![]() ![]() One can’t exist without the other, which is why habits are so hard to break. Duhigg calls this the “habit loop” where people have a cue, routine, and a reward. Throughout the book are diagrams and images that show why humans get stuck doing the things they do. After you get a good idea of why a person exhibits the behavior that they do, he dives in and discusses what it takes to “change” a habit. In the best selling book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business author Charles Duhigg explains the science behind habits (good or bad). It’s no secret that changing a habit is hard work. ![]() The problem is that you have been trying to stop smoking for months now! For whatever reason, all the nicotine gum in the world hasn’t helped. You reach into your desk for a pack of cigarettes and head outside to clear your head for five minutes. Taking a smoke break sounds really good to you right now. The boss has been on you about getting a report done, your coworkers keep asking you questions, and you still have to answer a never-ending list of emails. Book Review: The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggĪrg! It’s the end of a stressful day at work. ![]()
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