Charles Duhigg – Cannonball Read 17

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Smarter, Better, Faster by Charles Duhigg

December 16, 2020 by octothorp Leave a Comment

When I complain about accidentally buying books that are ostensibly behavioral economics books that turn out to be business books, Charles Duhigg is what I’m usually hoping for. Not everything has to be an academic marvel, and like many of his ilk, Duhigg owes a large debt to Malcolm Gladwell for getting people interested in this type of book in the first place, but he always puts out a readable, organized, and interesting read. That said, this book was slightly less cohesive than The Power […]

A cue, a routine, and a reward

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

January 2, 2019 by tikkersweet 6 Comments

This is not a very exciting book for my first review but it was interesting. I found some parts more interesting than others and I don’t know if I will change any of my habits in the coming year but I am glad I listened to this book. (Hopefully I will start the habit of writing and posting my reviews timely) This book is broken down in sections about personal, business, consumer, and societal habits. I found the personal and social sections the most engaging […]

It could be habit forming

January 20, 2017 by Tereasa 1 Comment

Habits – why we form them and what helps us keep them – is a topic that’s been on my mind much lately. There have been periods of time in my life where good habits were beyond habit – they were my nature. But recently, I have found it difficult to build those good habits back into my life. A quick and engaging read, Charles Duhigg begins with an explanation of how habits work on cues, with a resulting reward – known as the habit loop. […]

How to Alienate Your Reader

March 25, 2015 by Sophia 2 Comments

I honestly can’t remember how I ended up reading The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (2012) by Charles Duhigg. I must have seen it somewhere, and I like books that can teach me something. Depending on the day and my motivation, I can have significant problems with procrastination and efficiency. I am so idealistic and optimistic when it comes to planning everything I want to get done, and then reality sets in. I think picking up this […]

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