Book name: power of habit by Charles duhigg
Publication: random house publication
When we talk with people often we introduce ourselves with our name ,our profession etc. But according to my opinion it is more important to be "what we are?" Than "who we are?".."who we are?" may be defined by our profession,what surname you came up with, your designation,social status but "what we are?" has different dimensions to define.
I think "Actions defines what we are."
Our behavior is not result of just a single incident or event but this is expression of what we are habituated of. Our habits are driving force behind our behavior.
Thus in order to control behavior of our own it's necessary to watch out our habits. If our habits are in a way that it is helping us to develop ourselves then it is a good thing. But what if our habits are not in our control and what if I wish to change it for a better cause? What if we could achieve whatever we desire?
The answer is YES.. you can change it, modify it with some very simple rules given by Charles duhigg.
Thus in order to control behavior of our own it's necessary to watch out our habits. If our habits are in a way that it is helping us to develop ourselves then it is a good thing. But what if our habits are not in our control and what if I wish to change it for a better cause? What if we could achieve whatever we desire?
The answer is YES.. you can change it, modify it with some very simple rules given by Charles duhigg.
According to Author
"Change might not be fast and isn't easy .But with time & efforts ,almost any habit can be reshaped."
"Change might not be fast and isn't easy .But with time & efforts ,almost any habit can be reshaped."
But to change habits it's important to know how habits work. What is driving factor behind habit change. So, In first chapter, Charles told in a simple way how habits works & how to modify it with simple loop of cue-routine-reward.
According to Author,
"If you use same cue, and provides the same reward ,you can shift the routine and change habit .Almost any behaviour can be transformed if the cue & reward stay same."
"If you use same cue, and provides the same reward ,you can shift the routine and change habit .Almost any behaviour can be transformed if the cue & reward stay same."
Second part explains how individual habits reflect as a whole and used by organizations. Those organizations which studies human behavior,human psychology & habits of individual tend to have high success rates than it's counterpart.
Specially I liked story of "ALCOA" where a single habit of safety made it a most successful aluminium company of America.
Third part is about how habits of individual reflect in society. Also it contained one chapter explaining neurology behind habits formation and how we get addicted to it.
Most beautiful part of this book is that these are not just ideas of habits but there is given a way to modify it. with his own example author gave the way to change any habit with four point framework. It's really appreciating..
Specially I liked story of "ALCOA" where a single habit of safety made it a most successful aluminium company of America.
Third part is about how habits of individual reflect in society. Also it contained one chapter explaining neurology behind habits formation and how we get addicted to it.
Most beautiful part of this book is that these are not just ideas of habits but there is given a way to modify it. with his own example author gave the way to change any habit with four point framework. It's really appreciating..
No matter how much hard to change any habit. It can be changed . If we have faith that we can change it. I have witnessed it.
To be short : what should we do finally
1. Identify which habits has to change
2. Identify cue-routine-reward pattern
3. Set goals
4. Have self discipline
5. Have belief that you can achieve it with your will power.
1. Identify which habits has to change
2. Identify cue-routine-reward pattern
3. Set goals
4. Have self discipline
5. Have belief that you can achieve it with your will power.
If we could achieve this ,we have that "Power of habit " that will change our life forever.
Thank you.
- Guru bargaje
- Guru bargaje
