Charles Duhigg ON: How to Hack Your Brain to Change Any Habit Effortlessly & the Secret to Making Better Decisions
Apr 11, 2022
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In this engaging discussion, Charles Duhigg, a New York Times bestselling author known for 'The Power of Habit', dives into the intricacies of habit formation and decision-making. He highlights the psychological challenges of breaking bad habits and forming good ones. Duhigg explores the importance of shifting focus from immediate pleasure to long-term well-being. He also shares strategies for mindful decision-making and emphasizes the value of celebrating small victories in the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment.
Take time for deep thinking in decision-making processes.
Deep dives
Building Habits for Better Decision Making
Building habits can significantly impact decision-making processes. By understanding the science behind habits, such as cues, routines, and rewards, individuals can improve their productivity and effectiveness. Author Charles Duhigg highlights the importance of forming small habits that lead to more deliberate choices, focusing on cognitive routines to prompt deeper thinking for better decisions.
Embracing Emotional Rewards for Habit Formation
The podcast delves into the significance of emotional rewards compared to transactional rewards in habit formation. It emphasizes the persistence of emotional rewards in shaping behaviors, highlighting the impact of intrinsic motivations over extrinsic ones. Providing examples like exercise and meditation, it demonstrates how emotional rewards play a crucial role in establishing and sustaining positive habits.
Rational Procrastination and Overthinking for Better Decision Outcomes
The discussion explores the concept of rational procrastination and overthinking in decision-making processes. It underscores the value of taking time to make significant choices, allowing for deeper contemplation and analysis. By creating small steps, rewarding initial progress, and evaluating environmental influences, individuals can navigate procrastination and overthinking to make more informed decisions.
Reframing Productivity Based on Personal Goals
Productivity should be defined by personal goals rather than external expectations. It involves achieving goals with less stress and aligning with what is important to you, not society. Embracing productivity as a tool for personal growth and well-being allows one to prioritize their own objectives.
Transitioning from Happiness to Well-Being
Shifting focus from seeking happiness to fostering well-being is more meaningful. Well-being entails feeling satisfied, safe, loved, and finding life meaningful. It surpasses mere pleasure and happiness, offering a deeper sense of fulfillment. By prioritizing well-being, one can make decisions that lead to a more purposeful and contented life.
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Jay Shetty sits down with Charles Duhigg to talk about forming habits, how to think more deeply, and our overall well-being. Habits are deeply ingrained in us, we do them unconsciously and automatically. This is why many people find it difficult to drop negative habits and form positive ones. It is difficult and would often require strong willpower and clear motivation. Yes, it’s difficult but never impossible.
Charles Duhigg, journalist, a New York times bestselling author. He wrote the Power of Habit and Smarter, Faster, Better, which talk about productivity habits, and the science behind it. He joined the New York Times as a staff writer in 2006 and was part of the team that won the 2013 Pulitzer prize in explanatory journalism for the iEconomy, a series that examines the global economy through the lens of Apple.