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Don't Shoot the Dog!
by Karen Pryor • 1984
Dolphin training, applied to your spouse, your boss, and the habits you cannot break.
4.24
7k+
Don't Shoot the Dog! Summary
Don't Shoot the Dog! 93%
Dolphin training, applied to your spouse, your boss, and the habits you cannot break.
by Karen Pryor 1984
4.24
7k+ ratings
Coercion and Its Fallout
by Murray Sidman • 1989
Why punishment breeds more of the very behavior it tries to stop: behavior analyst explains.
4.44
124
Coercion and Its Fallout Summary
Coercion and Its Fallout 93%
Why punishment breeds more of the very behavior it tries to stop: behavior analyst explains.
by Murray Sidman 1989
4.44
124 ratings
Science of Consequences
by Susan M. Schneider • 2012
Pigeons learning, genes activating, societies changing: one set of rules governs them all.
4.02
280
Science of Consequences Summary
Science of Consequences 93%
Pigeons learning, genes activating, societies changing: one set of rules governs them all.
by Susan M. Schneider 2012
4.02
280 ratings
Self-Directed Behavior
by David L. Watson • 1974
Forget willpower: the behavioral method for observing, shaping, and maintaining your own habits.
4.00
5k+
Self-Directed Behavior Summary
Self-Directed Behavior 92%
Forget willpower: the behavioral method for observing, shaping, and maintaining your own habits.
by David L. Watson 1974
4.00
5k+ ratings
When Pigs Fly!
by Jane Killion • 2007
Your independent dog isn't broken: channel natural drives into a brilliant training partner instead.
4.33
684
When Pigs Fly! Summary
When Pigs Fly! 91%
Your independent dog isn't broken: channel natural drives into a brilliant training partner instead.
by Jane Killion 2007
4.33
684 ratings
Culture Clash
by Jean Donaldson • 1997
Dogs don't do guilt. They do consequences. Train accordingly and everything changes.
4.31
3k+
Culture Clash Summary
Culture Clash 91%
Dogs don't do guilt. They do consequences. Train accordingly and everything changes.
by Jean Donaldson 1997
4.31
3k+ ratings
Reaching the Animal Mind
by Karen Pryor • 2008
A cheap plastic clicker unlocks creativity in dolphins, trust in horses, and focus in humans.
4.39
1k+
Reaching the Animal Mind Summary
Reaching the Animal Mind 91%
A cheap plastic clicker unlocks creativity in dolphins, trust in horses, and focus in humans.
by Karen Pryor 2008
4.39
1k+ ratings
How to Get People to Do Stuff
by Susan M. Weinschenk • 2013
Seven motivations that override logic, and how to ethically build them into everything you design.
3.82
712
How to Get People to Do Stuff Summary
How to Get People to Do Stuff 91%
Seven motivations that override logic, and how to ethically build them into everything you design.
by Susan M. Weinschenk 2013
3.82
712 ratings
The Everyday Parenting Toolkit
by Alan E. Kazdin • 2013
Skip the punishment. A step-by-step method that shows you exactly what to reinforce instead.
4.25
295
The Everyday Parenting Toolkit Summary
The Everyday Parenting Toolkit 91%
Skip the punishment. A step-by-step method that shows you exactly what to reinforce instead.
by Alan E. Kazdin 2013
4.25
295 ratings
Stick with It
by Sean Young • 2017
Why most behavior change fails, and which of seven subtle levers finally rewires a habit for good.
3.73
1k+
Stick with It Summary
Stick with It 90%
Why most behavior change fails, and which of seven subtle levers finally rewires a habit for good.
by Sean Young 2017
3.73
1k+ ratings
The New One Minute Manager
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 1981
Tough bosses get results; nice bosses get liked. Three one-minute practices deliver both.
3.95
148k+
The New One Minute Manager Summary
The New One Minute Manager 90%
Tough bosses get results; nice bosses get liked. Three one-minute practices deliver both.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 1981
3.95
148k+ ratings
I'm Afraid Debbie From Marketing Has Left for the Day
by Morten Münster • 2019
Why motivation fails and how environment design wins: the playbook for real-world behavior change.
4.08
2k+
I'm Afraid Debbie From Marketing Has Left for the Day Summary
I'm Afraid Debbie From Marketing Has Left for the Day 90%
Why motivation fails and how environment design wins: the playbook for real-world behavior change.
by Morten Münster 2019
4.08
2k+ ratings
The Advertising Effect
by Adam Ferrier • 2014
Most ads try to change minds. The ones that work change what people do first.
4.24
352
The Advertising Effect Summary
The Advertising Effect 90%
Most ads try to change minds. The ones that work change what people do first.
by Adam Ferrier 2014
4.24
352 ratings
Your Defiant Child
by Russell A. Barkley • 1998
Turning defiance into cooperation: a clinical program that begins with just 15 minutes a day.
3.81
468
Your Defiant Child Summary
Your Defiant Child 90%
Turning defiance into cooperation: a clinical program that begins with just 15 minutes a day.
by Russell A. Barkley 1998
3.81
468 ratings
Equitation Science
by Paul McGreevy • 2010
Pressure and release, reward and consequence: the science of animal learning applied to every ride.
4.72
32
Equitation Science Summary
Equitation Science 90%
Pressure and release, reward and consequence: the science of animal learning applied to every ride.
by Paul McGreevy 2010
4.72
32 ratings
Atomic Habbits
by James Clear • 2018
The system that makes good habits automatic and bad ones impossible.
4.27
509
Atomic Habbits Summary
Atomic Habbits 90%
The system that makes good habits automatic and bad ones impossible.
by James Clear 2018
4.27
509 ratings
The Why Axis
by Uri Gneezy • 2013
When daycare fines made parents later, the real science of incentives began.
3.67
1k+
The Why Axis Summary
The Why Axis 90%
When daycare fines made parents later, the real science of incentives began.
by Uri Gneezy 2013
3.67
1k+ ratings
Nudge
by Richard H. Thaler • 2008
Why you stick with defaults: the invisible forces shaping every decision, and how to steer them.
3.84
95k+
Nudge Summary
Nudge 90%
Why you stick with defaults: the invisible forces shaping every decision, and how to steer them.
by Richard H. Thaler 2008
3.84
95k+ ratings
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+
The Motivation Hacker Summary
The Motivation Hacker 90%
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
The Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg • 2012
Forty percent of your actions aren't choices. The hidden structure behind them can be reprogrammed.
4.13
566k+
The Power of Habit Summary
The Power of Habit 90%
Forty percent of your actions aren't choices. The hidden structure behind them can be reprogrammed.
by Charles Duhigg 2012
4.13
566k+ ratings
Meet Your Dog
by Kim Brophey • 2018
Your dog's behavior puzzle has four pieces. Most advice only hands you one.
4.33
824
Meet Your Dog Summary
Meet Your Dog 90%
Your dog's behavior puzzle has four pieces. Most advice only hands you one.
by Kim Brophey 2018
4.33
824 ratings
Bringing Out the Best in People
by Aubrey C. Daniels • 1993
Threats only get minimum effort. The behavioral system that makes employees choose to exceed.
4.05
922
Bringing Out the Best in People Summary
Bringing Out the Best in People 90%
Threats only get minimum effort. The behavioral system that makes employees choose to exceed.
by Aubrey C. Daniels 1993
4.05
922 ratings
After The Adults Change
by Paul Dix • 2021
The behavior secret schools overlook: change the adults first, and the students follow.
4.28
174
After The Adults Change Summary
After The Adults Change 90%
The behavior secret schools overlook: change the adults first, and the students follow.
by Paul Dix 2021
4.28
174 ratings
123 MAGIC by THOMAS W PHELAN (8-Dec-2014) Paperback
by Thomas W Phelan
Stop arguing and start counting: the discipline method that works because you finally stop talking.
3.82
438
123 MAGIC by THOMAS W PHELAN (8-Dec-2014) Paperback Summary
123 MAGIC by THOMAS W PHELAN (8-Dec-2014) Paperback 90%
Stop arguing and start counting: the discipline method that works because you finally stop talking.
by Thomas W Phelan
3.82
438 ratings
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+
Get It Done Summary
Get It Done 90%
Your goals fail in the middle, not at the start. The science that fixes the slump.
by Ayelet Fishbach 2022
3.55
1k+ ratings
Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards
by Marvin Marshall • 2001
Drop punishments and rewards both: a discipline approach that builds responsibility from within.
4.10
182
Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards Summary
Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards 90%
Drop punishments and rewards both: a discipline approach that builds responsibility from within.
by Marvin Marshall 2001
4.10
182 ratings
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
The Science of Overcoming Procrastination Summary
The Science of Overcoming Procrastination 90%
Why your brain chooses scrolling over working, and the specific tactics to flip the switch.
by Patrick King 2018
4.05
473 ratings
Amazing Decisions
by Dan Ariely • 2019
Two rulebooks run your life, one for friends and one for money. Mixing them backfires predictably.
3.63
629
Amazing Decisions Summary
Amazing Decisions 89%
Two rulebooks run your life, one for friends and one for money. Mixing them backfires predictably.
by Dan Ariely 2019
3.63
629 ratings
Neuro-Discipline
by Peter Hollins • 2019
Your brain defaults to comfort and impulse. Ten research-backed ways to redesign the choice.
4.13
469
Neuro-Discipline Summary
Neuro-Discipline 89%
Your brain defaults to comfort and impulse. Ten research-backed ways to redesign the choice.
by Peter Hollins 2019
4.13
469 ratings
The Irrational Bundle
by Dan Ariely • 2013
Why huge bonuses backfire, meaning beats money, and irrationality has rules you can learn.
4.33
455
The Irrational Bundle Summary
The Irrational Bundle 89%
Why huge bonuses backfire, meaning beats money, and irrationality has rules you can learn.
by Dan Ariely 2013
4.33
455 ratings
Atomic Habits / I Will Teach You To Be Rich / Mindset / The One Thing
by James Clear • 2018
Systems beat goals, identity beats willpower. The method for habits that compound into 37x growth.
4.37
486
Atomic Habits / I Will Teach You To Be Rich / Mindset / The One Thing Summary
Atomic Habits / I Will Teach You To Be Rich / Mindset / The One Thing 89%
Systems beat goals, identity beats willpower. The method for habits that compound into 37x growth.
by James Clear 2018
4.37
486 ratings
Cesar's Rules
by Cesar Millan • 2006
Dogs read us better than we read ourselves. Become the leader your dog already needs.
3.69
2k+
Cesar's Rules Summary
Cesar's Rules 89%
Dogs read us better than we read ourselves. Become the leader your dog already needs.
by Cesar Millan 2006
3.69
2k+ ratings
The Science of Self-Discipline
by Peter Hollins • 2017
Willpower runs out. The fix is designing a world where the easiest choice is the right one.
4.09
2k+
The Science of Self-Discipline Summary
The Science of Self-Discipline 89%
Willpower runs out. The fix is designing a world where the easiest choice is the right one.
by Peter Hollins 2017
4.09
2k+ ratings
Willpower Doesn't Work
by Benjamin P. Hardy • 2018
Stop relying on self-control. Design your surroundings so the right choice is automatic.
3.99
4k+
Willpower Doesn't Work Summary
Willpower Doesn't Work 89%
Stop relying on self-control. Design your surroundings so the right choice is automatic.
by Benjamin P. Hardy 2018
3.99
4k+ ratings
Change Anything
by Kerry Patterson • 2011
Willpower loses. Change means aligning your people, your environment, and your incentives.
3.89
5k+
Change Anything Summary
Change Anything 89%
Willpower loses. Change means aligning your people, your environment, and your incentives.
by Kerry Patterson 2011
3.89
5k+ ratings
The Power to Get Things Done
by Steve Levinson • 2015
Most productivity advice assumes you're motivated. Here's what to do when you're not.
3.26
314
The Power to Get Things Done Summary
The Power to Get Things Done 89%
Most productivity advice assumes you're motivated. Here's what to do when you're not.
by Steve Levinson 2015
3.26
314 ratings
Time Wise
by Dr Amantha Imber • 2022
High performers rely on design, not discipline. Make the right choice the path of least resistance.
3.65
391
Time Wise Summary
Time Wise 89%
High performers rely on design, not discipline. Make the right choice the path of least resistance.
by Dr Amantha Imber 2022
3.65
391 ratings
1-2-3 Magic
by Thomas W. Phelan • 1995
A method so simple you can start tomorrow: count to three, stay silent, and mean it.
3.88
11k+
1-2-3 Magic Summary
1-2-3 Magic 89%
A method so simple you can start tomorrow: count to three, stay silent, and mean it.
by Thomas W. Phelan 1995
3.88
11k+ ratings
Animals Make Us Human
by Temple Grandin • 2009
Wolf packs are families, not dominance fights. What that means for your dog.
4.04
6k+
Animals Make Us Human Summary
Animals Make Us Human 89%
Wolf packs are families, not dominance fights. What that means for your dog.
by Temple Grandin 2009
4.04
6k+ ratings
Tools for Teaching
by Fredric H. Jones • 2000
The discipline system that prevents problems instead of punishing: proximity, layout, incentives.
4.12
958
Tools for Teaching Summary
Tools for Teaching 89%
The discipline system that prevents problems instead of punishing: proximity, layout, incentives.
by Fredric H. Jones 2000
4.12
958 ratings
Workbook for James Clear's Atomic Habits
by Companion Works • 2021
A workbook that turns behavior-change principles into daily exercises, so tiny habits stick.
4.17
176
Workbook for James Clear's Atomic Habits Summary
Workbook for James Clear's Atomic Habits 89%
A workbook that turns behavior-change principles into daily exercises, so tiny habits stick.
by Companion Works 2021
4.17
176 ratings
Inside the Nudge Unit
by David Halpern • 2015
A government unit given two years to survive found a single word could bring in millions.
3.98
1k+
Inside the Nudge Unit Summary
Inside the Nudge Unit 89%
A government unit given two years to survive found a single word could bring in millions.
by David Halpern 2015
3.98
1k+ ratings
When to Rob a Bank
by Steven D. Levitt • 2015
Why sumo wrestlers cheat, why pools are more dangerous than guns, and what economics reveals.
3.53
15k+
When to Rob a Bank Summary
When to Rob a Bank 89%
Why sumo wrestlers cheat, why pools are more dangerous than guns, and what economics reveals.
by Steven D. Levitt 2015
3.53
15k+ ratings
Press Start
by Daniel Griffin • 2019
Forget points and badges. The marketing power of games is in solving problems people actually have.
3.80
10
Press Start Summary
Press Start 89%
Forget points and badges. The marketing power of games is in solving problems people actually have.
by Daniel Griffin 2019
3.80
10 ratings
Predictably Irrational
by Dan Ariely • 2008
Why you overpay, procrastinate, and cheat just a little (and how to outsmart your own brain).
4.12
132k+
Predictably Irrational Summary
Predictably Irrational 89%
Why you overpay, procrastinate, and cheat just a little (and how to outsmart your own brain).
by Dan Ariely 2008
4.12
132k+ ratings
Loyalty 3.0
by Rajat Paharia • 2013
Five intrinsic drives plus data and game mechanics: a playbook for loyalty beyond points.
3.79
248
Loyalty 3.0 Summary
Loyalty 3.0 89%
Five intrinsic drives plus data and game mechanics: a playbook for loyalty beyond points.
by Rajat Paharia 2013
3.79
248 ratings
How to Change
by Katy Milkman • 2021
Impulsivity, procrastination, laziness: each has a science-backed fix that needs zero willpower.
3.84
7k+
How to Change Summary
How to Change 89%
Impulsivity, procrastination, laziness: each has a science-backed fix that needs zero willpower.
by Katy Milkman 2021
3.84
7k+ ratings
Tiny Habits
by B.J. Fogg • 2019
Flossing one tooth beats a full routine: build habits from laughably small beginnings.
4.13
19k+
Tiny Habits Summary
Tiny Habits 89%
Flossing one tooth beats a full routine: build habits from laughably small beginnings.
by B.J. Fogg 2019
4.13
19k+ ratings
Hábitos atómicos en acción
by James Clear • 2025
Systems beat motivation. A workbook that turns habit science into daily actions you can feel.
4.19
383
Hábitos atómicos en acción Summary
Hábitos atómicos en acción 89%
Systems beat motivation. A workbook that turns habit science into daily actions you can feel.
by James Clear 2025
4.19
383 ratings
The Penguin and the Leviathan
by Yochai Benkler • 2011
Economic models assume selfishness. Brain scans, blood banks, and Wikipedia tell a different story.
3.70
351
The Penguin and the Leviathan Summary
The Penguin and the Leviathan 89%
Economic models assume selfishness. Brain scans, blood banks, and Wikipedia tell a different story.
by Yochai Benkler 2011
3.70
351 ratings
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