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Why I Do That: On the Habits I Hide, the Stories I Tell, and the Person Underneath
You reread the message after sending it. You rehearsed the conversation in the shower. You said you were fine, convincingly, and were quietly disappointed when it worked.
For two books, the Why We Do That series has watched other the friend who over-apologises, the colleague who performs busy, the strong one nobody checks on. This is the book where the lens turns around.
Why I Do That follows twelve ordinary behaviours all the way the conversations rehearsed for people who never hear them, the compliment that is never allowed to finish, the day off that must be earned, the plan with backups for its backups, and the comfort we keep handing the very person who caused the hurt. Underneath them it finds one private rule, written young and still on duty.
Every behaviour made sense once. This book goes looking for when.
Told with warmth, dry humour, research held lightly, and one small experiment at the end of each chapter. A mirror, held kindly.
The third and final book in the Why We Do That series. Reads perfectly on its own.
For two books, the Why We Do That series has watched other the friend who over-apologises, the colleague who performs busy, the strong one nobody checks on. This is the book where the lens turns around.
Why I Do That follows twelve ordinary behaviours all the way the conversations rehearsed for people who never hear them, the compliment that is never allowed to finish, the day off that must be earned, the plan with backups for its backups, and the comfort we keep handing the very person who caused the hurt. Underneath them it finds one private rule, written young and still on duty.
Every behaviour made sense once. This book goes looking for when.
Told with warmth, dry humour, research held lightly, and one small experiment at the end of each chapter. A mirror, held kindly.
The third and final book in the Why We Do That series. Reads perfectly on its own.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2026
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October 28, 2026
I am so spoiled - this book was signed by the author herself 🥹
I think it is often so easy to observe the behaviour of others, but when it comes to self reflection and being brutally honest with yourself, about yourself, it becomes a bit more challenging. This book is so easy to read - it is a fun (and the same time serious) take on certain things we do (and don’t do) and I love it! Again so relatable - as if the author lives inside my head! Thank you Karmin for putting into perfect words the things we do & think (out loud and in the dark) xx
I think it is often so easy to observe the behaviour of others, but when it comes to self reflection and being brutally honest with yourself, about yourself, it becomes a bit more challenging. This book is so easy to read - it is a fun (and the same time serious) take on certain things we do (and don’t do) and I love it! Again so relatable - as if the author lives inside my head! Thank you Karmin for putting into perfect words the things we do & think (out loud and in the dark) xx
October 24, 2026
Really enjoyed this book! It’s easy to read, relatable, and makes you think about your own behaviour and why you do the things you do. I liked how it helps you understand yourself better, recognise your own patterns, and see things from a different perspective. The writing style makes everything easy to understand without feeling too complicated. It’s not just about understanding other people, but also learning more about yourself. Definitely worth the read!
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An honest and introspective read that makes you question the habits and stories you tell yourself. It’s relatable without being predictable, and I appreciated how it encourages real self-awareness rather than easy answers.
An honest and introspective read that makes you question the habits and stories you tell yourself. It’s relatable without being predictable, and I appreciated how it encourages real self-awareness rather than easy answers.
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