Charles Duhigg

Charles Duhigg

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Journalist/author; habits and productivity (The Power of Habit)

One Habit Away: Transform Your Life Today
SocialMay 6, 2026

One Habit Away: Transform Your Life Today

I've spent my career studying the science of habits and the research is clear — any habit can be created, any habit can be changed, and you have the power to become exactly who you want to be. The life...

By Charles Duhigg
Attention, Not More Money, Drives Financial Success
SocialApr 25, 2026

Attention, Not More Money, Drives Financial Success

I pulled together the most compelling research I found on money behavior for a practical guide that will change how you think about your finances. You do not need more money, you just need to start paying more attention to...

By Charles Duhigg
Morning Workouts Spark Healthier Eating, Spending, and Productivity
SocialApr 21, 2026

Morning Workouts Spark Healthier Eating, Spending, and Productivity

Some habits don't just change one behavior, they change everything. People who exercise in the morning tend to eat better, spend less, and procrastinate less, without even trying to. https://t.co/QQnh85Abde

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Great Communicators Prioritize Listening Over Charisma
SocialApr 21, 2026

Great Communicators Prioritize Listening Over Charisma

A super communicator isn't the funniest or most charismatic person in the room. They're just the one who makes everyone feel heard. https://t.co/CHVxhwzYKm

By Charles Duhigg
Listening Beats Charm: The Power of Being Heard
SocialApr 16, 2026

Listening Beats Charm: The Power of Being Heard

One skill — making people feel truly heard — is worth more than all the charm and wit in the world. #CharlesDuhigg #Supercommunicator #CommunicationSkills https://t.co/BIdN2eakKI

By Charles Duhigg
Name the Awkwardness Upfront to Ease Tough Talks
SocialApr 15, 2026

Name the Awkwardness Upfront to Ease Tough Talks

The hardest conversations don't get easier by avoiding the awkwardness. They get easier when you name it upfront. Simply saying "this might feel uncomfortable, but I think it matters" changes everything about how the conversation goes. https://t.co/7BprqxAvxp

By Charles Duhigg
Three-Step Listening: Ask, Reflect, Confirm for True Understanding
SocialApr 14, 2026

Three-Step Listening: Ask, Reflect, Confirm for True Understanding

The simplest way to make someone feel heard is also the most underused. Ask them why, reflect back what you heard, and then ask if you got it right. Most people never make it to that third step. https://t.co/oVqxqlBwf2

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Identify Cues and Rewards to Rewire Daily Habits
SocialApr 6, 2026

Identify Cues and Rewards to Rewire Daily Habits

Nearly half of what we do every day isn't really a choice. It's a habit running in the background. The good news is that once you can spot the cue and the reward driving a behavior, you can change it....

By Charles Duhigg
Close Midlife Relationships Predict Longer, Happier Lives
SocialMar 31, 2026

Close Midlife Relationships Predict Longer, Happier Lives

Harvard's longest running happiness study found one thing predicted how long, healthily and happily people lived: If you had a handful of close relationships at age 45, then 65, you were more likely to live longer, be happier, and have...

By Charles Duhigg
Start Tough Talks by Admitting They're Awkward
SocialMar 28, 2026

Start Tough Talks by Admitting They're Awkward

How should we have the hardest conversations? By acknowledging, up front, that this is awkward and hard. https://t.co/mp994zl4oo

By Charles Duhigg
Morning Routine Wins: Anticipate, Relax, Connect
SocialMar 27, 2026

Morning Routine Wins: Anticipate, Relax, Connect

Your morning routine shapes the rest of your day more than most people realize. The research points to three things that actually matter: something to anticipate, a moment of relaxation, and some form of connection. https://t.co/xVOsb5vg5j

By Charles Duhigg
Ask If They Need Help, Hug, or Listening
SocialMar 26, 2026

Ask If They Need Help, Hug, or Listening

Before jumping in to help, try asking one simple question: do you want to be helped, hugged, or heard? People know the answer immediately, and it changes everything about how you show up for them. https://t.co/j211mE6EqC

By Charles Duhigg
Great Communicators Ask Many Simple, Caring Questions
SocialMar 24, 2026

Great Communicators Ask Many Simple, Caring Questions

Super communicators ask 10 to 20 times more questions than the average person, and most of them are simple. The real skill is asking questions that invite people to talk about what they actually care about, and then genuinely listening...

By Charles Duhigg
Great Conversations Synchronize Brains and Bodies
SocialMar 16, 2026

Great Conversations Synchronize Brains and Bodies

Science just explained what's actually happening in your body during a great conversation. When two people are truly in sync, their bodies and brains are literally starting to function alike, and that's exactly what great communication is designed to do....

By Charles Duhigg