The Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg
Mentioned 5 times across 5 shows · first heard Aug 2025 on On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
The general take
Sam Parr credits The Power of Habit with genuinely changing his life—he used the habit loop concept to overcome a drinking problem that was seriously affecting him, and he ranks it above thousands of other books he's read. He's clearly a true believer in the framework and its practical impact on his behavior.
About
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. The Power of Habit is an exception.”— Financial Times A WALL STREET JOURNAL AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential.
Who said what
Sam Parr👍 Recommends
…how charles duhigg's book on habits helped sam parr overcome drinking
“So in 2014, I wrote about how I lost weight. But previously, I used your book a year before because I had a little bit of a drinking issue and it was frankly was kind of ruining my life. And I read your book and the idea of the habit loop changed my life. Your book changed my life probably more than any book I've ever read. And I have read probably thousands of books.”
My First Million — #1 Habit Expert: Here's how you become dramatically betterat 00:00
John R. Miles👍 Recommends
…recommending books about habit formation and behavior change
“A big reason why I advocate to so many people, whether you want to read James Clear's book or Charles Duhigg's or Judd Brewer's or Tiny Habits, reading a book on the habit loop formation is absolutely, to me, essential reading for anyone because once you understand it, it makes so much sense and also sense on how you have to reset it if you get off track.”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles — Become the CEO of Your Health Through Resilience | Dr. Tara Narula — EP 740at 43:40- KM
Katy Milkman👍 Recommends
…discussing books about habit formation and behavior change science
“People may be familiar with The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg or Atomic Habits by James Clear, these are great books that I think have done a nice job popularizing this idea of a habit loop.”
The Mel Robbins Podcast — Change Your Life This Year: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Beat 52:00 “I think of the books that had like an impact on me. Like I think of like reading Power of Habit, you know. That's a good one. 15 years ago and that had like a profound impact on me.”
Digital Social Hour — Ruslan: Live Events vs. Digital: The Ultimate Creator Dilemma | DSH #1530at 09:50
Jay Shetty👍 Recommends
…recommended episode featuring behavioral change and habit formation author
“If you loved this episode, you will also love my interview with Charles Duhigg on how to hack your brain, change any habit effortlessly and the secret to making better decisions.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty — 7 Money Lessons I Wish Knew in My 20s! (The Step-by-Step Guide to Build Financial Freedom Faster)at 28:27
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