Power of Habit, The
Duhigg, CharlesFrom the moment the alarm goes off in the morning to the click of the light switch turning off last thing at night, we are creatures of habit. Investigative journalist Charles Duhigg is on the trail of the science behind habits; those of individuals, organisations and wider society.
Presenting the latest scientific discoveries seasoned with fascinating stories, this book makes compelling and thought-provoking reading on a subject integral to our behaviour and the functioning of society.
Comments from Groups
Really enjoyed this book. Everyone able to contribute to discussion. New Plymouth 001 Most enjoyed the first section but found the rest a little repetitive. Made us all question our own habits. Raumati 001 This book was liked by all our group and several said how significant it had been personally. Could have been a bit shorter and still got the message across. Whanganui 010 Surprisingly passionate response - some disliked the apparent 'big business' slant, but most found lots of interesting information. Nelson 002 Sifting the wheat from the chaff we found lots of points to discuss like the craftiness of advertising, the workings of the mind, the necessity for willpower and the cue-routine-reward process, which will stay with us. The book is a bit of an eye-opener and could be helpful to everyone. Coromandel 002
Pages
371
371
Year
2013
2013
Reviews
19-07-2023
This was a really interesting read. Lots of easy to read examples of changing habits.
02-06-2023
An interesting read.
20-07-2020
Fascinating! A really interesting book well worth the effort to read.
20-07-2020
All enjoyed this. We rated this book nearly as highly as 'The Brain That Changes Itself'. Simple message with really interesting stories to illustrate or give examples.
20-07-2020
This book didn't appeal to everyone in the group, with most members skim-reading parts that contained the stories about individuals rather than the more scientific explanations/analysis. Consensus was that it certainly provided insight into how the human brain works, but was a book that had to be persevered with, rather than enjoyed.
20-07-2020
Interesting in parts but not enthralling. A bit like a textbook. Some interesting case studies.
20-07-2020
Our group found the whole subject of 'habits' and what 'drives' them, very thought provoking. It gave us cause to ask ourselves 'why' we really did some things, and what stops us from establishing some obviously good habits.
20-07-2020
An "interesting" book. We looked at the cover in trepidation, but found it very readable. Most finished the book. Several could identify people they knew in this book.
20-07-2020
Not a book that grabbed you at first, but although not an easy read, it was interesting in parts. Nobody "enjoyed" it, but we had a good free-ranging discussion especially on bad habits of our youth!
20-07-2020
Some loved it, some refused to read it as it seemed like a textbook, but the discussion was lengthy. The book was certainly thought provoking.
20-07-2020
A book we were all pleased we read, even those who were a bit unsure at the start. A vigorous discussion was had at our meeting, and it was interesting how many 'habits' folk recognised in themselves as they read the book. Very well-written, if somewhat journalistic in style. It certainly gave us a lot of food for thought.
20-02-2019
This is a really well researched book with a lot of information told in a really engaging way by introducing and telling the stories of people and how science or economics applied in their lives. Those of us who read the book got a lot out of it - information and ideas for applying in our lives. It doesn't have to be read in order and some people decided to skip chapters they weren't compelled by without really missing out.