The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change by Charles Duhigg - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781847946249
Publisher: Random House Books

Overview

The Power of Habit is Charles Duhigg's landmark exploration of why habits exist and how they can be reshaped. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and real-world case studies, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reveals the hidden mechanics behind daily routines, showing readers exactly how to break destructive patterns and build lasting, positive change. A global bestseller, it remains one of the most influential books on personal transformation, business strategy and behavioural science ever published, offering practical tools alongside gripping storytelling.

About the Book

In The Power of Habit, award-winning journalist Charles Duhigg takes readers into the thrilling and surprising world of the scientific study of habits. He examines why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others seem to remake themselves almost overnight. Duhigg visits laboratories where neuroscientists map exactly where habits reside in the brain, and uncovers how the right habits were crucial to the success of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, and civil-rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. He also investigates how habits shape entire organisations, from hospitals reducing errors to retailers predicting customer behaviour before it happens. The result is a compelling argument and an empowering discovery: the key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, or building revolutionary companies lies in understanding how habits actually work. By harnessing this science, Duhigg shows how individuals and organisations alike can transform their businesses, communities and lives. Blending rigorous research with vivid, page-turning narrative, this paperback edition has become a modern classic of popular psychology and business writing, offering a genuinely practical framework rather than vague motivational advice.

• Explains the neuroscience of habit formation in accessible, engaging language
• Packed with real-world case studies from sport, business and civil rights history
• Offers a practical framework for breaking bad habits and building good ones
• Ideal for readers interested in psychology, self-improvement and business leadership
• A New York Times bestseller with over three million copies sold worldwide
• Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone seeking positive personal or professional change

About the Author

Charles Duhigg is an American journalist and non-fiction author, born in 1974. He spent years as a reporter for The New York Times and now writes for The New Yorker. In 2013, Duhigg received the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for a series of articles examining the business practices of Apple and other technology companies. Beyond The Power of Habit, he is the author of Smarter Faster Better and Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, both of which further explore how people can work, learn and communicate more effectively.

Why You'll Love This Book

Fascinating, rigorously researched and genuinely useful, The Power of Habit turns complex neuroscience into an engaging, story-driven read that leaves you with real tools for change - perfect for anyone ready to break old patterns for good.

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