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Your Mind and How to Use It
by William Walker Atkinson • 1911
The mind is a mechanism, not a mystery. A 1911 handbook for operating yours.
3.64
177
Your Mind and How to Use It Summary
Your Mind and How to Use It 96%
The mind is a mechanism, not a mystery. A 1911 handbook for operating yours.
by William Walker Atkinson 1911
3.64
177 ratings
How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
by Arnold Bennett • 1908
Half an hour a day, properly spent, transforms more than any weekend binge ever will.
3.62
9k+
How to Live on 24 Hours a Day Summary
How to Live on 24 Hours a Day 95%
Half an hour a day, properly spent, transforms more than any weekend binge ever will.
by Arnold Bennett 1908
3.62
9k+ ratings
The Power of Concentration
by Theron Q. Dumont • 1916
Your mind is trainable. The 1916 method for turning scattered attention into focused achievement.
3.81
2k+
The Power of Concentration Summary
The Power of Concentration 95%
Your mind is trainable. The 1916 method for turning scattered attention into focused achievement.
by Theron Q. Dumont 1916
3.81
2k+ 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 94%
Why willpower alone fails, and what to do instead: a discipline system built on awareness.
by Giovanni Dienstmann 2021
4.29
313 ratings
Pushing to the Front or Success Under Difficulties
by Orison Swett Marden • 1894
Talent is common. Character is not. The 1894 classic on building the one thing that outlasts luck.
4.31
198
Pushing to the Front or Success Under Difficulties Summary
Pushing to the Front or Success Under Difficulties 94%
Talent is common. Character is not. The 1894 classic on building the one thing that outlasts luck.
by Orison Swett Marden 1894
4.31
198 ratings
Hello, Habits
by Fumio Sasaki • 2018
Willpower burns out by noon. Habits don't. How to build the routines that carry you.
3.62
4k+
Hello, Habits Summary
Hello, Habits 94%
Willpower burns out by noon. Habits don't. How to build the routines that carry you.
by Fumio Sasaki 2018
3.62
4k+ ratings
Designing the Mind
by Ryan A. Bush • 2021
Upgrade your mental software: debug biases, remaster emotions, and install habits that stick.
4.19
1k+
Designing the Mind Summary
Designing the Mind 94%
Upgrade your mental software: debug biases, remaster emotions, and install habits that stick.
by Ryan A. Bush 2021
4.19
1k+ ratings
The Power of Unwavering Focus
by Dandapani • 2022
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
4.30
782
The Power of Unwavering Focus Summary
The Power of Unwavering Focus 94%
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
by Dandapani 2022
4.30
782 ratings
Memory How to Develop, Train, and Use It
by William Walker Atkinson • 1911
Forget the memory tricks. An extraordinary memory is built on three habits you already practice.
3.75
938
Memory How to Develop, Train, and Use It Summary
Memory How to Develop, Train, and Use It 94%
Forget the memory tricks. An extraordinary memory is built on three habits you already practice.
by William Walker Atkinson 1911
3.75
938 ratings
Discipline Is Destiny
by Ryan Holiday • 2022
Self-control begins in the body. Build it there first, and everything else gets easier.
4.25
24k+
Discipline Is Destiny Summary
Discipline Is Destiny 94%
Self-control begins in the body. Build it there first, and everything else gets easier.
by Ryan Holiday 2022
4.25
24k+ ratings
The Marshmallow Test
by Walter Mischel • 2014
Stop wrestling with temptation. Install the tiny habits that make self-control automatic.
3.72
10k+
The Marshmallow Test Summary
The Marshmallow Test 94%
Stop wrestling with temptation. Install the tiny habits that make self-control automatic.
by Walter Mischel 2014
3.72
10k+ ratings
The Power of Discipline
by Daniel Walter • 2020
The brain science of self-control: why willpower tires, and how to build systems that don't.
4.12
8k+
The Power of Discipline Summary
The Power of Discipline 94%
The brain science of self-control: why willpower tires, and how to build systems that don't.
by Daniel Walter 2020
4.12
8k+ ratings
Wake Up and Live!
by Dorothea Brande • 1936
Self-sabotage has a cause. This 1936 classic names it and gives you one simple countermove.
3.60
883
Wake Up and Live! Summary
Wake Up and Live! 94%
Self-sabotage has a cause. This 1936 classic names it and gives you one simple countermove.
by Dorothea Brande 1936
3.60
883 ratings
That Little Voice In Your Head
by Mo Gawdat • 2022
Your brain runs on glitchy code. Here's how to debug it and reclaim your happiness.
4.05
893
That Little Voice In Your Head Summary
That Little Voice In Your Head 94%
Your brain runs on glitchy code. Here's how to debug it and reclaim your happiness.
by Mo Gawdat 2022
4.05
893 ratings
Eight Pillars of Prosperity
by James Allen • 2007
Prosperity is a moral achievement. The blueprint for a character that crisis cannot crack.
4.17
619
Eight Pillars of Prosperity Summary
Eight Pillars of Prosperity 94%
Prosperity is a moral achievement. The blueprint for a character that crisis cannot crack.
by James Allen 2007
4.17
619 ratings
Outwitting the Devil
by Napoleon Hill • 2011
One quiet habit hands the Devil 98 of 100 lives. Seven principles for taking it back.
4.25
22k+
Outwitting the Devil Summary
Outwitting the Devil 94%
One quiet habit hands the Devil 98 of 100 lives. Seven principles for taking it back.
by Napoleon Hill 2011
4.25
22k+ ratings
As You Think
by James Allen • 1987
Circumstances don't just happen. They grow from your thoughts. The classic on pulling up the roots.
4.09
1k+
As You Think Summary
As You Think 94%
Circumstances don't just happen. They grow from your thoughts. The classic on pulling up the roots.
by James Allen 1987
4.09
1k+ ratings
Living with the Monks
by Jesse Itzler • 2018
Fifteen days with monks, no phone: the small rituals that delivered more happiness than any deal.
3.84
3k+
Living with the Monks Summary
Living with the Monks 94%
Fifteen days with monks, no phone: the small rituals that delivered more happiness than any deal.
by Jesse Itzler 2018
3.84
3k+ ratings
As a Man Thinketh
by Sam Torode • 1902
Your thoughts built your life. The rules for using them to build a better one.
4.24
97k+
As a Man Thinketh Summary
As a Man Thinketh 93%
Your thoughts built your life. The rules for using them to build a better one.
by Sam Torode 1902
4.24
97k+ ratings
Concentration
by Kam Knight • 2020
Five hours of unbroken focus begins with exercises most productivity books skip: the internal ones.
4.00
116
Concentration Summary
Concentration 93%
Five hours of unbroken focus begins with exercises most productivity books skip: the internal ones.
by Kam Knight 2020
4.00
116 ratings
The Master Key to Riches
by Napoleon Hill • 1945
The mind is an asset no one can seize. A framework for converting it into wealth.
4.26
6k+
The Master Key to Riches Summary
The Master Key to Riches 93%
The mind is an asset no one can seize. A framework for converting it into wealth.
by Napoleon Hill 1945
4.26
6k+ ratings
Better Than Before
by Gretchen Rubin • 2015
Your friend's perfect habit system may be useless for you. The personality-based way to find yours.
3.82
43k+
Better Than Before Summary
Better Than Before 93%
Your friend's perfect habit system may be useless for you. The personality-based way to find yours.
by Gretchen Rubin 2015
3.82
43k+ ratings
The Great Mental Models
by Tommy Tedford • 2020
Build a mental toolkit: sharper decisions, original solutions, and unshakeable calm.
3.00
1
The Great Mental Models Summary
The Great Mental Models 93%
Build a mental toolkit: sharper decisions, original solutions, and unshakeable calm.
by Tommy Tedford 2020
3.00
1 ratings
Happier
by Tal Ben-Shahar • 2007
Forty percent of happiness is trainable. A Harvard professor's practices for the part you can shape.
3.82
9k+
Happier Summary
Happier 93%
Forty percent of happiness is trainable. A Harvard professor's practices for the part you can shape.
by Tal Ben-Shahar 2007
3.82
9k+ 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 93%
A savings floor, an exercise minimum, and the one trait that makes both automatic.
by Brian Tracy 2008
3.72
549 ratings
Areté
by Brian Johnson • 2023
One Greek concept unlocks modern flourishing. Train three pillars, and challenges become fuel.
4.57
2k+
Areté Summary
Areté 93%
One Greek concept unlocks modern flourishing. Train three pillars, and challenges become fuel.
by Brian Johnson 2023
4.57
2k+ ratings
Finish What You Start
by Peter Hollins • 2018
Willpower starts. A rulebook, smart rewards, and an optimized space finish the job.
3.66
3k+
Finish What You Start Summary
Finish What You Start 93%
Willpower starts. A rulebook, smart rewards, and an optimized space finish the job.
by Peter Hollins 2018
3.66
3k+ ratings
The Act of Will
by Roberto Assagioli • 1973
We conquered the atom but lost ourselves. The forgotten faculty that restores balance.
4.08
240
The Act of Will Summary
The Act of Will 93%
We conquered the atom but lost ourselves. The forgotten faculty that restores balance.
by Roberto Assagioli 1973
4.08
240 ratings
Ethics
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer • 2004
The problem isn't your discipline; it's the script in your head that reality never follows.
4.18
2k+
Ethics Summary
Ethics 93%
The problem isn't your discipline; it's the script in your head that reality never follows.
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 2004
4.18
2k+ ratings
100 Truths You Will Learn Too Late
by Luca Dellanna • 2019
A hundred of life's unwritten rules, explained before your next mistake explains them for you.
4.16
116
100 Truths You Will Learn Too Late Summary
100 Truths You Will Learn Too Late 93%
A hundred of life's unwritten rules, explained before your next mistake explains them for you.
by Luca Dellanna 2019
4.16
116 ratings
The Science of Accelerated Learning
by Peter Hollins • 2017
15 minutes of real focus beats an hour of distracted study. The neuroscience of learning faster.
4.01
546
The Science of Accelerated Learning Summary
The Science of Accelerated Learning 93%
15 minutes of real focus beats an hour of distracted study. The neuroscience of learning faster.
by Peter Hollins 2017
4.01
546 ratings
The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges
by Rosanna Casper • 2017
Sixty 30-day programs that turn any goal into a daily ritual, from fitness to friendship.
3.44
909
The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges Summary
The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges 93%
Sixty 30-day programs that turn any goal into a daily ritual, from fitness to friendship.
by Rosanna Casper 2017
3.44
909 ratings
Win Your Inner Battles
by Darius Foroux • 2022
Fear can't survive action. A battle plan for the inner enemies that keep you small.
3.90
2k+
Win Your Inner Battles Summary
Win Your Inner Battles 93%
Fear can't survive action. A battle plan for the inner enemies that keep you small.
by Darius Foroux 2022
3.90
2k+ ratings
Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure
by William Ferraiolo • 2017
Stoic mental fitness: confront repeated failures head-on until your mind stops betraying you.
4.13
124
Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure Summary
Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure 93%
Stoic mental fitness: confront repeated failures head-on until your mind stops betraying you.
by William Ferraiolo 2017
4.13
124 ratings
The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism
by Matthew Van Natta • 2019
What you control, what you don't: the Stoic toolkit for emotional resilience, in plain language.
4.00
2k+
The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism Summary
The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism 93%
What you control, what you don't: the Stoic toolkit for emotional resilience, in plain language.
by Matthew Van Natta 2019
4.00
2k+ 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 93%
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
Succeed
by Heidi Grant Halvorson • 2010
Nine evidence-based moves that turn vague intentions into achievement, without relying on willpower.
4.14
3k+
Succeed Summary
Succeed 93%
Nine evidence-based moves that turn vague intentions into achievement, without relying on willpower.
by Heidi Grant Halvorson 2010
4.14
3k+ ratings
The Power of Self-Discipline
by Peter Hollins • 2021
Why you quit when it gets hard, and five minutes a day to make quitting harder.
3.55
1k+
The Power of Self-Discipline Summary
The Power of Self-Discipline 93%
Why you quit when it gets hard, and five minutes a day to make quitting harder.
by Peter Hollins 2021
3.55
1k+ ratings
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle
by Jim Rohn • 1991
Your philosophy and attitude shape every result; here is the internal work most self-help skips.
4.41
2k+
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle Summary
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle 93%
Your philosophy and attitude shape every result; here is the internal work most self-help skips.
by Jim Rohn 1991
4.41
2k+ ratings
Habit Stacking
by S.J. Scott • 2014
Pin new habits to routines you already follow. Five minutes each, building toward an automatic day.
3.36
3k+
Habit Stacking Summary
Habit Stacking 93%
Pin new habits to routines you already follow. Five minutes each, building toward an automatic day.
by S.J. Scott 2014
3.36
3k+ ratings
Daily Self-Discipline
by Martin Meadows • 2015
Forget the motivational quotes. Daily doses of voluntary discomfort build the discipline that lasts.
3.56
1k+
Daily Self-Discipline Summary
Daily Self-Discipline 93%
Forget the motivational quotes. Daily doses of voluntary discomfort build the discipline that lasts.
by Martin Meadows 2015
3.56
1k+ ratings
Who Will Cry When You Die?
by Robin Sharma • 1999
101 lessons for a life that leaves a mark: why service and silence outlast achievement.
4.00
27k+
Who Will Cry When You Die? Summary
Who Will Cry When You Die? 93%
101 lessons for a life that leaves a mark: why service and silence outlast achievement.
by Robin Sharma 1999
4.00
27k+ ratings
The Alphabet of Happiness
by Klaudia Mitura • 2025
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
4.65
26
The Alphabet of Happiness Summary
The Alphabet of Happiness 93%
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
by Klaudia Mitura 2025
4.65
26 ratings
Aspiration
by Agnes Callard • 2018
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
3.76
204
Aspiration Summary
Aspiration 93%
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
by Agnes Callard 2018
3.76
204 ratings
Invicto
by Marcos Vázquez García • 2019
The ancient rules for a mind that outperforms and stays calm, with modern proof.
4.29
4k+
Invicto Summary
Invicto 93%
The ancient rules for a mind that outperforms and stays calm, with modern proof.
by Marcos Vázquez García 2019
4.29
4k+ ratings
Mini Habits
by Stephen Guise • 2013
One push-up a day: how to make habits so tiny your brain can't resist them.
4.00
8k+
Mini Habits Summary
Mini Habits 93%
One push-up a day: how to make habits so tiny your brain can't resist them.
by Stephen Guise 2013
4.00
8k+ ratings
You Can Work Your Own Miracles
by Napoleon Hill • 1971
Shape your reality through mental attitude: the overlooked power that determines what comes to you.
3.89
310
You Can Work Your Own Miracles Summary
You Can Work Your Own Miracles 93%
Shape your reality through mental attitude: the overlooked power that determines what comes to you.
by Napoleon Hill 1971
3.89
310 ratings
Spartan Fit!
by Joe De Sena • 2016
Burpees, body weight, and grit: the Spartan formula for strength that handles real-world obstacles.
3.99
613
Spartan Fit! Summary
Spartan Fit! 93%
Burpees, body weight, and grit: the Spartan formula for strength that handles real-world obstacles.
by Joe De Sena 2016
3.99
613 ratings
How to Stop Procrastinating
by Daniel Walter • 2020
Procrastination is a four-part failure, not a flaw. A 21-day system that rebuilds each one.
4.13
363
How to Stop Procrastinating Summary
How to Stop Procrastinating 93%
Procrastination is a four-part failure, not a flaw. A 21-day system that rebuilds each one.
by Daniel Walter 2020
4.13
363 ratings
How to Own Your Own Mind
by Napoleon Hill • 2017
Direct every thought at a single goal, and multiply your power through aligned allies.
3.93
2k+
How to Own Your Own Mind Summary
How to Own Your Own Mind 93%
Direct every thought at a single goal, and multiply your power through aligned allies.
by Napoleon Hill 2017
3.93
2k+ ratings
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