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Discipline Is Destiny
by Ryan Holiday • 2022
Ambition is celebrated. Self-control is ignored. The Stoics knew which one actually shapes a life.
4.25
24k+
Discipline Is Destiny Summary
Discipline Is Destiny 91%
Ambition is celebrated. Self-control is ignored. The Stoics knew which one actually shapes a life.
by Ryan Holiday 2022
4.25
24k+ ratings
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+
The Marshmallow Test Summary
The Marshmallow Test 91%
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
Take the Stairs
by Rory Vaden • 2012
Choosing the hard thing today is the shortcut. Seven principles for a life without regret.
4.13
3k+
Take the Stairs Summary
Take the Stairs 90%
Choosing the hard thing today is the shortcut. Seven principles for a life without regret.
by Rory Vaden 2012
4.13
3k+ 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 89%
Your goals fail in the middle, not at the start. The science that fixes the slump.
by Ayelet Fishbach 2022
3.55
1k+ ratings
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
Your Future Self Summary
Your Future Self 89%
Your brain registers your future self as another person. The science of making that self matter.
by Hal Hershfield 2023
3.66
876 ratings
Willpower
by Roy F. Baumeister • 2011
Willpower depletes with every decision, runs on glucose, and strengthens with practice.
3.95
21k+
Willpower Summary
Willpower 88%
Willpower depletes with every decision, runs on glucose, and strengthens with practice.
by Roy F. Baumeister 2011
3.95
21k+ ratings
Stop Procrastinating
by Nils Salzgeber • 2017
Why five minutes of work beats motivation, and the emotion skills that make it stick.
4.19
520
Stop Procrastinating Summary
Stop Procrastinating 88%
Why five minutes of work beats motivation, and the emotion skills that make it stick.
by Nils Salzgeber 2017
4.19
520 ratings
The 1% Rule
by Tommy Baker • 2018
One percent better each day: the mathematically boring secret to 37x growth in a year.
3.92
2k+
The 1% Rule Summary
The 1% Rule 88%
One percent better each day: the mathematically boring secret to 37x growth in a year.
by Tommy Baker 2018
3.92
2k+ ratings
The Time Paradox
by Philip G. Zimbardo • 2008
A hidden time bias shapes every choice. Find yours, balance it, and change your life.
3.75
3k+
The Time Paradox Summary
The Time Paradox 88%
A hidden time bias shapes every choice. Find yours, balance it, and change your life.
by Philip G. Zimbardo 2008
3.75
3k+ 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 88%
Most productivity advice assumes you're motivated. Here's what to do when you're not.
by Steve Levinson 2015
3.26
314 ratings
The Power of Discipline
by Brian Tracy • 2008
A savings floor, an exercise minimum, and the one trait that makes both automatic.
3.72
549
The Power of Discipline Summary
The Power of Discipline 88%
A savings floor, an exercise minimum, and the one trait that makes both automatic.
by Brian Tracy 2008
3.72
549 ratings
The Joy of Missing Out
by Svend Brinkmann • 2017
Why the good life requires saying no: a philosopher's case for self-restraint over accumulation.
3.61
1k+
The Joy of Missing Out Summary
The Joy of Missing Out 88%
Why the good life requires saying no: a philosopher's case for self-restraint over accumulation.
by Svend Brinkmann 2017
3.61
1k+ ratings
Raising Children With Grit
by Laila Y Sanguras • 2018
The trait that outperforms IQ is teachable. A parent's guide to building it.
3.50
16
Raising Children With Grit Summary
Raising Children With Grit 88%
The trait that outperforms IQ is teachable. A parent's guide to building it.
by Laila Y Sanguras 2018
3.50
16 ratings
The Optimist's Telescope
by Bina Venkataraman • 2019
The marshmallow test got it wrong: long-term thinking depends more on design than willpower.
3.45
601
The Optimist's Telescope Summary
The Optimist's Telescope 88%
The marshmallow test got it wrong: long-term thinking depends more on design than willpower.
by Bina Venkataraman 2019
3.45
601 ratings
Do the Hard Things First
by Scott Allan • 2021
Procrastination is learned, not inborn. A system for facing fear and doing the hardest work first.
3.86
742
Do the Hard Things First Summary
Do the Hard Things First 88%
Procrastination is learned, not inborn. A system for facing fear and doing the hardest work first.
by Scott Allan 2021
3.86
742 ratings
No Excuses!
by Brian Tracy • 2010
One skill underpins all achievement. This is the system for installing it permanently.
4.02
17k+
No Excuses! Summary
No Excuses! 88%
One skill underpins all achievement. This is the system for installing it permanently.
by Brian Tracy 2010
4.02
17k+ ratings
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
by Brian Tracy • 2001
Beat procrastination with one rule: do your most dreaded task first. Everything else gets easier.
3.87
83k+
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time Summary
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time 88%
Beat procrastination with one rule: do your most dreaded task first. Everything else gets easier.
by Brian Tracy 2001
3.87
83k+ ratings
The End of Procrastination
by Petr Ludwig • 2013
Your emotional brain hijacks your plans. The system for putting the rational brain back in charge.
3.97
3k+
The End of Procrastination Summary
The End of Procrastination 88%
Your emotional brain hijacks your plans. The system for putting the rational brain back in charge.
by Petr Ludwig 2013
3.97
3k+ ratings
How to Stop Procrastinating
by Steve Scott
Five priorities, a four-box grid, and the hardest morning task that breaks the procrastination loop.
3.25
195
How to Stop Procrastinating Summary
How to Stop Procrastinating 88%
Five priorities, a four-box grid, and the hardest morning task that breaks the procrastination loop.
by Steve Scott
3.25
195 ratings
The Procrastination Equation
by Piers Steel • 2010
A single equation explains all procrastination. Its four levers are trainable.
3.72
3k+
The Procrastination Equation Summary
The Procrastination Equation 87%
A single equation explains all procrastination. Its four levers are trainable.
by Piers Steel 2010
3.72
3k+ ratings
The Procrastination Cure
by Damon Zahariades • 2017
Procrastination is a symptom. Twenty-one tactics that treat the root causes, not just the delay.
4.14
3k+
The Procrastination Cure Summary
The Procrastination Cure 87%
Procrastination is a symptom. Twenty-one tactics that treat the root causes, not just the delay.
by Damon Zahariades 2017
4.14
3k+ ratings
Maps of Meaning
by Jordan B. Peterson • 1999
Meaning demands sacrifice and truth. The easy path leads nowhere. Here is what works instead.
4.03
7k+
Maps of Meaning Summary
Maps of Meaning 87%
Meaning demands sacrifice and truth. The easy path leads nowhere. Here is what works instead.
by Jordan B. Peterson 1999
4.03
7k+ ratings
The Joys of Compounding
by Gautam Baid • 2019
Learn to think like an owner: the models, habits, and patience that compound wealth and wisdom.
4.44
2k+
The Joys of Compounding Summary
The Joys of Compounding 87%
Learn to think like an owner: the models, habits, and patience that compound wealth and wisdom.
by Gautam Baid 2019
4.44
2k+ ratings
The Art of Procrastination
by John R. Perry • 2012
Your procrastination isn't a bug. It's a feature you can finally put to work.
3.65
4k+
The Art of Procrastination Summary
The Art of Procrastination 87%
Your procrastination isn't a bug. It's a feature you can finally put to work.
by John R. Perry 2012
3.65
4k+ ratings
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
12
Cure for the Procrastination Puzzle Summary
Cure for the Procrastination Puzzle 87%
How you procrastinate reveals the fix. A system that works when motivation doesn't.
by Stephen J. Patterson 2018
4.00
12 ratings
Smart Money Smart Kids
by Dave Ramsey • 2014
From three jars to a debt-free degree: the chore-and-save plan for raising financially capable kids.
4.26
7k+
Smart Money Smart Kids Summary
Smart Money Smart Kids 87%
From three jars to a debt-free degree: the chore-and-save plan for raising financially capable kids.
by Dave Ramsey 2014
4.26
7k+ ratings
The Now Habit at Work
by Neil A. Fiore • 2010
Why pushing harder makes procrastination worse, and the reframes that actually build momentum.
3.55
517
The Now Habit at Work Summary
The Now Habit at Work 87%
Why pushing harder makes procrastination worse, and the reframes that actually build momentum.
by Neil A. Fiore 2010
3.55
517 ratings
Self Discipline
by Ryan Hunt • 2018
The discipline code shared by warriors and special operators, and the daily drills to install it.
3.75
277
Self Discipline Summary
Self Discipline 87%
The discipline code shared by warriors and special operators, and the daily drills to install it.
by Ryan Hunt 2018
3.75
277 ratings
Summary
by Goldmine Reads • 2018
Twelve rules, rooted in psychology and biology, for replacing daily chaos with lasting meaning.
2.50
2
Summary Summary
Summary 87%
Twelve rules, rooted in psychology and biology, for replacing daily chaos with lasting meaning.
by Goldmine Reads 2018
2.50
2 ratings
The Procrastinator's Digest
by Timothy A. Pychyl • 2010
Procrastination is emotional, not logistical. The fix: five minutes, zero motivation required.
3.94
157
The Procrastinator's Digest Summary
The Procrastinator's Digest 87%
Procrastination is emotional, not logistical. The fix: five minutes, zero motivation required.
by Timothy A. Pychyl 2010
3.94
157 ratings
The Compound Effect
by Darren Hardy • 2010
A doubling penny beats $3 million cash. The rules for making your life compound over time.
4.21
67k+
The Compound Effect Summary
The Compound Effect 87%
A doubling penny beats $3 million cash. The rules for making your life compound over time.
by Darren Hardy 2010
4.21
67k+ ratings
How to Finish Everything You Start
by Jan Yager • 2019
Unfinished projects aren't laziness. The psychology of why you stall, and a method for finishing.
3.51
648
How to Finish Everything You Start Summary
How to Finish Everything You Start 87%
Unfinished projects aren't laziness. The psychology of why you stall, and a method for finishing.
by Jan Yager 2019
3.51
648 ratings
Immediate Action
by Thibaut Meurisse • 2021
Seven days to break the procrastination loop: act before you feel ready, and the drive follows.
4.13
2k+
Immediate Action Summary
Immediate Action 87%
Seven days to break the procrastination loop: act before you feel ready, and the drive follows.
by Thibaut Meurisse 2021
4.13
2k+ ratings
Do It Today
by Darius Foroux • 2022
Focus, not the clock, is the bottleneck: a system that replaces motivation with routines that stick.
4.09
9k+
Do It Today Summary
Do It Today 87%
Focus, not the clock, is the bottleneck: a system that replaces motivation with routines that stick.
by Darius Foroux 2022
4.09
9k+ ratings
10 Rules for Resilience
by Joe De Sena • 2021
Ten rules for raising kids who embrace hard things, and the no-excuses mindset it takes.
4.35
419
10 Rules for Resilience Summary
10 Rules for Resilience 87%
Ten rules for raising kids who embrace hard things, and the no-excuses mindset it takes.
by Joe De Sena 2021
4.35
419 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 87%
Why your brain chooses scrolling over working, and the specific tactics to flip the switch.
by Patrick King 2018
4.05
473 ratings
A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens
by Kenneth R. Ginsburg • 2006
The resilience playbook for parents: build self-assurance, strong connections, and stress skills.
4.15
54
A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens Summary
A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens 87%
The resilience playbook for parents: build self-assurance, strong connections, and stress skills.
by Kenneth R. Ginsburg 2006
4.15
54 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 87%
Your brain defaults to comfort and impulse. Ten research-backed ways to redesign the choice.
by Peter Hollins 2019
4.13
469 ratings
Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even If You're Not)
by Beth Kobliner • 2017
No financial expertise required: the age-by-age guide to raising money-smart kids.
3.76
1k+
Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even If You're Not) Summary
Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even If You're Not) 87%
No financial expertise required: the age-by-age guide to raising money-smart kids.
by Beth Kobliner 2017
3.76
1k+ ratings
The Procrastinator's Handbook
by Rita Emmett • 2000
Why your perfectionism feeds your procrastination, and how to aim for done instead of flawless.
3.60
669
The Procrastinator's Handbook Summary
The Procrastinator's Handbook 87%
Why your perfectionism feeds your procrastination, and how to aim for done instead of flawless.
by Rita Emmett 2000
3.60
669 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 87%
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
Master Your Focus
by Thibaut Meurisse • 2019
Shiny Object Syndrome keeps you starting, never finishing. The focus system that breaks the loop.
4.22
469
Master Your Focus Summary
Master Your Focus 87%
Shiny Object Syndrome keeps you starting, never finishing. The focus system that breaks the loop.
by Thibaut Meurisse 2019
4.22
469 ratings
Mindful Self-Discipline
by Giovanni Dienstmann • 2021
Why willpower alone fails, and what to do instead: a discipline system built on awareness.
4.29
313
Mindful Self-Discipline Summary
Mindful Self-Discipline 87%
Why willpower alone fails, and what to do instead: a discipline system built on awareness.
by Giovanni Dienstmann 2021
4.29
313 ratings
Rise of the Reader
by Nick Hutchison • 2023
Most books entertain you once. This system makes them a permanent upgrade.
3.93
163
Rise of the Reader Summary
Rise of the Reader 87%
Most books entertain you once. This system makes them a permanent upgrade.
by Nick Hutchison 2023
3.93
163 ratings
Master Your Motivation
by Thibaut Meurisse • 2019
Motivation doesn't spark action. Completed actions spark motivation. Start with one tiny task.
4.17
810
Master Your Motivation Summary
Master Your Motivation 87%
Motivation doesn't spark action. Completed actions spark motivation. Start with one tiny task.
by Thibaut Meurisse 2019
4.17
810 ratings
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+
Solving the Procrastination Puzzle Summary
Solving the Procrastination Puzzle 87%
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
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
The Science of Getting Started Summary
The Science of Getting Started 87%
Your brain is wired to avoid discomfort. How to override the wiring and get started.
by Patrick King 2019
4.08
254 ratings
3 Seconds
by Les Parrott III • 2007
Your first impulse is rarely your best. The three-second rule for choosing a second one.
3.80
382
3 Seconds Summary
3 Seconds 87%
Your first impulse is rarely your best. The three-second rule for choosing a second one.
by Les Parrott III 2007
3.80
382 ratings
Never Go Back
by Henry Cloud • 2014
Your failed patterns aren't a willpower problem. They're a going-it-alone problem.
4.26
1k+
Never Go Back Summary
Never Go Back 87%
Your failed patterns aren't a willpower problem. They're a going-it-alone problem.
by Henry Cloud 2014
4.26
1k+ ratings
The Power Of Less
by Leo Babauta • 2008
Do less but better: why limits beat willpower, and the 30-day system for permanent habits.
3.71
11k+
The Power Of Less Summary
The Power Of Less 87%
Do less but better: why limits beat willpower, and the 30-day system for permanent habits.
by Leo Babauta 2008
3.71
11k+ ratings
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