Synopsis

The Power of Habit explores how habits shape our lives, organizations, and societies, and how understanding them can lead to meaningful change. Drawing on scientific research and real-world case studies, the book explains how habits work through a simple loop of cue, routine, and reward. From personal routines to corporate practices and social movements, it shows how habits are formed, how they can be reshaped, and why small changes can produce remarkable results. Clear, engaging, and practical, the book reveals how greater awareness of habit patterns can improve productivity, health, and decision-making in both life and business.

About the Author

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. He writes for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and other publications, and is the host of the podcast How To! with Charles Duhigg.