You may not notice it, but a significant portion of your life is run by habit. Which shoe did you tie first this morning? What snack do you turn to first when you have a slight craving? Everyday decision making requires a great amount of energy, and habits help lower the level of energy required in day to day life. Basically, habits are the equivalent of your phone’s low power mode — going through your everyday tasks on a sort of “cruise control” setting.
The Power of Habit teaches three vital lessons. First and foremost, it educates the reader on what precisely habits are and their effects. Next, it shows why these habits are so difficult to break (hint: you’re approaching it the wrong way). Last but not least, The Power of Habit teaches the reader exactly how to make positive changes, and it is this final point that makes this book such a great read. Duhigg goes into many real life examples, ranging from Target’s algorithm to the military, which make this book an easy read and captivating from cover to cover. Overall, The Power of Habit gives the reader insight into how they can change their habits in order to benefit themselves, which is why this is the book to pick up when you decide it’s time to change for the better.
Book of the Week is an Opinion culture column written and created by Keenan Yates ‘24 used to give weekly book recommendations in the form of short blurbs and reviews.
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