Books about Goal Setting

  1. Inner Tennis Revised

    by W. Timothy Gallwey
    Strategies for improving performance, unlocking the power of the mind.

    Master, your, game from the inside out! With more than 800,000 copies sold since it was first published thirty years ago, this phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

    by Chris Hadfield
    Experiences and insights from a veteran astronaut's career, empowering readers to achieve their greatest goals.

    Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a ... (Goodreads)

  3. Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts—Becoming the Person You Want to Be

    by Marshall Goldsmith
    A guide to understanding and changing our behavior, with practical advice and real-life examples.

    Bestselling author and one of the world’s foremost executive coaches, Marshall Goldsmith examines the emotional and psychological triggers that cause us to react and behave in certain preset, often ... (Goodreads)

  4. One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way

    by Robert Maurer
    Achieve big goals through small, incremental steps using the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen.

    Introducing the practical and inspirational guide to incorporating Kaizen and its powerful principles into one's daily life. Rooted in the two thousand-year-old wisdom of the Tao Te Ching–"The ... (Goodreads)

  5. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

    by Daniel H. Pink
    A thought-provoking analysis of what truly motivates people, challenging traditional notions of rewards and punishments.

    The, New York Times, bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the ... (Goodreads)

  6. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

    by Carol S. Dweck
    Examining the impact of mindset on achievement, and strategies to cultivate a growth mindset for success.

    A newer edition of this book can be found, here., After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the ... (Goodreads)

  7. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

    by Stephen R. Covey
    A guide to creating lasting personal and professional success through developing timeless habits.

    When Stephen Covey first released The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the book became an instant rage because people suddenly got up and took notice that their lives were headed off in the ... (Goodreads)

  8. Leading Change

    by John P. Kotter
    A step-by-step guide to successful organizational change management.

    John Kotter’s now-legendary eight-step process for managing change with positive results has become the foundation for leaders and organizations across the globe. By outlining the process every ... (Goodreads)

  9. What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful

    by Marshall Goldsmith
    A guide to becoming even more successful, offering strategies for personal and professional growth.

    America's most sought-after executive coach shows how to climb the last few rungs of the ladder The corporate world is filled with executives, men and women who have worked hard for years to reach ... (Goodreads)

  10. Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got: 21 Ways You Can Out-Think, Out-Perform, and Out-Earn the Competition

    by Jay Abraham
    A comprehensive guide to maximizing your resources and achieving success in business and life.

    A trusted advisor to America's top corporations and recognized as one of today's preeminent marketing experts, Jay Abraham has created a program of proven strategies to help you realize undreamed-of ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Magic of Thinking Big

    by David J. Schwartz
    A guide to achieving success by shifting one's attitude and outlook on life.

    The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Slight Edge

    by Jeff Olson
    A guide to unlocking potential and achieving success by making small, consistent changes.

    The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. Learn why some people make ... (Goodreads)

  13. Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!

    by Tony Robbins
    A guide to achieving personal success through self-mastery, understanding and cultivating the power of the mind.

    Wake up and take control of your life! From the bestselling author of, Inner Strength,, Unlimited Power, and, MONEY,, Master the Game, Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak ... (Goodreads)

  14. 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)

  15. The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels

    by Michael D. Watkins
    Practical advice for new leaders on how to navigate their first three months in a role.

    Since its original release, The First 90 Days has become the bestselling globally acknowledged bible of leadership and career transitions. In this updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition, ... (Goodreads)

  16. Rich Dad, Poor Dad

    by Robert T. Kiyosaki
    A financial literacy guide that explores the power of financial education and investment.

    Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his "rich dad" — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money ... (Goodreads)

  17. Think and Grow Rich

    by Napoleon Hill
    A step-by-step guide to personal success and wealth creation.

    This is the original 1937 version of Napoleon Hill's Classic Book: Think and Grow Rich . To the greatest extent possible, the text and formatting have been kept exactly the same as in the original ... (Goodreads)

  18. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

    by David Allen
    A guide to improving efficiency and productivity through better organization.

    The book, Lifehack, calls ,"The Bible of business and personal productivity.","A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'",—,Fast ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. 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)

  20. Principle-Centered Leadership

    by Stephen R. Covey
    A guide to developing leadership skills based on principles and values, rather than personality or charisma.

    Learn the powerful principles Stephen R. Covey has taught to many of the world's top executives and most influential leaders. Align your organization's resources and structures to increase long-term ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

    by Atul Gawande
    A guide to better decision-making, exploring the power of checklists in various fields.

    The, New York Times, bestselling author of, Better, and, Complications, reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the ... (Goodreads)

  22. 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)

  23. Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

    by Dean Karnazes
    A man's journey of pushing physical limits and exploring the depths of human endurance.

    In one of his most ambitious physical efforts to date, Dean Karnazes attempted to run 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 days to raise awareness of youth obesity and urge Americans of all fitness ... (Goodreads)

  24. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

    by Cal Newport
    Strategies and techniques to help readers stay focused on tasks and achieve greater success.

    One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on ... (Goodreads)

  25. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

    by Jen Sincero
    A guide to self-empowerment and creating a life of purpose and abundance.

    Packed with humor, inspiration, and advice,, You Are a Badass, is the #1, New York Times, bestselling self-help book that teaches you how to get better without getting busted. In this refreshingly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Get Your Sh*t Together: How to Stop Worrying About What You Should Do So You Can Finish What You Need to Do and Start Doing What You Want to Do

    by Sarah Knight
    A humorous self-help book that provides practical advice on how to organize your life and achieve your goals without stressing out.

    The, New York Times, bestseller from the author of, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, and, You Do You,. The no-f*cks-given, no-holds-barred guide to living your best life. Ever find ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. 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)

  28. So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

    by Cal Newport
    Passion is not enough for career success. Instead, develop rare and valuable skills to gain autonomy, mastery, and purpose in your work.

    In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

    by Gary Keller
    A guide to unlocking potential by focusing on a single goal and eliminating distractions.

    The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity. ... (Goodreads)

  30. Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible

    by Brian Tracy
    Strategies for setting and achieving goals, to help you reach your highest potential.

    Based on more than 20 years of experience and 40 years of research, this book presents a practical, proven strategy for creating and meeting goals that has been used by more than 1 million people to ... (Goodreads)

  31. The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

    by Mel Robbins
    A practical guide on how to unlock personal potential and accomplish goals with the power of courage.

    National Bestseller! As seen on The Today Show! How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in 5 seconds. Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends and mentors who have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  32. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

    by Michael E. Gerber
    A guide to harnessing the power of entrepreneurial thinking to create a thriving small business.

    E-Myth \ 'e-,'mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work ... (Goodreads)

  33. Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You

    by Bill Burnett
    A guide to designing a fulfilling life through applying design thinking principles. Practical exercises and tools included.

    *** The #1 New York Times Bestseller *** Whether we’re 20, 40, 60 or older, many of us are still looking for an answer to that perennial question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ In ... (Goodreads)

  34. First Things First

    by Stephen R. Covey
    A practical guide to finding balance and making time for what matters in life.

    From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to prioritizing your personal and professional goals. I'm getting more done in ... (Goodreads)

  35. Principles: Life and Work

    by Ray Dalio
    A practical guide to achieving success through self-awareness and understanding of life principles.

    Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique ... (Goodreads)

  36. Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength

    by Roy F. Baumeister
    Examining the power of self-control and how it can be used to reach life goals.

    One of the world's most esteemed and influential psychologists, Roy F. Baumeister, teams with, New York Times, science writer John Tierney to reveal the secrets of self-control and how to master it. ... (Goodreads)

  37. 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)

  38. The Life List

    by Lori Nelson Spielman
    A woman's quest to fulfill her late mother's bucket list and find her true purpose.

    In this utterly charming debut — one woman sets out to complete her old list of childhood goals, and finds that her lifelong dreams lead her down a path she never expects. 1. Go to Paris 2. Perform ... (Goodreads)

  39. 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself: Change Your Life Forever

    by Steve Chandler
    A self-help book that provides practical tips and strategies to motivate oneself towards success and happiness.

    In this first-ever paperback edition of his longtime bestseller, motivational speaker Chandler helps readers create an action plan for living their vision in business and in life. ... (Goodreads)

  40. Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential

    by Joel Osteen
    Guide to achieve a life of purpose and fulfillment through faith and positive thinking.

    In this remarkable New York Times bestseller, Joel Osteen offers unique insights and encouragement that will help readers overcome every obstacle in their lives. ... (Goodreads)

  41. The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work

    by Shawn Achor
    Learn to be happier, unlocking higher levels of success and increased productivity.

    Our most commonly held formula for success is broken. Conventional wisdom holds that if we work hard we will be more successful, and if we are more successful, then we’ll be happy. If we can just ... (Goodreads)

  42. The Compound Effect

    by Darren Hardy
    A blueprint for achieving success through small, incremental steps.

    Do you want success? ,, More success than you have now? ,, And even more success than you ever imagined possible? ,, That is what this book is about. ,, Achieving it., , No gimmicks. No hyperbole. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  43. How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

    by Arnold Bennett
    A guide to making the most of your time, emphasizing the importance of self-improvement and personal growth.

    You have to live on twenty-four hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your immortal soul. This timeless classic is one of the ... (Goodreads)

  44. Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

    by Charles Duhigg
    Strategies for using science and psychology to maximize individual and organizational productivity.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER •, From the author of, The Power of Habit, comes a fascinating book that explores the science of productivity, and why managing, how, you think is more important than, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  45. You Can Win: A Step by Step Tool for Top Achievers

    by Shiv Khera
    A self-help book that provides practical tips and strategies for achieving success in life and business.

    Presents an approach that takes you from ancient wisdom to contemporary thinking. This book helps you to dispel confusion in daily life and clarify values. ... (Goodreads)

  46. The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible

    by Brian Tracy
    A comprehensive guide to mastering the art of selling, with practical techniques and strategies for success in any industry.

    Double and triple your sales—in any market. The purpose of this book is to give you a series of ideas, methods, strategies, and techniques that you can use immediately to make more sales, faster and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  47. The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

    by Jack Canfield
    A comprehensive guide to personal success, providing practical advice and tips for achieving goals.

    Jack Canfield, cocreator of the phenomenal bestselling, Chicken Soup for the Soul,® series, turns to the principles he's studied, taught, and lived for more than 30 years in this practical and ... (Goodreads)

  48. 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)

  49. Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life

    by Maxwell Maltz
    A guide to improving self-image and achieving goals by learning how to use the mind as a powerful tool.

    Positive wisdom and helpful insights on how to be a successful person,Happiness and success are habits. So are failure and misery. But negative habits can be changed–and, Psycho-Cybernetics, shows ... (Goodreads)

  50. The Productivity Project: Proven Ways to Become More Awesome

    by Chris Bailey
    A guide to increasing productivity by managing time, attention, and energy. Offers practical tips and insights for achieving more in less time.

    A fresh, personal, and entertaining exploration of a topic that concerns all of us: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of our lives., , Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers ... (Barnes & Noble)

  51. How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling

    by Frank Bettger
    A businessman's story of his journey from failure to success in sales.

    A business classic endorsed by Dale Carnegie, How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling is for anyone whose job it is to sell. Whether you are selling houses or mutual funds, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  52. The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

    by Jon Gordon
    Learn how to create a positive and energizing environment, and become a leader who can inspire and motivate.

    The Energy Bus , an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, ... (Goodreads)

  53. 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)

  54. The Present: The Secret to Enjoying Your Work and Life, Now!

    by Spencer Johnson
    A parable about a young man's journey to find happiness and success by living in the present moment.

    For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring readers with his simple yet profound stories of the challenges we face in these times of unprecedented change. The Present is an engaging ... (Goodreads)

  55. How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

    by John C. Maxwell
    A guide to developing successful thinking habits, with practical tips and examples for personal and professional growth.

    Gather successful people from all walks of life – what would they have in common? The way they think! Now you can think as they do and revolutionize your work and life! A Wall Street Journal ... (Goodreads)

  56. 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)

  57. You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth

    by Jen Sincero
    A practical guide to shifting one's mindset, developing confidence and creating financial success.

    “A cheerful manifesto on removing obstacles between yourself and the income of your dreams.” —,New York Magazine,From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, You Are a Badass®, a life-changing ... (Barnes & Noble)

  58. Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

    by Alex Harris
    A call to rise above society's expectations and embrace challenge and responsibility.

    A generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution." A growing movement of young people is rebelling against the low expectations of today's culture by choosing to "do hard things" for the glory of ... (Goodreads)

  59. The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

    by Sean Covey
    A guide to help teens become successful, by developing the right habits and attitudes.

    Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and ... (Goodreads)

  60. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals

    by Chris McChesney
    A guide to achieving goals through focus, discipline, and accountability. Provides a framework for executing on important objectives.

    “,The 4 Disciplines of Execution, is a book every leader should read.” —Clayton Christensen, Professor, Harvard Business School, and author of, The Innovator’s Dilemma, For fans of, Good to Great, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  61. Measure What Matters

    by John E. Doerr
    A guide to setting and achieving goals using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

    The revolutionary movement behind the explosive growth of Intel, Google, Amazon and Uber. , , , With a foreword by Larry Page, and contributions from Bono and Bill Gates.,, Measure What Matters, is ... (Goodreads)

  62. The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It

    by Kelly McGonigal
    A scientific approach to understanding and improving self-control, with practical exercises and real-life examples.

    The first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. After years of watching her students struggling with their ... (Goodreads)

  63. Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind

    by Jocelyn K. Glei
    Strategies for effective daily routines, productivity, and creative work.

    Stop doing busywork. Start doing your best work., Are you over-extended, over-distracted, and overwhelmed? Do you work at a breakneck pace all day, only to find that you haven’t accomplished the most ... (Barnes & Noble)

  64. The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do

    by Sarah Knight
    Practical guide to cutting out stress and self-imposed obligations, freeing up time for activities that matter.

    The "genius" national bestseller on the art of caring less and getting more — from the author of, Get Your Sh*t Together and You Do You, (,Cosmopolitan,). Are you stressed out, overbooked, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  65. Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success

    by John C. Maxwell
    A guide to help readers prioritize daily actions and habits to achieve long-term success and personal growth.

    Most of us look at our days in the wrong way: We exaggerate yesterday. We overestimate tomorrow. We underestimate today. The truth is that the most important day you will ever experience is today. ... (Goodreads)

  66. The Strangest Secret

    by Earl Nightingale
    The key to success is to think positively and set clear goals. By doing so, anyone can achieve their dreams.

    An unabridged edition to include the text from both the audio and subsequent video version of Earl Nightingale's 'The Strangest Secret,' considered one of the greatest motivational works ever ... (Barnes & Noble)

  67. 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)

  68. Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude

    by Napoleon Hill
    A guide to achieving success through cultivating a positive mental attitude and overcoming negative thoughts and beliefs.

    The bestselling self-help classic that has helped millions—promoting positive mental attitude as a key to personal success. Your mind has a secret invisible talisman. On one side is emblazoned the ... (Goodreads)

  69. Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There

    by Richard Fenton
    A motivational book that encourages readers to embrace rejection and use it as a tool for success.

    In a world inundated with sales books on getting to yes, this book recommends just the opposite, focusing on how increasing your failure rate can greatly accelerate your movement toward ultimate ... (Goodreads)

  70. The 12 Week Year

    by Brian P. Moran
    A guide to achieving more in 12 weeks than most do in 12 months, through focus, accountability, and execution.

    5 hrs and 17 mins The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to 12 weeks Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a 12-month execution ... (Goodreads)

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