Plot Summary
Habits. They’re all around us. We all have them and perform them every day, probably without really thinking too much about them. But, how do these habits really affect our lives?
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business sets out to answer that question, giving us all something to aspire to in our own lives. In order to be successful in life and in business, we must embrace the habits of success.
Through the power of science, the author Charles Duhigg provides valuable instruction into why we have the habits we have. You’ll also learn how to change those habits you’ve had for years, but that have proven to be unsuccessful in propelling you forward in your life, as well as in your career. Through modern-day examples of how various corporations have turned business-ending disasters into overnight success ventures, you’ll see the principles explained in this book being brought to life.
For an entertaining and informative glance into the habits that have transformed the lives of such great people as Michael Phelps and Martin Luther King, Jr. this book is a valuable resource for any entrepreneur who aspires for greatness.
Charles Duhigg is a business reporter for the New York Times. He has become a renowned Science and Technology author, as well as having been a valued writer at such publications as The Los Angeles Times. Be on the lookout for more business works from him in the future, including a study about Apple called iEconomy, which will take you on a journey of the history of this great company and its effects on business all around the world.
“Good quasi-self help / introspective read. Looks at how to modify behaviors that are negative without searching for an overarching goal to begin with (i.e. I need to stop doing this because it’s bad, rather than, I need to achieve this and these are the steps to get there).”
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Darryl (4 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For anyone looking to rebuild old habits, form new ones, or start all over, this instant classic “masterfully combines cutting-edge research and captivating stories to reveal how habits shape our lives and how we can shape our habits” (Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive).
Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The Wall Street Journal and 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.
Praise for The Power of Habit
“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
“Entertaining . . . enjoyable . . . fascinating . . . a serious look at the science of habit formation and change.”—The New York Times Book Review
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