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The Power of Habit
Charles Duhigg explains the habit loop of cue, routine and reward, and how people, companies and communities change habits. He draws on stories from Alcoa, Starbucks and the civil rights movement.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2000
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 304
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a readable account of how habits form and how to alter them.
Skip this if you want deep science or a detailed plan, as the book is mostly anecdote.
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Quick answers about The Power of Habit
- What is The Power of Habit about?
- Charles Duhigg explains the habit loop of cue, routine and reward, and how people, companies and communities change habits. He draws on stories from Alcoa, Starbucks and the civil rights movement.
- Who should read The Power of Habit?
- Read it if you want a readable account of how habits form and how to alter them. Skip it if you want deep science or a detailed plan, as the book is mostly anecdote.
- How long and how fast is The Power of Habit?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 304 pages, first published in 2000.
- Does The Power of Habit have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Power of Habit for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Power of Habit; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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