In California, up to 15 percent of wells in agricultural areas exceed a federal contaminant threshold, according to studies. Charles Duhigg agriculturalareacalifornia Change image and share on social
The more you focus, the more that focus becomes a habit. Charles Duhigg focushabit Change image and share on social
We know there are certain chemicals that are designed to give us a rush of pleasure. But, one of the most amazing things about being human is our capacity to override that pleasure. To either say, 'I don't need that pleasure right now. I'm going to ignore the craving.' Or to find something else that we find a deeper sense of reward from. Charles Duhigg amazecapacitychemical share on social
Because reverse mortgages do not require borrowers to make immediate repayments, the interest charges are added to the debt every day, and the total amount owed grows over time. Charles Duhigg addamountborrower Change image and share on social
Forty percent of all electronics sold are assembled by Foxconn. Charles Duhigg assembleelectronicforty Change image and share on social
Some of the tactics that are used by Foxconn and other companies throughout China is, if you are late, if you violate one of the small rules, some of the punishment is that you have to copy down quotations from the chairman of Foxconn: you have to write out confessions explaining why you were late and promising never to do it again. Charles Duhigg chairmanchinacompany share on social
At some point, if you're changing a really deep-seated behavior, you're going to have a moment of weakness. Charles Duhigg behaviorchangedeep Change image and share on social
Vast databases of names and personal information, sold to thieves by large publicly traded companies, have put almost anyone within reach of fraudulent telemarketers. Charles Duhigg companydatabasefraudulent Change image and share on social
In a flash order transaction, buy or sell orders are shown to a collection of high-frequency traders for just 30 milliseconds before they are routed to everyone else. They are widely considered to give the few investors with access to the technology an unfair advantage, even by some of the marketplaces that offer the flash orders for a fee. Charles Duhigg accessadvantagebuy share on social
Research suggests that investment bankers are more prone to commit fraud when they feel the competitor at their heels. Charles Duhigg bankercommitcompetitor Change image and share on social