The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change

By: Charles Duhigg

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Brought to you by Penguin.

There's never been a better time to set new habits. This book will change your life.

Why do we do develop habits? And how can we change them?

We can always change. In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg translates cutting-edge behavioural science into practical self-improvement action, distilling advanced neuroscience into fascinating narratives of transformation.

Why can some people and companies change overnight and some stay stuck in their old ruts? The answer lies deep in the human brain, and The Power of Habits reveals the secret pressure points that can change a life. From Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps to Martin Luther King Jr., from the CEO of Starbucks to the locker rooms of the NFL, Duhigg explores the incredible results of keystone habits and how they can make all the difference between billions and millions, failure and success – or even life and death.

The Power of Habit makes an exhilarating case: the key to almost any door in life is instilling the right habit. From exercise to weight loss, child-rearing to productivity, market disruption to social revolution and above all success, the right habits can change everything.

Habits aren't destiny. They’re science, one which can transform our businesses, our communities and our lives.

©2012 Charles Duhigg (P)2012 Random House Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"It’s a fascinating insight into making and breaking habits and offers practical advice, funny stories and critical thinking." ( Press Association)

Great analysis and insights

I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in human behaviour and psychology, the entrepreneur trying to learn abt his/her customers' behaviour, and anyone who is trying to make changes to their own habit (but you dont need this book for that purpose). Its great read, fascinating insights and rich with knowledge. Love it

The type of book that is filled with insights!

Whenever I read this book I am reminded of some new and very practical tool that I can use.

This very practical book is definitely worth reading and rereading.

Bit too long

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

Greqt book, could have been done in 1/2 the time

What did you like best about this story?

Good arguments, diverse subjects

What does Mike Chamberlain bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Personal experience

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

How to identify a cue to alter a habit

Excellent book if you want to eliminate bad habits

If you have bad habits that you want to change or new ones you want to implement then I would listen to this audiobook. Most of the book is basically explaining the psychology of how habits work, both individually and within a group. The highlight is in the appendix where how to change a habit is broken down into a 4 step process!

Good book

loved it
well researched
excellent real life and relatable examples
i have listened to it two times

What an amazing book! Wow!

Thanks Charles for the incredibly book. If you truly wish to learn about yourself/ system design then this book will keep you hooked!

Must read/listen very practical and easy to follow

Love this book. It will certainly help me break old bad habits and replace them with greater and more developmental ones. Thank you

I never finish books...

Thanks to Audible I finally finished this AMAZING book. Helps with my ADHD so much!

Excellent

Where does The Power of Habit rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

number 1, filled with useful information that can be applied to real life, excellent up to date examples

Best book on understanding Habits, by far.

This is the best book on understanding Habits I've read, by far. Great insights wrapped in interesting stories that keep you interested throughout.