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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Charles Duhigg

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Jun 04, 2012 Andy rated it did not like it

This book claims to explain how new science can help us stop bad habits. The advice on habit change ultimately comes down to the appendix with the author's personal anecdote about trying to lose weight. The conclusion is obvious and it's not science; it's just some dude's story. People looking for books on using increased awareness of thought loops to change habits would be better served reading something about cognitive therapy or meditation.

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Aug 30, 2012 Pang rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Breaking a bad habit, according to Duhigg, is simple to do: identify the routine, experiment with rewards, isolate the cue, and have a plan to replace that habit. In other words, find another habit that replaces your bad habit. Easy, right? But yet so many--whether they be dieters or alcoholics or gamblers--fail at changing their habits.

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Aug 30, 2012 Jennifer rated it really liked it

Very interesting, very inspiring book! My main takeaway from this one is that successful people makes lists and practice rountines of some sort - either on paper, in their head, whatever - and believe that change is possible. Good reading!

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