Some officials overseeing local water systems have tried to go above and beyond what is legally required. But they have encountered resistance, sometimes from the very residents they are trying to protect, who say that if their water is legal, it must be safe. Charles Duhigg encounterlegallegally share on social
When the vast baby-boom generation exploded into adolescence in the 1960s, marketers exulted. Advertising consultants, always eager to coin a phrase, began happily explaining to corporations the difference between 'teenyboppers' and 'counterculture consumers.' Charles Duhigg 1960sadolescenceadvertise share on social
Students in school cheat not to get the 'A,' but to avoid the 'C.' Charles Duhigg avoidcheatschool Change image and share on social
Massachusetts has prohibited most financial advisers from using titles like 'certified senior adviser,' and some of the largest insurers, including MetLife and Genworth Financial, have similar rules. Charles Duhigg advisercertifyfinancial Change image and share on social
Someone will write a resolution that says, 'I want to exercise more,' or 'I want to lose 15 pounds' - which is great, that's a great goal to have - but every study tells us that if you pose things in abstract, goal-related terms, it's much less likely that you will accomplish it than if you structure it as an actual activity. Charles Duhigg abstractaccomplishactivity share on social
After World War I, while France and other Allies were building military defenses modeled on trench warfare, German commanders were shaping a nimble fighting force. Charles Duhigg allybuildcommander Change image and share on social
In a sense, habits never really disappear. Once formed, they always remain in our neurology. Charles Duhigg disappearformhabit Change image and share on social
The Safe Drinking Water Act was passed in 1974 after tests discovered carcinogens, lead and dangerous bacteria flowing from faucets in New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Boston and elsewhere. Charles Duhigg actbacteriumboston Change image and share on social
In 2005, attorneys general of 35 states urged the Federal Reserve to end the unsigned check system. Charles Duhigg attorneycheckend Change image and 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