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Charles Duhigg Quotes

It almost goes without saying that when you are a startup, one of the first things you do is you start setting aside money to defend yourself from patent lawsuits, because any successful company, even moderately successful, is going to get hit by a patent lawsuit from someone who’s just trying to look for a payout Picture Quote #1

Older Americans are perfect telemarketing customers, analysts say, because they are often at home, rely on delivery services, and are lonely for the companionship that telephone callers provide Picture Quote #1

Hank Paulson, the happy capitalist warrior who spent his life pursuing and defending free markets, is now the biggest interventionist Treasury secretary we’ve had since the Great Depression Picture Quote #1

Lawmakers in both political parties have often acceded to unions’ requests to avoid political confrontations or to curry favor. They have pushed difficult choices into the future Picture Quote #1

For years, agency officials said that atrazine in drinking water posed almost no risk to humans or the environment Picture Quote #1

Drinking water that does not meet a federal health guideline will not necessarily make someone ill. Many contaminants are hazardous only if consumed for years. And some researchers argue that even toxic chemicals, when consumed at extremely low doses over long periods, pose few risks Picture Quote #1

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Atrazine - a herbicide often used on corn fields, golf courses and even lawns - has become one of the most common contaminants in American drinking water Picture Quote #1

Way back in 2000, the EPA was poised, and, in fact, had drafted a rule, to specially regulate pollution - water pollution and other types of pollution - from power plants, but the energy industry pushed back pretty significantly Picture Quote #1

Many environmental advocates argue that agricultural pollution will be reduced only through stronger federal laws Picture Quote #1

When the mortgage giant Fannie Mae recruited Daniel H. Mudd, he told a friend he wanted to work for an altruistic business. Already a decorated marine and a successful executive, he wanted to be a role model to his four children - just as his father, the television journalist Roger Mudd, had been to him Picture Quote #1

Union leaders argue that pension shortfalls account for a proportionally tiny portion of governments’ financial problems, and by all accounts, there are plenty of parties to blame for the growth in payrolls and obligations Picture Quote #1

If Freddie Mac is unable to raise capital, it could spark a political and financial crisis Picture Quote #1

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy mortgages from banks and other lenders, providing those financial institutions with capital to make new loans Picture Quote #1

There’s a natural instinct embedded in friendship, a sympathy that makes us willing to fight for someone we like when they are treated unjustly Picture Quote #1

Once you understand that habits can change, you have the freedom -- and the responsibility -- to remake them. Once you understand that habits can be rebuilt, the power of habit becomes easier to grasp, and the only option left is to get to work Picture Quote #1

Our brain is essentially programmed to enjoy carbohydrates because they give us a sense of fullness and a rush of pleasure. When people go on low-carb diets, they start to almost subconsciously experience distress from eating carbohydrates Picture Quote #1

A huge amount of success in life comes from learning as a child how to make good habits. It’s good to help kids understand that when they do certain things habitually, they’re reinforcing patterns Picture Quote #1

The problem is that your brain can’t tell the difference between bad and good habits, and so if you have a bad one, it’s always lurking there, waiting for the right cues and rewards Picture Quote #1

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I think I’m smart, and I know I was a good mom. But there wasn’t a lot I could point to and say, that’s why I’m special Picture Quote #1

Public employee unions, in their defense, say politicians have unfairly made them into simplistic bogeymen, responsible for problems that have myriad causes. Not all government workers receive generous pensions, they note Picture Quote #1

As cities have grown rapidly across the nation, many have neglected infrastructure projects and paved over green spaces that once absorbed rainwater Picture Quote #1

Once you break a habit into its components, you can fiddle with the gears Picture Quote #1

In general, insurers say criticisms of claims-handling are unfair because most policyholders are paid promptly, and some denials are necessary to root out fraud Picture Quote #1

The discovery of the habit loop is important because it reveals a basic truth: When a habit emerges, the brain stops fully participating in decision making. It stops working so hard, or diverts focus to other tasks Picture Quote #1

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It is often difficult to definitively link a specific instance of disease to one particular cause, like water pollution. Even when tests show that drinking water is polluted, it can be hard to pinpoint the source of the contamination Picture Quote #1

When most individuals or most companies are talking about trying to create healthy habits, the key is to identify which habit or habits seem most important Picture Quote #1

Companies aren’t families. They’re battlefields in a civil war Picture Quote #1

... hiding what you know is sometimes as important as knowing it Picture Quote #1

The biggest moment of flexibility in our shopping habits is when we have a child, because all of your old routines go out the window, and suddenly a marketer can come in and sell you new things Picture Quote #1

Small wins are a steady application of a small advantage Picture Quote #1

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It almost goes without saying that when you are a startup, one of the first things you do is you start setting aside money to defend yourself from patent lawsuits, because any successful company, even moderately successful, is going to get hit by a patent lawsuit from someone who’s just trying to look for a payout. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Older Americans are perfect telemarketing customers, analysts say, because they are often at home, rely on delivery services, and are lonely for the companionship that telephone callers provide. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Hank Paulson, the happy capitalist warrior who spent his life pursuing and defending free markets, is now the biggest interventionist Treasury secretary we’ve had since the Great Depression. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Lawmakers in both political parties have often acceded to unions’ requests to avoid political confrontations or to curry favor. They have pushed difficult choices into the future. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) For years, agency officials said that atrazine in drinking water posed almost no risk to humans or the environment. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Drinking water that does not meet a federal health guideline will not necessarily make someone ill. Many contaminants are hazardous only if consumed for years. And some researchers argue that even toxic chemicals, when consumed at extremely low doses over long periods, pose few risks. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Atrazine - a herbicide often used on corn fields, golf courses and even lawns - has become one of the most common contaminants in American drinking water. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Way back in 2000, the EPA was poised, and, in fact, had drafted a rule, to specially regulate pollution - water pollution and other types of pollution - from power plants, but the energy industry pushed back pretty significantly. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Many environmental advocates argue that agricultural pollution will be reduced only through stronger federal laws. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) When the mortgage giant Fannie Mae recruited Daniel H. Mudd, he told a friend he wanted to work for an altruistic business. Already a decorated marine and a successful executive, he wanted to be a role model to his four children - just as his father, the television journalist Roger Mudd, had been to him. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Union leaders argue that pension shortfalls account for a proportionally tiny portion of governments’ financial problems, and by all accounts, there are plenty of parties to blame for the growth in payrolls and obligations. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) If Freddie Mac is unable to raise capital, it could spark a political and financial crisis (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy mortgages from banks and other lenders, providing those financial institutions with capital to make new loans. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) There’s a natural instinct embedded in friendship, a sympathy that makes us willing to fight for someone we like when they are treated unjustly. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Once you understand that habits can change, you have the freedom -- and the responsibility -- to remake them. Once you understand that habits can be rebuilt, the power of habit becomes easier to grasp, and the only option left is to get to work. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Our brain is essentially programmed to enjoy carbohydrates because they give us a sense of fullness and a rush of pleasure. When people go on low-carb diets, they start to almost subconsciously experience distress from eating carbohydrates. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) A huge amount of success in life comes from learning as a child how to make good habits. It’s good to help kids understand that when they do certain things habitually, they’re reinforcing patterns. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) The problem is that your brain can’t tell the difference between bad and good habits, and so if you have a bad one, it’s always lurking there, waiting for the right cues and rewards. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) I think I’m smart, and I know I was a good mom. But there wasn’t a lot I could point to and say, that’s why I’m special. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Public employee unions, in their defense, say politicians have unfairly made them into simplistic bogeymen, responsible for problems that have myriad causes. Not all government workers receive generous pensions, they note. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) As cities have grown rapidly across the nation, many have neglected infrastructure projects and paved over green spaces that once absorbed rainwater. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Once you break a habit into its components, you can fiddle with the gears (Charles Duhigg Quotes) In general, insurers say criticisms of claims-handling are unfair because most policyholders are paid promptly, and some denials are necessary to root out fraud. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) The discovery of the habit loop is important because it reveals a basic truth: When a habit emerges, the brain stops fully participating in decision making. It stops working so hard, or diverts focus to other tasks. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) It is often difficult to definitively link a specific instance of disease to one particular cause, like water pollution. Even when tests show that drinking water is polluted, it can be hard to pinpoint the source of the contamination. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) When most individuals or most companies are talking about trying to create healthy habits, the key is to identify which habit or habits seem most important. (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Companies aren’t families. They’re battlefields in a civil war (Charles Duhigg Quotes) ... hiding what you know is sometimes as important as knowing it (Charles Duhigg Quotes) The biggest moment of flexibility in our shopping habits is when we have a child, because all of your old routines go out the window, and suddenly a marketer can come in and sell you new things (Charles Duhigg Quotes) Small wins are a steady application of a small advantage (Charles Duhigg Quotes)

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