The Art of Manliness Episode #61: The Power Of Habit With Charles Duhigg
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Apr 4, 2014 
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Charles Duhigg discusses habit formation and changing bad habits. They explore the habit loop, neuroscience behind habits, and ways to transform habits for better behaviors. The conversation also includes examples of manipulating habits in real-life situations and book recommendations.
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Riot Prevention
- Charles Duhigg learned about habit formation while reporting in Iraq.
- An army major successfully stopped riots by removing food vendors, disrupting ingrained routines.
Neuroscience of Habits
- Recent neuroscience provides new tools for understanding habit formation.
- Studies reveal 40-45% of daily actions are habits, not decisions.
Golden Rule of Habit Change
- To change habits, focus on changing the routine, not the cue or reward.
- Identify the cue and reward, then find a new routine that satisfies the same needs.