The Power of Habit

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Part I: Habits of Individuals

Chapter 1 – The Habit Loop

Every habit follows a three-stage loop

 Cue: a trigger that kicks your brain into automatic mode

 Routine: the behavior itself

 Reward: the payoff that tells your brain to remember this loop Understanding this cycle is the first step toward taking control of your actions.

Chapter 2 – Cravings: The Engine of Habits

It’s not just the reward but the anticipation of the reward—your craving—that drives the habit loop. By identifying what you’re really craving (stress relief, social connection, a sugar rush), you can design routines that satisfy that desire in healthier ways.

Chapter 3 – The Golden Rule of Habit Change

To transform a habit:

• Keep the existing cue and reward

• Swap the old routine for a new one
  And don’t underestimate the power of belief—often fostered by group support—to make that swap stick.

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Part II: Habits of Successful Organizations

Chapter 4 – Keystone Habits in Business

In companies, keystone habits might be safety checks, daily stand-ups, or morning briefings. These “small wins” create visible momentum, align teams, and open the door for broader operational shifts.

Chapter 5 – Willpower as a Habit

Willpower isn’t just a trait—it’s a habit you build. Regularly practicing small acts of self-control (like planning your day or delaying gratification) strengthens your “mental muscle,” making it easier to resist temptations in more challenging moments.

Chapter 6 – Crisis as Catalyst

Organizations often only rewrite entrenched routines when forced by crisis—real or manufactured. By framing changes around urgent safety concerns or market threats, leaders can overcome inertia and lock in new, productive habits.

Chapter 7 – Designing Consumer Habits

Savvy companies study shoppers’ cues (time of day, location, emotional state) and craft products or loyalty programs that slot seamlessly into existing routines—so buying becomes automatic, not accidental.

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Part III: Habits of Societies

Chapter 8 – How Movements Gain Traction

Three social-habit ingredients fuel movements:

1. Strong Ties to ignite passion

2. Weak Ties to spread ideas widely

3. Public Crises or Events to spark collective action
   Duhigg uses the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Rosa Parks’s act of defiance to illustrate how these forces converge.

Chapter 9 – Free Will and Responsibility

Even when habits feel unstoppable, awareness and belief can regain control. Understanding the neurological basis of habit makes it possible to pause before reacting—thus reclaiming choice.

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Appendix: A Four-Step Formula for Change

1. Identify the routine you want to change.

2. Experiment with different rewards to pinpoint the craving.

3. Isolate the cue by testing five possibilities (location, time, emotional state, preceding action, people).

4. Plan your new routine—decide in advance exactly how you’ll respond when the cue appears.

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