After World War I, while France and other Allies were building military defenses modeled on trench warfare, German commanders were shaping a… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Analysts say that one reason Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were privatized in the first place was to prevent political whims from… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
In the 1970s, New York City defaulted on its debt, and yes, the consequences were painful. Enrollment plummeted at City University campuses,… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Not so long ago, companies that borrowed lots of money were considered risky, appropriate only for daredevil stock pickers. Those with lots… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Some of the tactics that are used by Foxconn and other companies throughout China is, if you are late, if you violate… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
In 1688, Edward Lloyd opened a coffeehouse on London's seafront popular among underwriters, men in powdered wigs with mathematical minds and steely… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
Back when Detroit was the head of auto manufacturing, it was clear where profits were created. Right? A car was made in… — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
For decades, activist shareholders were an entertaining, but largely ignored, Wall Street sideshow. Disgruntled investors would attend annual meetings to harangue executives,… — 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
