The Power of Habit

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The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg · Book · 2012

What hooked you in The Power of Habit was the mechanical insight into how small, hidden systems dictate human behavior.

Films on the same thread

Limitless

Limitless

Neil Burger · Film · 2011

If The Power of Habit fascinated you with the potential for cognitive optimization, this film explores the extreme, high-stakes consequences of artificially accelerating your brain's natural performance limits.

About Time

About Time

Richard Curtis · Film · 2013

The Power of Habit focuses on the patterns that shape our days, and this story mirrors that preoccupation by examining how repeating small moments can fundamentally alter a life.

I Origins

I Origins

Mike Cahill · Film · 2014

Just as The Power of Habit uses scientific inquiry to decode human behavior, this film challenges you to reconcile empirical data with the deeper, often invisible nature of existence.

Wonka

Wonka

Film · 2023

The Power of Habit explains the architecture of change, and this film provides an imaginative look at how focused, obsessive innovation can disrupt stagnant systems to create something entirely new.

Series on the same thread

ZeroZeroZero

ZeroZeroZero

Leonardo Fasoli · Series · 2020

The Power of Habit reveals the invisible loops governing daily life, while this series exposes the hidden, rigid structural patterns that control the logistics of a global criminal enterprise.

Humans

Humans

Jonathan Brackley · Series · 2015

The Power of Habit explores how we program ourselves to function, whereas this show investigates what happens when we program artificial entities to mimic the habits of human life.

Modern Marvels

Modern Marvels

Bruce Nash · Series · 1993

If you valued the breakdown of complex systems in The Power of Habit, you will appreciate how this series deconstructs the ingenuity and engineering processes behind our manufactured world.

The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

Adam Curtis · Series · 2002

The Power of Habit examines how internal patterns drive us, and this documentary provides the historical context for how those psychological triggers are manipulated by large-scale social and political forces.

Podcasts on the same thread

The School of Greatness

The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes · Podcast · 2026

Building on the principles of change found in The Power of Habit, this podcast offers actionable strategies from high-performers designed to help you master your own internal operating system.

The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig · Podcast · 2026

If you enjoyed the analytical approach to personal development in The Power of Habit, this podcast serves as a practical laboratory for testing those behavioral theories in the real world.

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Common questions

Is The Power of Habit considered a bestseller?

Yes, The Power of Habit is a New York Times bestseller. The book has sold more than 3 million copies since its publication in 2012 and was recognized as a best book of the year by both The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.

What is the primary focus of The Power of Habit?

The Power of Habit explores how individuals can change their lives by understanding and changing their habits. The book is authored by award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg and is described as an essential manual for both business and personal living.

Who is the author of The Power of Habit?

The Power of Habit was written by Charles Duhigg. He is an award-winning business reporter who compiled this work to explain the science and practical application of habit formation, which has since become an instant classic with millions of copies sold worldwide.

Why should I read The Power of Habit?

You should read The Power of Habit if you are interested in how habits influence your life and how you can change them. It is highly regarded by critics, with the Financial Times noting that it is an exception among books because it serves as an essential manual.

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