The Power of Habit

The habit loop: cue → routine → reward. Identify each part to change a habit.

Don't try to eliminate a habit; replace its routine while keeping the cue and reward.

Cravings drive habits — the brain learns to anticipate the reward, not just want it.

Keystone habits — a few foundational ones — cascade change into other areas.

Willpower is a learnable skill, finite per day, depleted by decisions.

Belief — usually grown in groups — is what keeps a new habit alive when willpower fails.

Organizations have habits too; institutional change starts by mapping their loops.