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A review by drew1013
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
4.0
I didn’t really know what to expect with this (self help? Science-y dryness? Vapid and obvious suggestions? One chapter of useful info followed by 10 more repetitive slogs?), but I’ve had the psychology of habits on my mind for awhile and it struck a chord. So, I picked it up.
In short, there is good info here, bolstered by academic studies and easy-to-understand breakdowns of the underlying psychological principles.
The examples are interesting, the book is never dry, and the framework offered for restructuring habits seems logical and effective. I haven’t tried it yet, but the process seems like it will take self-awareness, data collecting, and planning. So it’s simple, but not necessarily easy or obvious, which gives it some credibility.
Definitely recommend this to anyone interested in the psychology of the individual, data-driven and spooky company insights, or yes, to someone who wants to work on improving their habits.
In short, there is good info here, bolstered by academic studies and easy-to-understand breakdowns of the underlying psychological principles.
The examples are interesting, the book is never dry, and the framework offered for restructuring habits seems logical and effective. I haven’t tried it yet, but the process seems like it will take self-awareness, data collecting, and planning. So it’s simple, but not necessarily easy or obvious, which gives it some credibility.
Definitely recommend this to anyone interested in the psychology of the individual, data-driven and spooky company insights, or yes, to someone who wants to work on improving their habits.