It is facile to imply that smoking, alcoholism, overeating, or other i…

Charles Duhigg
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It is facile to imply that smoking, alcoholism, overeating, or other ingrained patters can be upended without real effort. Genuine change requires work and self-understanding of the cravings driving behaviours. ✨ The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Book by Charles Duhigg, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 28, 2012.
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