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Feb 2020
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The Power of Habit with Charles Duhigg

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How does a routine become habit-forming? One important part is figuring out a reward for the routine itself. For example, as Charles Duhigg (best-selling author of “The Power of Habit”) explains, the reward for brushing your teeth is not necessarily what you think it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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