Habits
The Power of Habit: 6 key ideas
The core ideas of The Power of Habit, each in under a minute, written in our own words. Want the full depth? Get the book.
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- IDEA 1 OF 6
Habit loop
Habits run on a cue, a routine and a reward.
Identify each part to understand a habit.
- IDEA 2 OF 6
Change the routine
Keep the cue and reward, but swap the routine.
This is how many habits are changed.
- IDEA 3 OF 6
Keystone habits
Some habits trigger change elsewhere, like exercise leading to better eating and focus.
- IDEA 4 OF 6
Craving drives habits
Anticipating the reward is what powers behaviour.
Build cravings for good habits.
- IDEA 5 OF 6
Belief helps change
Groups and support increase belief that change is possible, which makes it stick.
- IDEA 6 OF 6
Organisational habits
Companies run on habits too.
Leaders can reshape them by focusing on key routines.
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