The Easy Way to Stop Smoking
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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking
Allen Carr
9 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2018–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
I read it and realized that in order for me to quit smoking, I had to quit drinking(I was around 19 at the time and a heavy drinker), and in order to do that I needed to change/get away from the circle of friends at the time.
Very logically made me realise that willpower was really just about changing how you talk to yourself. Essentially learning impulse control. I lost a deadly, expensive habit and a fair bit of weight.
Reading “The Easy Way to Stop Smoking” by Alan Carr probably added years to my life.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's one book that changed your life? 2018 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: What book changed your life? 2022 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What was a book that changed your life? 2020 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Book under 100 pages that changed your life the most? 2021 · 1 recommendation