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Books about Self Discipline
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
Uncovering the science of habit formation and how to use it to achieve success.
A young woman walks into a laboratory. Over the past two years, she has transformed almost every aspect of her life. She has quit smoking, run a marathon, and been promoted at work. The patterns ... (Goodreads)
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
by Brian Tracy
Practical strategies for tackling procrastination and improving time management skills.
The legendary, Eat That Frog!, (more than 450,000 copies sold and translated into 23 languages) provides the 21 most effective methods for conquering procrastination and accomplishing more. This new ... (Goodreads)
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
by Thomas J. Stanley
Revealing the secrets of the wealthy, and how anyone can achieve financial success.
The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives – and increasing their net worth!, CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR?,, Who are the rich in this country?, What do they do? ... (Goodreads)
Mastery
by Robert Greene
A guide to developing the skills and abilities to reach the highest level of success.
In this book, Robert Greene demonstrates that the ultimate form of power is mastery itself. By analyzing the lives of such past masters as Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, and ... (Goodreads)
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
by Dale Carnegie
Advice on overcoming worry & anxiety and living a happier, more fulfilled life.
The book 'How to stop worrying & start living' suggest many ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life. The book mentions fundamental facts to know about worry and magic formula for solving ... (Goodreads)
Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success
by Napoleon Hill
A study of the psychology of success, overcoming self-defeating behavior to reach one's goals.
Napoleon Hill wrote this book in 1938, just after publication of his all-time bestseller, Think and Grow Rich . This powerful tale has never been published, considered too controversial by his family ... (Goodreads)
Los Secretos de la Mente Millonaria: Como Dominar el Juego Interior de A Riqueza
by T. Harv Eker
An examination of the psychology of wealth, outlining strategies to build financial success.
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life ... (Goodreads)
The Pursuit of Holiness
by Jerry Bridges
A guide to spiritual growth and maturity, focusing on living a holy life.
This new edition replaces both, The Pursuit of Holiness, (ISBN 9781576839324) and the study guide (ISBN 9781576839881) by combining both resources into one volume! “Be holy, for I am holy,” commands ... (Barnes & Noble)
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
by Greg McKeown
An exploration of the power of focus and clarity of purpose to create a more meaningful, productive life.
Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being ... (Goodreads)
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
by Angela Duckworth
Examining how passion and perseverance can unlock hidden potential, and the power of resilience in achieving success.
In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and business people both seasoned and new that the secret to ... (Goodreads)
The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle
by Steven Pressfield
A guide to overcoming procrastination and other inner obstacles to unleash creativity.
A succinct, engaging, and practical guide for succeeding in any creative sphere,, The War of, Art, is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul. What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? ... (Barnes & Noble)
Turning Pro
by Steven Pressfield
An exploration of the psychological and spiritual journey of transitioning from amateur to professional.
The follow-up to his bestseller The War of Art, Turning Pro navigates the passage from the amateur life to a professional practice. "You don't need to take a course or buy a product. All you have to ... (Barnes & Noble)
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
by Haruki Murakami
Reflections of a runner, exploring the physical and mental challenges of the sport.
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such ... (Goodreads)
The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play
by Neil A. Fiore
Strategies for overcoming procrastination and creating a balanced, productive lifestyle.
Learn how to overcome procrastination and enjoy guilt-free play! One of the most effective programs to combat procrastination, THE NOW HABIT has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 11 ... (Goodreads)
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
by Ryan Holiday
A practical guide on using adversity to achieve success.
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn’t be this way. There is a formula for success ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
by Josh Waitzkin
An inspiring story of how to attain excellence through the martial art of Tai Chi.
Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind ... (Goodreads)
Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
by Marie Kondō
A guide to finding joy through organizing and tidying up your home.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • The star of the,, hit Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, and author of, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Marshmallow Test: Self-Control Demystified
by Walter Mischel
A psychologist's groundbreaking research on self-control and delayed gratification, and how it can lead to success in life.
Psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or ... (Goodreads)
The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
by Timothy Ferriss
A comprehensive guide to unlocking peak physical and mental performance through science and discipline.
Thinner, bigger, faster, stronger... which 150 pages will you read?, Is it possible to:, Reach your genetic potential in 6 months?, Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours?, Lose ... (Goodreads)
The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM
by Hal Elrod
A system of habits to help you become the best version of yourself.
What if you could miraculously wake up tomorrow and any—or every area of your life was transformed? What would be different? Would you be happier? Healthier? More successful? In better shape? Would ... (Goodreads)
Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
by Pamela Druckerman
A mother's exploration of French parenting practices and their effects on her children.
The runaway, New York Times, bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she ... (Goodreads)
Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual
by Jocko Willink
A comprehensive guide to developing mental and physical discipline towards achieving success.
In this expanded edition of the 2017 mega-bestseller, updated with brand new sections like DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY, SUGAR COATED LIES and DON'T NEGOTIATE WITH WEAKNESS, readers will discover new ways ... (Barnes & Noble)
Resisting Happiness: A True Story about Why We Sabotage Ourselves, Feel Overwhelmed, Set Aside Our Dreams, and Lack the Courage to Simply Be Ourselves... and How to Start Choosing Happiness Again
by Matthew Kelly
A guide to overcoming the obstacles that prevent us from achieving happiness and fulfillment in life.
A true story about why we sabotage ourselves, feel overwhelmed, set aside our dreams, and lack the courage to simply be ourselves... and how to start choosing happiness again! Are you happy? It may ... (Goodreads)
Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
by Scott Jurek
A professional runner's story of pushing physical and mental boundaries to become a champion ultramarathoner.
For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force—and darling—in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until recently he held the American 24-hour record and he was one of the ... (Goodreads)
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work
by Mason Currey
Examining the daily lives of 161 famous artists, uncovering their creative rituals and habits.
Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, “time is short, my strength is limited, the office is a horror, the apartment is noisy, and if ... (Goodreads)
Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time
by Stephen Arterburn
A guide for men struggling with sexual temptation, offering practical advice and biblical principles for overcoming addiction and achieving purity.
A down-to-earth, step-by-step plan to help men overcome sexual temptation deals with pornography, adultery, and other issues leading men astray. Original. ... (Goodreads)
Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment
by George Leonard
A guide to achieving mastery in any field, emphasizing the importance of practice, patience, and perseverance.
"The pracitcal wisdom in George Leonard's book will have a great influence for many years to come." —Michael Murphy, author of Golf in the Kingdom and The Future of the Body Drawing on Zen philosophy ... (Goodreads)
The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL
by Eric Greitens
A memoir of a humanitarian who becomes a Navy SEAL, exploring the intersection of compassion and strength.
“Meet my hero—Eric Greitens. His life and this book remind us that America remains the land of the brave and generous.” — Tom Brokaw Like many young idealists, Eric Greitens wanted to make a ... (Barnes & Noble)
No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline
by Brian Tracy
An exploration of the power of self-discipline, and how it can help you achieve your goals.
Most people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler way: through self-discipline. No Excuses! shows you how you ... (Barnes & Noble)
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
by Tim S. Grover
A guide to achieving greatness through relentless pursuit of goals, with insights from a personal trainer to elite athletes.
For more than two decades, legendary trainer Tim Grover has taken the greats—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and dozens more—and made them greater. Now, for the first time in paperback, he ... (Goodreads)
The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure
by Grant Cardone
An inspirational guide to achieving success, through a commitment to massive action.
Achieve "Massive Action" results and accomplish your business dreams! While most people operate with only three degrees of action-no action, retreat, or normal action-if you're after big goals, you ... (Goodreads)
Running Like a Girl
by Alexandra Heminsley
A memoir of a woman's journey from a non-runner to a marathon finisher, exploring the physical and mental challenges of running.
In her twenties, Alexandra Heminsley spent more time at the bar than she did in pursuit of athletic excellence. When she decided to take up running in her thirties, she had grand hopes for a blissful ... (Goodreads)
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