Charles Duhigg

The Power of Habit

1. IDEA 1

   Habit loop

   Habits run on a cue, a routine and a reward. Identify each part to understand a habit.

2. IDEA 2

   Change the routine

   Keep the cue and reward, but swap the routine. This is how many habits are changed.

3. IDEA 3

   Keystone habits

   Some habits trigger change elsewhere, like exercise leading to better eating and focus.

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Smarter Faster Better

1. IDEA 1

   Motivation comes from control

   People feel driven when they believe their choices matter. Even small decisions that assert agency can unlock motivation for bigger tasks.

2. IDEA 2

   Tell yourself stories

   Building mental models of what you expect to happen helps you focus on what matters and notice when something is off.

3. IDEA 3

   Psychological safety

   Google's research found the best teams were those where members felt safe to speak up and take risks. How a team works matters more than who's on it.

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