• 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 (68,261 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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discover why you do certain things

lots of interesting facts. most of them we can apply to out day-by-day lives. worth reading it.

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amazing book!

I loved the educational approach to understanding habit. most importantly there were practical steps at the end that allow you to take action on your own habits that you want to replace!

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Changed my habit from reading to listening

I have a habit of saying this book was a great read, even though for me it was a great listen! It's educational at the same time as filling in on some great stories from all over the world. Some sad and some just fascinating to think about. Really makes you rethink what you do throughout your day and why you do it.

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  • 02-02-19

Great book!

It is well worth the credit. It helped me feel like I can take better control of my life in a couple of easy steps.

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breakthroughs !!

lots of insights and great stories helped me understand a lot of self defeating habits!!

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Great book and actionable steps

I really enjoyed this book. It makes you think of ways you can change your habit and also how your habits are triggered. I highly recommend it!

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CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER!

Sound principles illustrated by excellent stories. Easy to understand and put into practice immediately. WOW!!!

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  • 12-31-17

Great book!

I will go back to this one from time to time. Lots of great information and illustrations!

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Wonderful first listening experience.

This was a marvelous book to listen to. It was so good in fact that I am going to purchase it so I can read it over and over. The narrator really made the content pop out at you and I enjoyed him immensely. I would recommend this book to everyone.

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Very interesting

There's a lot of info on a variety of habits in all kinds of situations from corporations to sleepwalking. At the end is a straightforward formula that uses the principles presented to implement changing your habits. I enjoyed the book and plan on giving this a try.

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