The Power of Habit: Charles Duhigg at TEDxTeachersCollege

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Published 2013-08-18

In this ingenious talk, Pulitzer Prize winning writer Charles Duhigg seamlessly combines informational facts from research, anecdotes from real events, and personal experience with insightful observations to explain why human behaviors are compelled by habit. Citing research evidence supporting the positive effects of willpower on long-term decision-making, Duhigg encourages listeners to teach willpower by supporting the mindful contemplation of consequences and resisting impulses that otherwise result in persistent habits.

Charles Duhigg is a renowned author and business reporter for The New York Times, where he has made numerous contributions. Mr. Duhigg is the author of "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life", recognized as one of the best books of 2012 by The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.

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All Comments (21)

@ilish6338 7 years ago

"the power of habit" changed my life.
@downbntout 7 years ago

So that's why I'm so hooked on YT. Routine: look left, scroll down. Reward: entertainment consumed. Cue: brain hungry for more. Quick, easy, endless looping.
@heyitsyc 5 years ago

This man has literally changed my life with his research and Book.
@codinginflow 5 years ago

This is the really important stuff. Research like this is what can really influence your life.
@kehkeh92821 4 years ago

This guy wrote a book to explain to himself why he shouldnt eat more cookies. Well played sir
@truelyfine 8 years ago

I've heard that the marshmallow story is incomplete. Followup research showed that children from wealthier backgrounds, where resources were common, were less distressed about leaving the marshmallow alone, accepting the promise of future doubling of the marshmallow. While children from poorer backgrounds, were more insecure about future promises, and would take the one they had on hand since they didn't expect a future additional marshmallow.
@mindsetmastery4167 4 years ago

Some habits have the power to start a chain reaction and change other habits. In other words, some matter more than others in remaking businesses and lives. These are keystone habits, and they can influence how people work, eat, play, live, spend, and communicate. Keystone habits start a process that transforms EVERYTHING. For example, my keystone habit was waking up early every morning. This caused me to be more productive, allowing me to create a morning routine full of other good habits. For more on this, I summarized the book into 7 key lessons.
@EricPomert 10 years ago

When I get into an obsessive mental knot over a creative problem, I get up and go outside, despite the self-repudiating inner dialogue. I love taking in the fresh air and scent of blossoms. Five minutes later, I return to my desk without the mental knot and a pleasant feeling of starting fresh.
@simonray4713 6 years ago

This book changed my thinking , my behavior and my life, forever. Thank you and respect this guy who write great book to share his knowleage.
@voleanhtu 5 years ago

What I learn here is that you should have a cue and rewards to build your habit. And to resist the temptation, you should not focus on it, distract yourself from it. Also, try to plan ahead of time because soon you will fail your own challenge when you get hot-blood. Fail to plan is plan to fail.
@christinenoel4502 9 years ago

I was in the middle of eating a cookie when I started watching this...
@Lena-eo5xx 5 months ago

And the power of habit is the will to change. The words I remember from the book and has impacted my life in a positive way. Thank you Charles Duhigg!!
@phillipuchen 3 years ago

I've read this book for a couple of times, and it totally changed my life.
@joshuabarnes242 5 years ago

Thank you Ben Affleck!
@EunaJ 9 years ago

Groundbreaking and refreshing nueroscience behind our habit forming loop, I strongly recommend this book for everyone who is struggling to achieve any goal! Love this Tedtalk!!
@alexandriagachuhi7718 4 years ago

I started reading his book (The Power of Habit) today. I'm excited to learn (or re-learn) something new... here's to acquiring new value- adding habits 🥂😀👏🏽🤞🏽💃🏾
@souffled 6 years ago

Such an eloquent and affable speaker with knowledge and a heart to share.
@danielsilva-us3zn 8 years ago

His book is wonderful.
@StevenHanekroot 9 years ago

Love this lecture and the book. Love that the science shows through so you can make your own reasoning and combinations. Very insightful and helpful in my quest to understand the working principles of human health.
@shondellwelcome9956 3 years ago

This is a perfect example of being successful to follow the three components cue, behavior and rewards. Habits related to behavior Behavior related to obedience Obedience related to success This will definitely changes someone's life