As people strengthened their willpower muscles in one part of their lives—in the gym, or a money management program—that strength spilled over… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“When you learn to force yourself to go to the gym or start your homework or eat a salad instead of a… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Self-discipline has a bigger effect on academic performance than does intellectual talent. — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“Giving employees a sense of control improved how much self-discipline they brought to their jobs.” — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Willpower isn’t just a skill. It’s a muscle, like the muscles in your arms or legs, and it gets tired as it… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
When people have a willpower failure, it's because they haven't anticipated a situation that's going to come along. — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“Willpower isn’t just a skill. It’s a muscle, like the muscles in your arms or legs, and it gets tired as it… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
If you want to do something that requires willpower—like going for a run after work—you have to conserve your willpower muscle during… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“If you want to stop smoking, ask yourself, do you do it because you love nicotine, or because it provides a burst of stimulation,… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“What matters are five key norms,” he told the audience. Teams need to believe that their work is important. Teams need to feel their… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
America has always had an apocalyptic strain. Yet it also seems to believe that if, or when, The End comes, it will still come… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Bromates are regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act, but officials are required to test for them only when water leaves a treatment plant. — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“Habits, scientists say, emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save effort. Left” — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Between calculated risk and reckless decision-making lies the dividing line between profit and loss. — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Older Americans are perfect telemarketing customers, analysts say, because they are often at home, rely on delivery services, and are lonely for the companionship… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“All our life, so far as it has definite form, is but a mass of habits - practical, emotional, and intellectual - systematically organized… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“Someday soon, say predictive analytics experts, it will be possible for companies to know our tastes and predict our habits better than we know… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“I love Paul O'Neill, but you could not pay me enough to work for him again" one official told me. "the man has never… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
“THE FRAMEWORK: • Identify the routine • Experiment with rewards • Isolate the cue • Have a plan” — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
