Books we recommend
The Power of Habit: why we do what we do in life and in business
Charles Duhigg
Published 2014
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- Habits run on a loop of cue → routine → reward; changing a habit means keeping the cue and reward but swapping the routine.
- Keystone habits (like regular exercise or daily planning) create ripple effects that transform many other behaviors.
- Willpower functions like a muscle: it can be strengthened through practice and small wins, then applied to bigger challenges.
- Organizations also have habits—often invisible routines—that shape culture, performance, and ethics.
- Lasting change comes from belief and community: people are more likely to sustain new habits when they feel supported by a group.
- To redesign your own habits, clearly identify cues, experiment with alternative routines, and choose rewards that genuinely satisfy the underlying craving.
