Psychology · 12 min
Beyond Willpower: Decoding the Habit Loop
By Charles Duhigg
This episode explores the underlying architecture of habits, revealing how triggers, routines, and rewards shape our lives. We move beyond simple willpower, offering a framework to consciously reshape automatic behaviors and reclaim agency.
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Psychology
Duration
12 min
What it is about
habits, behavior, change
Who it is for
This is for anyone seeking to move beyond mere willpower, offering a powerful mental model to decode the unseen forces shaping daily actions and gain strategic agency, enabling them to consciously reshape their behavior and achieve more intentional outcomes.
The author
Charles Duhigg, an award-winning investigative reporter, illuminates the hidden structures of human behavior with rigorous research and compelling narratives, making complex psychological insights accessible and actionable.
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