Speed Read: The Power of Habit

Fiona Scott

This short article looks at Charles Duhigg’s ‘The Power of Habit’, a book that seeks to explain why habits exist and how changes can improve businesses, communities and lives.

At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: the key to change and achieving success lies in understanding how habits work.

In The Power of Habit, New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg explores the science of habits. He examines why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others remake themselves overnight. He explores how habits work and uncovers those that are crucial to success.

Central ideas and arguments

The key premise of the book is that habits can be changed, if we understand how they...

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