The Power of Habit

"I also recently finished The Power of Habit, or close to finish as I get. That one was interesting, not because of its content necessarily, but because it’s good for me to always keep on top of mind how powerful my habits are. [...] I think learning how to break habits is a very important meta-skill that can serve you better in life than almost anything else. Although you can read tons of books..."

"That one was interesting, not because of its content necessarily, but because it’s good for me to always keep on top of mind how powerful my habits are. Humans are basically habit machines."

"Interesting, not because of its content necessarily, but because it’s good for me to always keep on top of mind how powerful my habits are."

"Interesting, not because of its content necessarily, but because it’s good for me to always keep on top of mind how powerful my habits are."

"Kelly Starrett recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book."

"Compiles a bunch of great academic neuroscience and applied psychology research on habit formation."

"This month I finally got to reading The Power of Habit, a book published a few years ago that compiles a bunch of great academic neuroscience and applied psychology research on habit formation. It includes clear reporting and interviewing work by its author, Charles Duhigg, whose day job is reporting for The New York Times. The book uses the now-standard formula of beginning each chapter with an anecdote that’s later substantiated by research, but that doesn’t make it any less interesting (or useful). Plus, the bits detailing Paul O’Neill’s transformation of Alcoa are priceless reading for a CEO trying to build a mission-driven company."

"Persuasion Reading List."

"One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."

"A very good book."

"Fantastic. I got The Power of Habit and I gave it to everyone in my company."

"Great writing, interesting stories, and incredible insights on how to control your habits."

"Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website."

"Book #2 8/10 Explains the cue-routine-reward loop of habits (focus on routine). Helps reflecting. Willpower is a resource. Nice examples."

"Mr. Money Mustache recommended this book on his blog."