Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts—Becoming the Person You Want to Be

Marshall Goldsmith argues that our environment is a relentless trigger that shapes our actions, often pulling us away from our goals. He introduces the "Daily Questions" framework, a self-monitoring tool where individuals rate their effort on twenty or more specific behaviors every night. Unlike traditional goal-tracking which focuses on results, this method emphasizes active questions—starting with "Did I do my best to..."—to measure personal engagement. He also identifies the "Wheel of Change," a model for mapping whether to create, preserve, eliminate, or accept various behavioral traits.

This book serves professionals and leaders who struggle to maintain consistency between their intentions and their daily conduct. Readers use these strategies to overcome the "planning fallacy," where individuals overestimate their willpower in future scenarios. It provides a practical system for people who want to minimize regret and manage environmental influences. By adopting the daily inventory, readers gain a structured way to hold themselves accountable for their own progress and reactive habits.

Growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.

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