28 Books like Willpower

The Marshmallow Test

by Walter Mischel • 2014

Willpower isn't character; it's a cognitive skill. A four-year-old with a marshmallow proved it.

3.72

10k+

🍬 Delay Of Gratification 🧠 Self-Regulation ⚡ Impulse Control

The Marshmallow Test 95%

Willpower isn't character; it's a cognitive skill. A four-year-old with a marshmallow proved it.

by Walter Mischel 2014

3.72

10k+ ratings

🍬 Delay Of Gratification 🧠 Self-Regulation ⚡ Impulse Control

What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite

by David DiSalvo • 2011

Your brain favors certainty, shortcuts, and approval. The biases to catch and the override rules.

3.83

4k+

🧠 Cognitive Biases 📉 Behavioral Economics 🧬 Evolutionary Psychology

What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite Summary

What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite 95%

Your brain favors certainty, shortcuts, and approval. The biases to catch and the override rules.

by David DiSalvo 2011

3.83

4k+ ratings

🧠 Cognitive Biases 📉 Behavioral Economics 🧬 Evolutionary Psychology

Get It Done

by Ayelet Fishbach • 2022

Your goals fail in the middle, not at the start. The science that fixes the slump.

3.55

1k+

🧪 Behavioral Science 🧠 Motivation Psychology 💡 Intrinsic Motivation

Get It Done 95%

Your goals fail in the middle, not at the start. The science that fixes the slump.

by Ayelet Fishbach 2022

3.55

1k+ ratings

🧪 Behavioral Science 🧠 Motivation Psychology 💡 Intrinsic Motivation

Succeed

by Heidi Grant Halvorson • 2010

Nine evidence-based moves that turn vague intentions into achievement, without relying on willpower.

4.14

3k+

🎯 Goal Setting 🌱 Growth Mindset 🧠 Self-Control

Succeed 95%

Nine evidence-based moves that turn vague intentions into achievement, without relying on willpower.

by Heidi Grant Halvorson 2010

4.14

3k+ ratings

🎯 Goal Setting 🌱 Growth Mindset 🧠 Self-Control

Endless Energy

by Peter Hollins • 2019

Productivity is an energy problem, not a time problem. The four-fuel fix.

3.92

168

🔋 Energy Management ⚙️ Productivity Systems 😴 Sleep Hygiene

Endless Energy 95%

Productivity is an energy problem, not a time problem. The four-fuel fix.

by Peter Hollins 2019

3.92

168 ratings

🔋 Energy Management ⚙️ Productivity Systems 😴 Sleep Hygiene

Hello, Habits

by Fumio Sasaki • 2018

Willpower burns out by noon. Habits don't. How to build the routines that carry you.

3.62

4k+

🧱 Habit Design 🌿 Minimalist Living 🧠 Willpower Psychology

Hello, Habits 95%

Willpower burns out by noon. Habits don't. How to build the routines that carry you.

by Fumio Sasaki 2018

3.62

4k+ ratings

🧱 Habit Design 🌿 Minimalist Living 🧠 Willpower Psychology

Your Future Self

by Hal Hershfield • 2023

Your brain registers your future self as another person. The science of making that self matter.

3.66

876

🧠 Behavioral Economics 🤝 Future Self ⏳ Present Bias

Your Future Self 95%

Your brain registers your future self as another person. The science of making that self matter.

by Hal Hershfield 2023

3.66

876 ratings

🧠 Behavioral Economics 🤝 Future Self ⏳ Present Bias

How to Stop Procrastinating

by Daniel Walter • 2020

Procrastination is a four-part failure, not a flaw. A 21-day system that rebuilds each one.

4.13

363

🕰️ Procrastination 📋 Personal Productivity ⏰ Time Management

How to Stop Procrastinating 95%

Procrastination is a four-part failure, not a flaw. A 21-day system that rebuilds each one.

by Daniel Walter 2020

4.13

363 ratings

🕰️ Procrastination 📋 Personal Productivity ⏰ Time Management

The Motivation Hacker

by Nick Winter • 2013

You do not need to feel motivated. You need to manipulate the four variables that produce action.

3.73

2k+

⚙️ Productivity Systems 📊 Behavioral Economics 🔒 Commitment Devices

The Motivation Hacker 95%

You do not need to feel motivated. You need to manipulate the four variables that produce action.

by Nick Winter 2013

3.73

2k+ ratings

⚙️ Productivity Systems 📊 Behavioral Economics 🔒 Commitment Devices

How to Change

by Katy Milkman • 2021

Impulsivity, procrastination, laziness: each has a science-backed fix that needs zero willpower.

3.84

7k+

🔄 Behavior Change 🎯 Goal Achievement 📊 Behavioral Economics

How to Change 95%

Impulsivity, procrastination, laziness: each has a science-backed fix that needs zero willpower.

by Katy Milkman 2021

3.84

7k+ ratings

🔄 Behavior Change 🎯 Goal Achievement 📊 Behavioral Economics

Stop Self-Sabotage

by Judy Ho • 2019

Four root causes drive self-sabotage; six clinical steps replace them with a plan that sticks.

3.79

1k+

🧨 Self-Sabotage 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 🔄 Cognitive Reframing

Stop Self-Sabotage 95%

Four root causes drive self-sabotage; six clinical steps replace them with a plan that sticks.

by Judy Ho 2019

3.79

1k+ ratings

🧨 Self-Sabotage 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 🔄 Cognitive Reframing

The Procrastination Equation

by Piers Steel • 2010

A single equation explains all procrastination. Its four levers are trainable.

3.72

3k+

⚙️ Productivity Systems ⏳ Time Management 🧠 Behavioral Economics

The Procrastination Equation 94%

A single equation explains all procrastination. Its four levers are trainable.

by Piers Steel 2010

3.72

3k+ ratings

⚙️ Productivity Systems ⏳ Time Management 🧠 Behavioral Economics

The Power of Self-Discipline

by Peter Hollins • 2021

Why you quit when it gets hard, and five minutes a day to make quitting harder.

3.55

1k+

🧱 Habit Design 💪 Willpower ⏳ Procrastination

The Power of Self-Discipline 94%

Why you quit when it gets hard, and five minutes a day to make quitting harder.

by Peter Hollins 2021

3.55

1k+ ratings

🧱 Habit Design 💪 Willpower ⏳ Procrastination

Solving the Procrastination Puzzle

by Timothy A. Pychyl • 2013

Tomorrow's motivation is a myth your brain sells you. Here's what actually interrupts the pattern.

3.77

6k+

⏳ Procrastination 📋 Time Management 🧠 Cognitive Biases

Solving the Procrastination Puzzle Summary

Solving the Procrastination Puzzle 94%

Tomorrow's motivation is a myth your brain sells you. Here's what actually interrupts the pattern.

by Timothy A. Pychyl 2013

3.77

6k+ ratings

⏳ Procrastination 📋 Time Management 🧠 Cognitive Biases

The Power of Discipline

by Daniel Walter • 2020

The brain science of self-control: why willpower tires, and how to build systems that don't.

4.12

8k+

🧱 Self-Discipline 🔄 Habit Formation 🛡️ Mental Toughness

The Power of Discipline 94%

The brain science of self-control: why willpower tires, and how to build systems that don't.

by Daniel Walter 2020

4.12

8k+ ratings

🧱 Self-Discipline 🔄 Habit Formation 🛡️ Mental Toughness

Mini Habits

by Stephen Guise • 2013

One push-up a day: how to make habits so tiny your brain can't resist them.

4.00

8k+

🧱 Habit Formation 🧠 Behavioral Psychology 🐜 Micro Habits

Mini Habits 94%

One push-up a day: how to make habits so tiny your brain can't resist them.

by Stephen Guise 2013

4.00

8k+ ratings

🧱 Habit Formation 🧠 Behavioral Psychology 🐜 Micro Habits

Stop Procrastinating

by Nils Salzgeber • 2017

Why five minutes of work beats motivation, and the emotion skills that make it stick.

4.19

520

🧠 Procrastination ⚔️ Beating Procrastination 🎭 Emotion Regulation

Stop Procrastinating 94%

Why five minutes of work beats motivation, and the emotion skills that make it stick.

by Nils Salzgeber 2017

4.19

520 ratings

🧠 Procrastination ⚔️ Beating Procrastination 🎭 Emotion Regulation

The Science of Overcoming Procrastination

by Patrick King • 2018

Why your brain chooses scrolling over working, and the specific tactics to flip the switch.

4.05

473

🧠 Behavioral Psychology ⏳ Procrastination 🔄 Habit Formation

The Science of Overcoming Procrastination Summary

The Science of Overcoming Procrastination 94%

Why your brain chooses scrolling over working, and the specific tactics to flip the switch.

by Patrick King 2018

4.05

473 ratings

🧠 Behavioral Psychology ⏳ Procrastination 🔄 Habit Formation

Grit

by Martin Meadows • 2015

Persist longer, quit smarter, and train your brain to know which the moment requires.

3.69

485

💪 Mental Toughness 🔄 Habit Formation 📊 Behavioral Economics

Grit 94%

Persist longer, quit smarter, and train your brain to know which the moment requires.

by Martin Meadows 2015

3.69

485 ratings

💪 Mental Toughness 🔄 Habit Formation 📊 Behavioral Economics

I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It?

by Nick Hall • 2006

You don't need a better planner. Procrastination lives in your emotions, not your calendar.

3.70

558

⏳ Procrastination Solutions 🧠 Emotional Regulation ⚡ Motivation Science

I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It? Summary

I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It? 94%

You don't need a better planner. Procrastination lives in your emotions, not your calendar.

by Nick Hall 2006

3.70

558 ratings

⏳ Procrastination Solutions 🧠 Emotional Regulation ⚡ Motivation Science

10-Minute Focus

by Daniel Walter • 2018

Your phone ate your focus. The rules for getting it back, two minutes at a time.

3.85

175

🎯 Attention Management 🌱 Micro Habits ⚡ Energy Management

10-Minute Focus 94%

Your phone ate your focus. The rules for getting it back, two minutes at a time.

by Daniel Walter 2018

3.85

175 ratings

🎯 Attention Management 🌱 Micro Habits ⚡ Energy Management

Cure for the Procrastination Puzzle

by Stephen J. Patterson • 2018

How you procrastinate reveals the fix. A system that works when motivation doesn't.

4.00

🧱 Habit Formation ⏰ Time Management 🛑 Procrastination

Cure for the Procrastination Puzzle Summary

Cure for the Procrastination Puzzle 94%

How you procrastinate reveals the fix. A system that works when motivation doesn't.

by Stephen J. Patterson 2018

4.00

12 ratings

🧱 Habit Formation ⏰ Time Management 🛑 Procrastination

The Motivation Myth

by Jeff Haden • 2018

Motivation is a reward, not a prerequisite. A daily system for starting without it.

3.77

5k+

🧱 Habit Design 🎯 Goal Setting ⚡ Beating Procrastination

The Motivation Myth 94%

Motivation is a reward, not a prerequisite. A daily system for starting without it.

by Jeff Haden 2018

3.77

5k+ ratings

🧱 Habit Design 🎯 Goal Setting ⚡ Beating Procrastination

The Mind within the Brain

by A. David Redish • 2013

Your brain is a committee, not a CEO. That's why addiction and self-control are so hard.

3.94

112

🧠 Decision Neuroscience 💻 Computational Neuroscience ⚖️ Decision Systems

The Mind within the Brain 94%

Your brain is a committee, not a CEO. That's why addiction and self-control are so hard.

by A. David Redish 2013

3.94

112 ratings

🧠 Decision Neuroscience 💻 Computational Neuroscience ⚖️ Decision Systems

Happiness by Design

by Paul Dolan • 2014

You cannot think your way to happiness. Redesign your environment and redirect your attention.

3.59

3k+

🧠 Positive Psychology 💡 Behavioral Economics 🎯 Attention Management

Happiness by Design 94%

You cannot think your way to happiness. Redesign your environment and redirect your attention.

by Paul Dolan 2014

3.59

3k+ ratings

🧠 Positive Psychology 💡 Behavioral Economics 🎯 Attention Management

23 Anti-Procrastination Habits

by S.J. Scott • 2013

A handful of simple daily habits that bypass the urge to delay, making productivity feel automatic.

3.62

1k+

🔁 Habit Formation 🐌 Procrastination 🔝 Task Prioritization

23 Anti-Procrastination Habits 94%

A handful of simple daily habits that bypass the urge to delay, making productivity feel automatic.

by S.J. Scott 2013

3.62

1k+ ratings

🔁 Habit Formation 🐌 Procrastination 🔝 Task Prioritization

Finish What You Start

by Peter Hollins • 2018

Willpower starts. A rulebook, smart rewards, and an optimized space finish the job.

3.66

3k+

🖥️ Productivity Systems 🏋️ Self-Discipline 🔁 Habit Design

Finish What You Start 94%

Willpower starts. A rulebook, smart rewards, and an optimized space finish the job.

by Peter Hollins 2018

3.66

3k+ ratings

🖥️ Productivity Systems 🏋️ Self-Discipline 🔁 Habit Design

The Science of Getting Started

by Patrick King • 2019

Your brain is wired to avoid discomfort. How to override the wiring and get started.

4.08

254

⏳ Procrastination 🔋 Energy Management 🧠 Behavioral Psychology

The Science of Getting Started 94%

Your brain is wired to avoid discomfort. How to override the wiring and get started.

by Patrick King 2019

4.08

254 ratings

⏳ Procrastination 🔋 Energy Management 🧠 Behavioral Psychology

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