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Books about Habits
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)
Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think
by Brian Wansink
An exploration of the psychological, environmental and physiological factors that drive us to eat more than we need.
This book will literally change the way you think about your next meal. Food psychologist Brian Wansink revolutionizes our awareness of how much, what, and why we’re eating—often without realizing ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondō
A guide to mastering the art of decluttering and organizing for a more fulfilling life.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all. ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
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)
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
by Joseph Murphy
Guide to unlocking power of the mind, harnessing it for personal growth and success.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, has been a bestseller since its first publication in 1963, selling many millions of copies since its original publication. It is one of the most brilliant and ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
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)
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)
It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways
by Dallas Hartwig
A guide to the Whole30 lifestyle, showcasing the benefits of a nutrition-focused lifestyle.
IMAGINE YOURSELF HEALTHIER THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE. IT STARTS WITH FOOD. It Starts With Food outlines a clear, balanced, sustainable plan to change the way you eat forever—and transform your ... (Barnes & Noble)
As a Man Thinketh
by James Allen
A philosophical work about the power of thought and its potential for unlocking one's inner greatness.
James Allen was an inspired spiritual mind; whose work was so highly applicable that many consider him the father of the self-help book genre. As an orphan, Allen had a difficult life and learned to ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
by Timothy Ferriss
Strategies and insights from top performers to help you reach your fullest potential.
The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1, New York Times, best-selling author of, The 4-Hour Workweek,.,, From the author:, , “For the last two years, I’ve interviewed more than 200 ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
The Easy Way to Stop Smoking: Join the Millions Who Have Become Nonsmokers Using the Easyway Method
by Allen Carr
A step-by-step guide for quitting smoking using the Easyway Method.
A new edition of the revolutionary bestseller, with four million copies in print. Allen Carr’s innovative Easyway method—which he discovered after his own 100-cigarette-a-day habit nearly drove him ... (Goodreads)
Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics
by Richard H. Thaler
An exploration of the principles of behavioral economics and its implications for society.
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, Get ready to change the way you think about economics., Nobel laureate Richard H. Thaler has spent his career studying the radical notion that the central ... (Barnes & Noble)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit
by James K.A. Smith
Our habits shape our desires and ultimately define who we are. By cultivating good habits, we can become the best version of ourselves.
Christianity Today, Book Award Winner,Martin Institute and Dallas Willard Center Book Award, You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author James K. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom
by Melissa Urban
Guide to resetting eating habits and restoring whole-body health.
Over 1.5 million copies sold!, Millions of people visit Whole30.com every month and share their dramatic life-changing testimonials. Get started on your Whole30 transformation with the #1 New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life
by Annie Grace
A guide to breaking free from alcohol addiction by understanding the science behind it and changing one's mindset towards it.
This Naked Mind, has ignited a movement across the country, helping thousands of people forever change their relationship with alcohol. Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
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)
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
by Twyla Tharp
A guide to developing and sustaining creativity, using tools and rituals for success.
Creativity is not a gift from the gods, says Twyla Tharp, bestowed by some divine and mystical spark. It is the product of preparation and effort, and it's within reach of everyone who wants to ... (Goodreads)
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
by Peter C. Brown
Exploring how to maximize learning potential by applying evidence-based methods.
To most of us, learning something “the hard way” implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
by Marc Weissbluth
Guide to creating healthy sleep habits in children to ensure a lifetime of restful sleep.
The child care classic is now totally revised and updated as Dr. Weissbluth, a leading researcher on sleep and children, promotes a revolutionary program to ensure healthy, happy sleep for a ... (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)
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is
by Eric Barker
A comprehensive look at how and why traditional ideas of success are flawed, and how to find success in new ways.
Wall Street Journal Bestseller Much of the advice we’ve been told about achievement is logical, earnest…and downright wrong. In, Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary ... (Barnes & Noble)
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