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  • In The Power of Habit, 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 that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.

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  • In The Power of Habit, 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 that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.

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PowerfulPlastic357
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Great book. Read it years ago and I still bring up the interesting case studies that are mentioned.

For example, the 2010 Target case study where the company created a model to accurately predict that a woman was pregnant before she knew it herself (using data from her shopping habits) so they could target the household with nursery ads. Crazy! There are a few fascinating references like these as well as motivational stories scattered throughout the book.

That said, if you are looking for something more immediately applicable and happen to be choosing between the two, I would recommend "Atomic Habits".

Though "Power of Habit" popularized the "cue-action-reward" way of thinking of habits within the self-help genre, I feel the book was more scientifically insightful than pragmatically useful. "Atomic Habits" covers overlapping "cue-action-reward" concepts while providing a structured framework for executing new habits. I am also partial to James Clear's style of writing.

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Great book. Read it years ago and I still bring up the interesting case studies that are mentioned.

For example, the 2010 Target case study where the company created a model to accurately predict that a woman was pregnant before she knew it herself (using data from her shopping habits) so they could target the household with nursery ads. Crazy! There are a few fascinating references like these as well as motivational stories scattered throughout the book.

That said, if you are looking for something more immediately applicable and happen to be choosing between the two, I would recommend "Atomic Habits".

Though "Power of Habit" popularized the "cue-action-reward" way of thinking of habits within the self-help genre, I feel the book was more scientifically insightful than pragmatically useful. "Atomic Habits" covers overlapping "cue-action-reward" concepts while providing a structured framework for executing new habits. I am also partial to James Clear's style of writing.
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NathanS4019Oct 21, 2025 04:25 PM
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dumb question. Is this available in PDF/epub file or is it all app locked stuff?
Oct 21, 2025 06:26 PM
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MIA2TLVOct 21, 2025 06:26 PM
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Quote from PowerfulPlastic357 :
Great book. Read it years ago and I still bring up the interesting case studies that are mentioned.

For example, the 2010 Target case study where the company created a model to accurately predict that a woman was pregnant before she knew it herself (using data from her shopping habits) so they could target the household with nursery ads. Crazy! There are a few fascinating references like these as well as motivational stories scattered throughout the book.

That said, if you are looking for something more immediately applicable and happen to be choosing between the two, I would recommend "Atomic Habits".

Though "Power of Habit" popularized the "cue-action-reward" way of thinking of habits within the self-help genre, I feel the book was more scientifically insightful than pragmatically useful. "Atomic Habits" covers overlapping "cue-action-reward" concepts while providing a structured framework for executing new habits. I am also partial to James Clear's style of writing.
You made some good points.Although this book has been around for a while, I think that it's still relevant and is one of those that I reference back to.
Oct 22, 2025 02:58 PM
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Rebate JunkieOct 22, 2025 02:58 PM
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Quote from PowerfulPlastic357 :
For example, the 2010 Target case study where the company created a model to accurately predict that a woman was pregnant before she knew it herself (using data from her shopping habits) so they could target the household with nursery ads. Crazy! There are a few fascinating references like these as well as motivational stories scattered throughout the book.
Great story from the book: A father called the manager of his local Target store, angry that his 16-year-old daughter was being bombarded with Target ads for diapers and baby care items, based on Target's predictive model. When the store manager later called him to apologize, the father sheepishly replied, "Never mind. She just admitted to us that she's pregnant."

Target knew his daughter was pregnant before he did.
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ZenNutsOct 22, 2025 03:17 PM
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The book got a tons of press when it was published. I was a bit disappointed with it. A lot of stories that actually doesn't stick to the theme.

I recommend Atomic Habit more than this one.
Oct 22, 2025 04:38 PM
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inzanehansonOct 22, 2025 04:38 PM
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Quote from NathanS4019 :
dumb question. Is this available in PDF/epub file or is it all app locked stuff?
Definitely not a dumb question, I was wondering the same thing. Did some looking and it looks like all of these sellers use some sort of DRM, bummer. FWIW if you want a DRM-free copy, but still want to support the author, you could always buy it from one of these stores then acquire a "backup DRM-free" copy elsewhere lol
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beowulf7Oct 22, 2025 09:35 PM
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Does checking SD multiple times a day count as a good or bad habit?
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gadgetzillaOct 22, 2025 10:25 PM
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Does anyone know if this book is also available as an audiobook? I'm definitely interested in this title, would prefer to listen during my traffic to/from work commute.
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beowulf7Oct 23, 2025 10:28 PM
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Quote from gadgetzilla :
Does anyone know if this book is also available as an audiobook? I'm definitely interested in this title, would prefer to listen during my traffic to/from work commute.
Yes, but it costs $14.49:
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habi...B0FD49GYHN

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