#360 ‒ How to change your habits: why they form and how to build or break them | Charles Duhigg, M.B.A

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and most recently super communicators. He is one of the most trusted voices on the science of behavior change, performance, and decision making, and he's known for translating complex psychological and neuroscience research into actionable insights that improve everyday life. I wanted to have Charles on the show because habits are the foundation for integrating nearly everything we talk about on this podcast. when it comes to improving lifespan and health span, whether it's exercise, nutrition, sleep, or emotional regulation, if the behavior doesn't stick, the benefits won't accrue. In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience of habit formation, how Q routine reward loops govern nearly half our daily behaviors, and why understanding this loop is integral to behavior change.

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