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Publisher's Summary
Is it possible for something as seemingly mundane and commonplace as habit to influence the very building blocks of who we are? And if it is, is there a way for us to harness it?
In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distil vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. Along the way we learn why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others seem to remake themselves overnight. We visit laboratories where neuroscientists explore how habits work and where, exactly, they reside in our brains. We discover how the right habits were crucial to the success of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, and civil-rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. We go inside Procter & Gamble, Target superstores, Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, NFL locker rooms, and the nation's largest hospitals and see how implementing so-called keystone habits can earn billions and mean the difference between failure and success, life and death.
At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. Habits aren't destiny. As Charles Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
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- Priya
- 13-12-18
loved the logics behind why we do what we do.
very impressive- superb stories, well narrated. I am going to do some experiments right tomorrow to replace one bad habit with the other.
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- Prahalathan
- 17-02-19
Good read
Helps you understand how habits are formed and modified in individuals and organisations. Useful if you have an urge to change but unable to.
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- Jeswin V
- 28-04-19
Why did I wait to hear this book!
About the Narrator -
Mike Chamberlain's voice is clean, fresh, light, and unalloyed. The tone feels as if he brings the words directly from the author's mind to us with absolute conviction. His overall performance moves me to find more books with his narration.
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I believe Charles has delved here a powerful finding. His study on Habits and the research done and committed here is nuanced and follows thorough folds of logic to bring the listener and reader to conclusion. His literary style is plain and can be understood by even the tender reader or listener.
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This is one of the best books in the aisles of Personal Development, Business, Success, and self-help. Habits as whole are well traced. Its effect on us, how we develop it, how it changes us and its invisible implications over a course of period change us and our environment. A profound and in-depth study into how we can overcome. The paths we need to take in order to overcome these habits (bad ones- nail biting, gambling, injury, overeating - you name it).
This has begun a good change in me. I have started making these concious decisions in life that I otherwise wouldn't have had the gumption to try.
Powerful, wise, and bloody brilliant.
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- Asutosh Amrita
- 14-12-18
Wow
I really enjoyed the way book was read. Thank you for making such a wonder and useful app
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- Saravana Kumar
- 31-10-19
Good book but lengthy one
Author could have made stories bit more concise and explained concepts in crisp manner.At times stories and details are too elaborate
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- rajit
- 07-03-19
it is a good book, but gets boring in parts
the idea it floats is impressive and also the narration is gripping in most parts
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- kushan
- 29-07-19
This book really helps!!!!
I am actually surprised, gentlemen about the effectiveness of this book!
It actually took away my smoking habit!
Just give it a try, and keep in mind, "Change is possible".
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- Saurabh
- 27-05-19
Great read
It's interesting to know more about how habits work, and how to work to change it.
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- Sandeep
- 13-11-19
power of habit
it's very confusing
juggling between storys makes it hard follow and I got lost many times on the narration
probably I will have to listen to this once again to understand the concept
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- Kiran P.
- 05-11-19
A must read for all seeking change in life
Loved the way author incorporated numerous topics ranging from facts, experiences to suggestions.
Every phrase tells you something new.
It helps you in understanding yourself and also change/adopting habits which you always dreamt of
Narration is also excellent.
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- Hamada
- 28-08-13
I want more
Where does The Power of Habit rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
it is probably in the top 10%
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The book is such a tease!! hold on, it is probably not fair to say that. the book is really valuable it offers great insight into the mind and how it works, into how habits form. but I need more.
1) there is so much around us that take advantage of how habits form, in a way that is sometimes (in my view) unethical. it makes me question a lot of the marketing that takes place. also made me wonder who has access to my habits and how do they use it. SCARY
2) the book offers no recipe for change. it tells you change is possible, it tells you the ingredients of the habit which can be potentially used for affecting change but it still leaves you wondering how to portion out the ingredients. not intentionally but just because of the nature of habit and the nature of individuals and how divers they are. it makes me want more.
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- Udo
- 05-04-13
Only stories, no evidence
This book is from beginning to the end an example for all kind of cognitive fallacies and biases.
Don't get me wrong:
I believe that most of the author's hypotheses are true. But, the author does a very poor job of showing convincing evidence for his hypotheses.
You encounter instead hindsight bias, availability bias, non-sequiturs and anecdotal evidence.
For example, the author gives several examples of success stories, like "CEO "x" was very successful. CEO "x" used to do "y". Therefore, doing "y" is the reason why CEO "x" was successful. "
What about all the other CEOs who did "y" but weren't successful?
What else did CEO "x" do? Maybe one of THOSE things also contributed to the success as well?
I found myself repeatedly saying: "You cannot conclude that from what you just told me!"
Only few examples are given, where a scientific approach and unbiased logic were used.
I also think, that some anecdotes lighten up the flow of a non-fiction-book.
But an entire book full of anecdotes?
Furthermore, most of the stories are soooo tedious. E.g. I had to fast forward the story about this coach guy....
Also, I found the narrator a little bit annoying: in my opinion there was too much over-emphasizing and dramatization.
Over all, I regret the time for listening to this book.
I give two stars instead of just one star, because the hypotheses shown in this book are very interesting.
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- Carl
- 15-05-12
Truly Life Changing
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If you're reading this then chances are, you want to change something in your life. I've read self help books for years, some good, many terrible. This book stands head and shoulders above them all because the core concept of the book is a prerequisite for any other self help book to work.
In my opinion, anyone can write a self help book full of useful tips. You know the ones - "start with your outcome in mind, set goals, seek the advice of mentors, exercise in the morning, blah blah blah". Nothing wrong with any of that advice ..... other than the fact that so few people have the ability to follow it.
This book is the missing foundation. It's the platform that once in place will provide you the means to make successes of all the other self-help books out there (if you still need them that is).
And one more thing. Duhigg's methodology isn't really 'his' methodology. It relies on current research surrounding the triggers and rewards that make us do the things we do. It's refreshing to read a self-help book like this; one where the author forms his conclusions from empirical research instead of the all too frequent self help author who wakes us one day and writes a book about how much better our lives would be if we were self-disciplined.
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- Sebastian
- 11-03-19
anecdotal
Lots of anecdotes, little science.
I exoected more studies and actionable advice backe by science. instead its a collection of stories about alcoholics anonymous et cetera and the studies are sort of buried among all of those. but maybe that is your thing!
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- harshvardhan
- 26-02-19
Good book with interesting facts.
A must read to understand the nature of habits and habit forming and how to use it to our advantage.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-02-19
Good storyline and performance
I love the way the author, Charles Duhigg, uses the power of parallel storylines to bring out key learning points. Well written with good examples.
Good performance by the narrator, Mike Chamberlain, to bring the right expression for each character.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-18
Not what I expected.
While the book teaches the fundamentals of habits and in the end accomplishes what it promised to do, in my opinion the countless stories are not needed at all. It goes in great unnecessary detail and in the end the points made are the same. This book could have been half the pages it is and that might be an understatement! Do not purchase this if you're looking for a compact book that goes straight to the point. This could be great for people that want to learn more about habits while not being bombarded with complex terminology but rather digest the book through entertaining stories.
Overall it's not a bad book but definitely not for me since I feel it wasted more time than it taught me.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-09-19
Amazing listen
I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to make some changes in their lives but don’t know how to start. This book doesn’t have the magical secret that people often think is always there but it will be of great assistance and the rest is up to you.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-19
Fascinating, easy to understand and practical.
I'm not a native English speaker.
I'd rate my grasp of the English language at about 6-7/10, yet this book was very clear and easy to understand although I'm not coming from a behivor studies or psychology background.
The book is just fascinating to my opinion, and I enjoy as well as I learned very much from it.
I recommend it 10/10.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-19
The Human Mechanics
This is a great book that delivers great insights about how the human machine works. At the end of this book, i have attained a bunch of useful information on how to construct my own life.
Recommended for all.
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- Mark Pack
- 22-07-12
Appendix missing
Something to watch out for if you buy this audio version: when I got it, the book's Appendix ("A Reader's Guide to Using These Ideas') was missing.
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- J
- 05-09-12
Good book but not a useful one
I really enjoyed this book. It has a whole bunch of interesting anecdotes that are woven together in a very well-done way. I would recommend it as something interesting to listen to.
That being said however this book really doesn't teach the reader anything about habit and it certainly doesn't teach you how to change your habits.
If you're looking for an entertaining listen then you cannot go wrong with this. If you're looking for a self-help book then steer clear.
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- Jamie
- 17-04-12
Absolutely excellent book
I really, really loved this book. This is the first time I have been driven to write a review on audible. If you're interested in how we make, or change habits, either as individuals or organisations, this is essential listening.
Just one thing though. The narrator, Mike Chamberlain, does a high pitched voice when reporting speech made by a woman. Do you even realise you're doing this Mike? It sounds a bit like you're taking the piss.
Otherwise though a fabulous listen/read.
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- Robert
- 23-12-12
Very good but lack precise program to change
I highly recommend this book, it describes a lot of interesting situations including habits in personal life as well as in company organization. It is absolutely worth a read only for those stories.
There are some drawbacks. Its missing good conclusion how reader can change his daily habits. All chapters and described stories are not so coherent as to create single book. You read/listen to book as compilation of interesting cases not single work with some good purpose and conclusion.
Audiobook is pleasure to listen and well prepared. If you are interested in topic, it is absolutely worth to buy.
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- Paul
- 08-10-12
I stopped biting my nails
It's now about a month since finishing the book, and I still haven't bitten my nails! That's pretty awesome if you ask me.
Don't be put off by the whining of Mike Chamberlain's narration. Yes, it's very American and nasal, but you soon get used to it. It's worth it for the content, I promise. It would seem out-of-context to deliver self-improvement material in any other accent.
I love the notions and ideas within this book. Personally, a single driver to explain all human behaviour is an appealing concept to me. Of course it can't account for the bursts of creative flair, or capricious emotion that humans sometime display. But by the end of the book, it's hammered home that EVERYTHING is down to habit. And I believe a very large part of human nature is.
The sections about keystone habits are useful and intriguing. There are many case studies, how a football team was turned from underdog to Super Bowl winner, how Starbucks train their staff, why the Kings Cross tube station fire happened, and how you can change your life and more.
All of these rather disparate and sensational events were ALL DOWN to habits! A beautiful, singular theory, but left me wanting to corroborate these events. The book is called The Power Of Habit, so its no wonder all the chapters build on each other to prove the gravity of such power.
I'm not saying that's a bad thing. A book should encourage you to go out and study the the subject further, or research the authour and his findings.
If you love self-help books, or want to change some habits of your own, then this book is a must.
I look at Starbucks in a completely different light now. (Will just go and check if Charles Duhigg is on the board ;-) )
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- i
- 11-10-12
the power of habit...
This is so long winded and dull.. normally I am pleased with Audible but this title fails to engage , it is long winded and has no real value. It has no obvious benefits and was a waste of my money! More like a story book than a self help title. Very Disappointing.. but all credit to the one who wrote the description for this rubbish as they made me buy it! I have bought many titles from audible and most are excellent... this is not one I can recommend to anyone.. if I could get a refund.. this would be it!
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- Marcela
- 09-12-12
explains the science behind self help books
I liked this book because it has a clear structure. Firstly you learn how a human brain functions in terms of memory and patterns, where the memory is stored, where the habits are stored and how this was scientifically proven. Then you learn how we have to think first to manage a situation and then how we create a habit out of a situation and this whole process is not done intentionally by us. It is the process, which is driven by the efficiency of our brains with a habit to be defined as-cue-pattern-reward. It was fascinating to learn how the science behind this was used endlessly in advertising, how habits cannot be really changed, just overwritten. You learn about core habits and how doing one positive thing can affect the whole array of your behaviour. The importance of belief was another issue and how it happens that we are able to make changes in our lives and how it relates to the importance of community and support groups. Then how these simple principles apply to companies and societies. I enjoyed all stories and scientific experiments, which were mentioned in the book, I think it gave the book credibility and 'dry scientific' facts came to life in those. I really enjoyed learning something new as I hardly ever think of the fact how our brains work, this is not a self help book at all, but it gives you a sufficient glimpse into how you can do things, inspires you, explains the science behind self help books, rather than tells you what to do. I feel I learnt something important in a very pleasant way. Thank you. Charles and Mike :)
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- Kenny
- 02-09-12
An awful agony of an audiobook
This book might be tolerable in book form, where you could skim the endless anecdotes and irrelevant, meaningless detail (do you care what an amnesia-sufferer eats for breakfast?). In audio form, it was a trial of my patience and because it lacks any overall structure, I'm pretty sure that I tuned out for most of the "conclusions", though many that were there seemed to be wild extrapolations (Tony Dungee's Colts team did not develop new habits until... Tony Dungee's son died?) based on a single celebrity datapoint.
Worst of all, this "unabridged" book can be summarised into about 5 facts with absolutely loss of fidelity, assuming that you understand facts and don't need anecdotes of the founder of the AA and Tony Dungee in order to accept them.
If what you want are a bunch of stories that vaguely involve the word "habit" this book is for you. If what you want are insights how habits form, how you can influence habits, you are far better off reading a five sentence summary of this book.
One extra note: I don't believe that this is in the "Malcolm Gladwell" class of anti-scientific conclusions based on coincidentally similar anecdotes. There is a sufficient amount of scientific evidence and study that it is true. So rather than taking the Gladwellian approach of a surprising conclusion by stringing together stories, it instead takes scientific study as its base and tries to find exemplar case studies to pad out the factual base with narrative. But you'd be better off sticking to facts if you actually care about facts.
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- Beefy
- 20-02-15
This book had its ups and downs
The power of habit is a good audio book it is filled with a lot of knowledge and fascinating stories some of the stories dragged on a bit, very interesting the only thing is, it was telling me a lot about other people and companies habits but I don't really see why some of the stories were in it as it didn't really help me with my life and habit forms just about other companies habits and how the changed for the better it is good but I struggled to finish it. over all I'm glad I bought it as I've heard so much about it but kinda disappointed as there was a lot of info that didn't mean much to me.
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- Thomas
- 12-08-12
Brilliant
If you want to make changes, or have tried in the past and failed, then this is a great book to get you on the right track. It won't do the work for you, but it will tell you what work you need to do, and how you can do it.
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- Steve
- 06-08-16
A collection of research stories
I listened to this expectantly looking forward to how the principals could be applied, excited by the stories of success. Finally, a brief appendix at the end of the book outlined how to apply them. It's a good book if you enjoy hearing about research stories and scientific evidence for the principal of habit forming, but the stories are long winded and way too detailed. More like a story book than anything else, don't buy if you want principals and techniques for results. There are actual techniques that could have been included, such as starting tiny habits and make your trigger something simple. I returned the book as it was not what I was looking for. Maybe I had the wrong ideas about the book before reading it, but don't buy if you want practical and helpful suggestions for taking action. Great however if you want the evidence on habit formation and how it contributes to success.
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- MR Geoff Bowen
- 26-08-16
Useless storytelling
The stories were somewhat interested, but of little practical use. After investing my time and money, I feel very much let down. Can not recommend!
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- Rose
- 31-08-14
Excellent Book!!!
What made the experience of listening to The Power of Habit the most enjoyable?
The stories in the book are quite real and intriguing that you want to know more. Very well written. It has been a long time that I haven't read such a good book as this one.
What does Mike Chamberlain bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Very well narrated. Excellent voice that doesn't make you fall asleep.
Any additional comments?
100% recommended if you want to know how our brain works on terms of habits and how we can change them when we realized are not good for our living.
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- Joshua Ngatoko
- 06-03-17
Maybe a dry read at the start but press on
I did struggle to start it but as I got further on it became much more compelling. it asks some great questions as well as help you consider your day-to-day shortcomings. It's more about understanding habits rather than giving you a step by step plan (although it does give you one in the index) and the knowledge of understanding how a thing works rather than a guide will prove to be far more important.
Great book, glad I stuck it out.
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- Christine
- 23-06-15
Simply brilliant
I loved this book. It gave real life examples and help me understand myself. I then went onto buy Gretchen Rubin's book "Better than before, mastering the habits of our everyday lives" and I'm hooked. It gives you clarity and control on habits that before I thought were just random.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-04-17
Awesome Story-filled motivating.
This book is so worthwhile I went and bought a hard copy. The book is filled with anecdotes that support and bolster the important learning material in the text.
The audio is easy to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-09-18
1% practical use, 99% stories.
I would say you should find a book comprehensive summary and read it in 15-30 minutes (There are a lot)
The idea is so short, 99% of the book are stories of people using Habit loop in different ways, which might be good for pleasure reading, but not really good if you read with a sole purpose of self-improvement.
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- CINTIA ROJO ORTIZ
- 11-09-18
Just OK
Very good. I just think sometimes the author confuses habit with culture or simple conditional behaviors.
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- M
- 23-05-17
Second listening, learned even more
Second listening, learned even more this time around. Best line for me is that when you realise you have a habit, it's your freedom and responsibility to change that habit. Some of the corporate and gambling stuff felt like filler, but the Gold is in there as well.
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- Elle
- 08-01-16
Revolutionised my thinking
Loved it passionately, took forever to finish but worth the time - it helped me see a lot about my life that I hadn't been able to understand or change before. Thank you for this book!
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