The Power of Habit
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Summary
Charles Duhigg blends neuroscience, psychology and business reporting to reveal how habits form, how they drive behavior, and how individuals and organizations can change them for better results.
Why this book now
Everyday demands and workplace change make practical, research-backed strategies for habit change more valuable than ever.
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- You want evidence-based tools to improve productivity and health.
- You enjoy narrative-driven journalism with scientific explanation.
- You prefer step-by-step prescriptive self-help without science context.
- You expect a short pop-psych pamphlet—this is a detailed, reporterly book.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780679603856
Worth buying if: You want evidence-based tools to improve productivity and health.
Skip it if: You prefer step-by-step prescriptive self-help without science context.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
At roughly 322 pages, expect a thoughtful but accessible read you can finish in several focused evenings or a couple weekends with note-taking for application.
What stands out here
This edition highlights Duhigg’s investigative storytelling and syntheses of research that made the book a long-running bestseller and workplace reference.
Best way to approach it
Read chapters slowly with real-life examples in mind; pause to test the habit loop on one personal or workplace routine before moving on.
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