The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
Based on how the book is organized, it might appear that this book is more suited for a business environment. Don’t be fooled. All three sections provide relevant lessons even if you’re just looking at habits from an individual level. This is not a business book – it’s a book for anyone who wants to change their habits.
Note that I said change habits, not create new ones. The author’s premise is that it’s easier to change an existing habit than to try and create a new one. Duhrigg breaks down habits into their components and provides ideas for changing the components to improve habits.
It’s a deceptively simple method that leaves you shaking your head, wondering why you hadn’t figured out the formula earlier. But he breaks down the ways to improve your habits into small bites, improving your confidence that you can succeed.
This review was initially published on LibraryThing on 01/09/2017 .
