Capacity Quote by Charles Duhigg
“Companies aren’t families. They’re battlefields in a civil war. Yet despite this capacity for internecine warfare, most companies roll along relatively peacefully, year after year, because they have routines—habits—that create truces that allow everyone to set aside their rivalries long enough to get a day’s work done.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg, 2012
Organizations act like battlefields, but shared routines act as temporary truces that keep daily work moving.
In simple terms: Companies are like battlefields, but habits create peace.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate shared routines to reduce conflict.
Themes
conflict
routine
organization
productivity
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
advice
analytical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project planning
- conflict resolution
- daily stand‑ups
Key Concepts
habit formation
social coordination
Questions to Reflect On
- What routines could you introduce to ease tension?
- How do hidden rivalries affect performance?
A Different Perspective
Routines can mask deeper issues that may resurface later.
