Charles Duhigg
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD • This instant classic explores how we can change our lives by changing our habits. “Few [books] become essential manuals for business and living.
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Charles Duhigg
Published 2012
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD • This instant classic explores how we can change our lives by changing our habits. “Few [books] become essential manuals for business and living.
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Exploring the science of habit formation, this book provides practical insights into how cues, routines, and rewards shape behavior for personal change.
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Cited by 16 different developers, each bringing their own experience and perspective.
Valued for its practical approach — concepts connect directly to real-world engineering decisions and daily work.
"I highly recommend the book, "The Power of Habit" which covers this topic in depth."
— taillogs · Form Great Habits to Take Control of Your Life · Jun 13, 2019
"I highly recommend reading The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg."
— rhamedy · Key habits and things I wish I knew earlier as a developer · Aug 6, 2019
"This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the science of habits and take control of their actions."
— vopehop137 · 5 Books to Transform Your Habits and Your Life · Nov 29, 2024
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