The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Why we do what we do—and how to change it.

In The Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg explores the science behind why habits exist and how they can be transformed. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and real-world stories—from corporate boardrooms to Olympic training grounds—Duhigg reveals the powerful role that habits play in shaping our lives, work, and success.

At the heart of the book is the “habit loop”: cue, routine, reward. Once you understand how it works, you gain the ability to change patterns of behavior, boost productivity, and achieve lasting change.

Whether you’re trying to break a bad habit or build a good one, this book gives you the tools to reprogram your routines and take control of your outcomes.