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In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey dive into the fascinating science behind how habits quietly shape almost half of what we do each day. Joined by The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg, they explore how cues, routines, and rewards work together to create powerful loops in the brain. By understanding how these loops operate, we can start to take real control over them.
Stephen and Britain unpack the “Golden Rule of Habit Change” and explain why relying on willpower alone often doesn’t work. They emphasize that habits can’t simply be erased; they need to be replaced with something new. To bring the science to life, they share personal stories, like Britain’s candy jar detours and how simple tools like phone-locking devices can make a real difference.
They also connect Duhigg’s research to the ideas in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Atomic Habits, showing how these three books build on one another. This episode is a practical and inspiring listen for anyone who wants to build better habits, break old patterns, and take back control of their daily routines.
What We Discuss
- [00:00] Introduction
- [00:34] The science of habits
- [02:34] "The Power of Habit" and foundational habit books
- [06:57] Why Charles Duhigg wrote "The Power of Habit"
- [09:18] The challenge of changing habits
- [12:09] The habit loop: cue, routine, reward
- [20:58] Awareness as the first step to change
- [24:43] The golden rule of habit change
Notable Quotes
- [21:25] "You can’t erase a habit. You can only replace it." – Charles Duhigg
- [06:25] "We all have these little habits. And some of them are positive, some negative, and some neutral." – Britain Covey
- [11:30] "Under pressure, you don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits." – Stephen Covey
Resources
Paradigm Shifting Books
Book
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Charles Duhigg
Britain Covey
Stephen H. Covey
57 episodes
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