhigg
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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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.

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I heard the book in my way to work for about a week. Made traffic jams more berable and I even stood in the car a little longer with a couple of the stories. On the learning piece, It brought some ideas to regular activities and I even was able to analyze some work situations on how to plot for new habits.

What three words best describe Mike Chamberlain’s voice?

Familiar, comfortable and engaging

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Improve in life, master your habits

I have found it amazing how so many things in our lives are directed by habits. the stories and examples are awesome to help think about your own life and your own habits.

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Very applicable in life

The book had stories that were easy to relate to. Easy to follow & had a bit of history & a lot of good, psychological information.

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Duhigg's research pays

I loved this audible book. Understanding the power of habits has helped me to believe I can change myself for the better, and become the person I want to be. I've learned that good habits can make you and bad habits will break you. I definitely recommend t

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Very good book but left wanting more

I enjoyed the stories, the research and the learning to the point that I wanted to take action. I wish the author would have provided more actions, experiments of frameworks to use to modify habits.

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great book some dragging on but worth it

I have to put this in my top 10 books I have read this year out of 12 . great book great lessons.

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Powerful Read

This book is amazing. Completely eye opening to see the extent and power habits have on individuals, organizations and societies. Definitely would recommend it to anyone looking to make a change in their life, but not knowing how to get started. Start by forming new habits.

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Motivating examples and little practical benefit

Many examples and interesting story. The only practical solution is in appendix. So I still don't know much how to change my habits

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Fantastic book!!!!

This book delivers quality information thoroughly explaining habit. I enjoyed all of the real world examples that were given. I will definitely be applying this insight to my life.

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WOW! increible informacion!

If you could sum up The Power of Habit in three words, what would they be?

Tiene tantos datos cientificos que terminas convencido que los habitos son poderosos, y si no se manejan de buena manera tambien son destructivos.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Los estudios de cada una de estas personas son fundamentales para entender que alla podemos llegar todos!, fabuloso!

What did you learn from The Power of Habit that you would use in your daily life?

Los habitos son poderosos!! que increible poder que tenemos como seres humanos.

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