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William James
Habit is a short piece taken from William James's The Principles of Psychology. It looks at how repeated actions become automatic and how habits gradually shape behavior and character. James also gives practical advice on building good habits, breaking bad ones, and acting on resolutions before they fade. Readers often found it surprisingly clear and useful for such an old text, and several still found his advice practical today.
Hidden Brain explores the psychology behind everyday behavior, decisions, emotions, and relationships, using conversations with researchers and real-world stories to make the ideas relatable. Rather than teaching psychology in a set order, it starts with questions about ordinary life and follows the research behind them. Listeners often described it as unusually approachable and engaging, though some feel it occasionally simplifies ideas or stretches them into broader conclusions.
For Habit
Episode — “Creatures of Habit.”
Charles Duhigg
The Power of Habit looks at why habits form and how they can be changed, using Charles Duhigg's idea of a loop made up of a cue, routine, and reward. He moves from individual habits to workplaces and wider social behavior, using research alongside stories and case studies. Readers often found the stories interesting and good for making the ideas stick, though some feel there is too much storytelling and not enough practical guidance.