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Books Like The Power of Habit

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg has a particular pull. Why we do what we do, and how companies, athletes, and everyday people have hacked the habit loop on purpose.

What tends to stick with readers is its informative, practical and business feel. More story-driven than most self-help — reads almost like journalism. Below are 5 books that carry that feeling in different ways, matched on shared mood, themes and reading experience. The Power of Habit is a medium, easy-paced read (reading level: beginner-friendly), so we've noted where each pick is quicker, slower or heavier.

Cover of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

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The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg

5 books you might enjoy

  1. Cover of Atomic Habits by James Clear

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    Atomic Habits

    James Clear

    If it was the informative side of The Power of Habit you loved, Atomic Habits delivers it too. Both carry the #practical tag.

    Medium · Easy pace · Beginner-friendly

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  2. Cover of Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

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    Thinking, Fast and Slow

    Daniel Kahneman

    Thinking, Fast and Slow shares The Power of Habit's informative appeal. Expect a bigger commitment than The Power of Habit.

    Long · Slow pace · Moderate

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  3. Cover of Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain

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    Quiet: The Power of Introverts

    Susan Cain

    If it was the informative side of The Power of Habit you loved, Quiet: The Power of Introverts delivers it too. Both carry the #practical and #accessible tags.

    Medium · Easy pace · Beginner-friendly

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  4. Cover of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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    Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

    Yuval Noah Harari

    Like The Power of Habit, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is informative. Both carry the #accessible tag. Expect a bigger commitment than The Power of Habit.

    Long · Easy pace · Easy to follow

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  5. Cover of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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    The Body Keeps the Score

    Bessel van der Kolk

    If it was the informative side of The Power of Habit you loved, The Body Keeps the Score delivers it too. Expect a bigger commitment than The Power of Habit.

    Long · Slow pace · Easy to follow

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How to choose

  • Ready for something heavier? Thinking, Fast and Slow is the most demanding pick.

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