📖 peek insideThe Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg
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, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. From the boardrooms of major corporations to the sidelines of the NFL, he demonstrates that the key to exercising regularly, losing weight, or being more productive is understanding how the habit loop of cue, routine, and reward functions.
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Notable Quotes
"Change might not be fast and it isn't always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped."
"Typically, people who exercise, start eating better and becoming more productive at work. They smoke less and show more patience with colleagues and family. They use their credit cards less frequently and say they feel less stressed. Exercise is a keystone habit that triggers widespread change."
"The Golden Rule of Habit Change: You can't extinguish a bad habit, you can only change it."
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