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Motivation Book Summaries

Selling You
by Napoleon Hill • 1988
Everyone sells. Here are the rules for making your personality your greatest asset.
4.15
283
Selling You Summary
Selling You
Everyone sells. Here are the rules for making your personality your greatest asset.
by Napoleon Hill 1988 6 pages
4.15
283 ratings
Success Secrets of Sherlock Holmes
by David Acord • 2011
Observation beats intelligence. Nine Holmes-tested habits for seeing what everyone else misses.
3.58
179
Success Secrets of Sherlock Holmes Summary
Success Secrets of Sherlock Holmes
Observation beats intelligence. Nine Holmes-tested habits for seeing what everyone else misses.
by David Acord 2011 212 pages
3.58
179 ratings
Rich Dad's Rich Woman
by Kim Kiyosaki • 2006
Women outlive men and earn less. Here is how to build an income stream that never runs out.
3.84
25
Rich Dad's Rich Woman Summary
Rich Dad's Rich Woman
Women outlive men and earn less. Here is how to build an income stream that never runs out.
by Kim Kiyosaki 2006 0 pages
3.84
25 ratings
The Lost Secret
by Monica Main • 2019
Lost chapters of Think and Grow Rich restored: how to turn an all-consuming desire into real money.
4.05
137
The Lost Secret Summary
The Lost Secret
Lost chapters of Think and Grow Rich restored: how to turn an all-consuming desire into real money.
by Monica Main 2019 200 pages
4.05
137 ratings
How to Fix Your Sh*t
by Shaa Wasmund • 2019
You're not unmotivated. You're self-sabotaging. Fix that pattern and the rest follows.
3.15
227
How to Fix Your Sh*t Summary
How to Fix Your Sh*t
You're not unmotivated. You're self-sabotaging. Fix that pattern and the rest follows.
by Shaa Wasmund 2019 160 pages
3.15
227 ratings
Start at the End
by Dan Bigham • 2021
Great achievements aren't built forward. They're reverse-engineered from an impossible finish line.
4.07
179
Start at the End Summary
Start at the End
Great achievements aren't built forward. They're reverse-engineered from an impossible finish line.
by Dan Bigham 2021 224 pages
4.07
179 ratings
We Need Your Art
by Amie McNee • 2025
No permission needed. The tiny daily practice that outruns perfectionism and gets you to finished.
4.36
1k+
We Need Your Art Summary
We Need Your Art
No permission needed. The tiny daily practice that outruns perfectionism and gets you to finished.
by Amie McNee 2025 272 pages
4.36
1k+ ratings
The Intelligent Entrepreneur
by Bill Murphy Jr. • 2010
Commit fully, find the problem first, then sell relentlessly: the HBS method for founders.
4.01
500+
The Intelligent Entrepreneur Summary
The Intelligent Entrepreneur
Commit fully, find the problem first, then sell relentlessly: the HBS method for founders.
by Bill Murphy Jr. 2010 352 pages
4.01
500+ ratings
How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
by Ben Aldridge • 2020
Forty-three strange challenges that retrain your brain to stop running from discomfort.
3.50
500+
How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable Summary
How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Forty-three strange challenges that retrain your brain to stop running from discomfort.
by Ben Aldridge 2020 247 pages
3.50
500+ ratings
A Bigger Prize
by Margaret Heffernan • 2014
Competition sharpens, we're told. In business, science, and schools, the evidence says it dulls.
3.81
184
A Bigger Prize Summary
A Bigger Prize
Competition sharpens, we're told. In business, science, and schools, the evidence says it dulls.
by Margaret Heffernan 2014 416 pages
3.81
184 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
500+
The Procrastinator's Handbook Summary
The Procrastinator's Handbook
Why your perfectionism feeds your procrastination, and how to aim for done instead of flawless.
by Rita Emmett 2000 240 pages
3.60
500+ ratings
Rock Bottom to Rock Star
by Ryan Blair • 2016
Jail at 17, CEO at 30: the business lessons only hitting bottom can teach.
3.91
132
Rock Bottom to Rock Star Summary
Rock Bottom to Rock Star
Jail at 17, CEO at 30: the business lessons only hitting bottom can teach.
by Ryan Blair 2016 256 pages
3.91
132 ratings
The Ultimate Freelancer's Guidebook
by Yuwanda Black • 2016
Pricing without apology, clients who stay, and a business that pays: the freelance setup manual.
4.13
40
The Ultimate Freelancer's Guidebook Summary
The Ultimate Freelancer's Guidebook
Pricing without apology, clients who stay, and a business that pays: the freelance setup manual.
by Yuwanda Black 2016 272 pages
4.13
40 ratings
Law of Confession
by Bill Winston • 2009
A biblical law turns your everyday words into a force that reshapes your future.
4.51
178
Law of Confession Summary
Law of Confession
A biblical law turns your everyday words into a force that reshapes your future.
by Bill Winston 2009 157 pages
4.51
178 ratings
ENGAGEMENT MAGIC
by Tracy Maylett • 2019
Why your most generous perks fail to create engagement, and the five conditions that actually work.
3.93
134
ENGAGEMENT MAGIC Summary
ENGAGEMENT MAGIC
Why your most generous perks fail to create engagement, and the five conditions that actually work.
by Tracy Maylett 2019 342 pages
3.93
134 ratings
Manifesting Made Easy
by Jen Mazer • 2016
Why your manifestations aren't working? You're missing a 10-minute morning routine.
3.97
119
Manifesting Made Easy Summary
Manifesting Made Easy
Why your manifestations aren't working? You're missing a 10-minute morning routine.
by Jen Mazer 2016 224 pages
3.97
119 ratings
Let Your Mind Run
by Deena Kastor • 2018
Her body could run. Her mind had to learn. The mental training that built an Olympian.
4.35
12k+
Let Your Mind Run Summary
Let Your Mind Run
Her body could run. Her mind had to learn. The mental training that built an Olympian.
by Deena Kastor 2018 296 pages
4.35
12k+ ratings
How To Write A Novel The Easy Way Using The Pulp Fiction Method To Write Better Novels
by Jim Driver • 2014
How pulp writers finished novels without writer's block, and how you can do the same.
3.78
500+
How To Write A Novel The Easy Way Using The Pulp Fiction Method To Write Better Novels Summary
How To Write A Novel The Easy Way Using The Pulp Fiction Method To Write Better Novels
How pulp writers finished novels without writer's block, and how you can do the same.
by Jim Driver 2014 94 pages
3.78
500+ ratings
Do What You Love, Love What You Do
by Holly Tucker • 2021
Build a business around your deepest passions and create a life you love waking up to.
3.84
158
Do What You Love, Love What You Do Summary
Do What You Love, Love What You Do
Build a business around your deepest passions and create a life you love waking up to.
by Holly Tucker 2021 272 pages
3.84
158 ratings
Selling in Tough Times
by Tom Hopkins • 2010
Standard selling fails when budgets freeze. The playbook for closing deals during a downturn.
3.75
122
Selling in Tough Times Summary
Selling in Tough Times
Standard selling fails when budgets freeze. The playbook for closing deals during a downturn.
by Tom Hopkins 2010 254 pages
3.75
122 ratings
The Psychology of Persuasion
by Kevin Hogan • 1996
Why do some people get what they want? Nine predictable laws and how to master them.
3.90
500+
The Psychology of Persuasion Summary
The Psychology of Persuasion
Why do some people get what they want? Nine predictable laws and how to master them.
by Kevin Hogan 1996 288 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
The Ballerina Mindset
by Megan Fairchild • 2021
What elite ballet teaches about managing perfectionism: techniques for any high-pressure pursuit.
3.98
500+
The Ballerina Mindset Summary
The Ballerina Mindset
What elite ballet teaches about managing perfectionism: techniques for any high-pressure pursuit.
by Megan Fairchild 2021 177 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
How to Quit Being a Loser With Women
by Marc Summers • 2014
Women respond to signals, not words. The traits that spark attraction are silent and trainable.
3.75
16
How to Quit Being a Loser With Women Summary
How to Quit Being a Loser With Women
Women respond to signals, not words. The traits that spark attraction are silent and trainable.
by Marc Summers 2014 328 pages
3.75
16 ratings
Poor Dad Rich Child
by Sunday Akande • 2016
The asset rules, tax tricks, and fear mastery that separate the rich from the rest.
Poor Dad Rich Child Summary
Poor Dad Rich Child
The asset rules, tax tricks, and fear mastery that separate the rich from the rest.
by Sunday Akande 2016
Success Habits For Dummies
by Dirk Zeller • 2019
A complete daily system for success: habits that connect your money, mind, body, relationships.
3.62
37
Success Habits For Dummies Summary
Success Habits For Dummies
A complete daily system for success: habits that connect your money, mind, body, relationships.
by Dirk Zeller 2019 400 pages
3.62
37 ratings
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week
by Eric Harr • 2003
A triathlon finish line in six weeks, on just four hours of training a week.
3.67
174
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week Summary
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week
A triathlon finish line in six weeks, on just four hours of training a week.
by Eric Harr 2003 328 pages
3.67
174 ratings
Get Momentum
by Jason W. Womack • 2016
Deadlines sneak up because you only touch what's due now. The rules for getting weeks ahead.
3.51
152
Get Momentum Summary
Get Momentum
Deadlines sneak up because you only touch what's due now. The rules for getting weeks ahead.
by Jason W. Womack 2016 160 pages
3.51
152 ratings
Fire Your Boss
by Aaron McHugh • 2020
Your dream job might be the one you have. Transform it through ownership, not escape.
4.10
39
Fire Your Boss Summary
Fire Your Boss
Your dream job might be the one you have. Transform it through ownership, not escape.
by Aaron McHugh 2020 240 pages
4.10
39 ratings
Hendo
by Dan Henderson • 2023
Olympic wrestling paid nothing, so he fought: MMA's first double champion, clean in a dirty sport.
4.10
90
Hendo Summary
Hendo
Olympic wrestling paid nothing, so he fought: MMA's first double champion, clean in a dirty sport.
by Dan Henderson 2023 248 pages
4.10
90 ratings
Get To The Top
by Suhel Seth • 2011
Ten rules that swap schmoozing for genuine relationships built on character, curiosity, and loyalty.
3.33
346
Get To The Top Summary
Get To The Top
Ten rules that swap schmoozing for genuine relationships built on character, curiosity, and loyalty.
by Suhel Seth 2011 208 pages
3.33
346 ratings
Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!
by Lori Greiner • 2014
From idea to retail: how to prototype, patent, pitch, and sell your product on live TV.
3.97
500+
Invent It, Sell It, Bank It! Summary
Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!
From idea to retail: how to prototype, patent, pitch, and sell your product on live TV.
by Lori Greiner 2014 288 pages
3.97
500+ ratings
Finding Your Zone
by Michael Lardon • 2008
Flow isn't luck: ten mental skills that make peak performance available under real pressure.
3.97
200
Finding Your Zone Summary
Finding Your Zone
Flow isn't luck: ten mental skills that make peak performance available under real pressure.
by Michael Lardon 2008 193 pages
3.97
200 ratings
You Can Have It All, Just Not at the Same Damn Time
by Romi Neustadt • 2020
Do the math on your time, then make the edits the number demands.
3.84
225
You Can Have It All, Just Not at the Same Damn Time Summary
You Can Have It All, Just Not at the Same Damn Time
Do the math on your time, then make the edits the number demands.
by Romi Neustadt 2020 224 pages
3.84
225 ratings
Career Development All-in-One For Dummies
by John Wiley & Sons • 2017
Find your career's 20% lever. Block it into your calendar. Stop letting busywork win.
3.80
5
Career Development All-in-One For Dummies Summary
Career Development All-in-One For Dummies
Find your career's 20% lever. Block it into your calendar. Stop letting busywork win.
by John Wiley & Sons 2017 672 pages
3.80
5 ratings
How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties
by Dustin Heiner • 2015
A step-by-step plan to replace your wages with cash-flowing rentals, starting from zero.
3.58
106
How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties Summary
How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties
A step-by-step plan to replace your wages with cash-flowing rentals, starting from zero.
by Dustin Heiner 2015 180 pages
3.58
106 ratings
Psyched Up
by Daniel McGinn • 2017
Practice time runs out. How to psych yourself up using science, not instinct.
3.53
377
Psyched Up Summary
Psyched Up
Practice time runs out. How to psych yourself up using science, not instinct.
by Daniel McGinn 2017 272 pages
3.53
377 ratings
Summary of Atomic Habits
by Paul Mani • 2019
The four design principles that turn 1% daily gains into 37x yearly results.
3.00
1
Summary of Atomic Habits Summary
Summary of Atomic Habits
The four design principles that turn 1% daily gains into 37x yearly results.
by Paul Mani 2019 91 pages
3.00
1 ratings
Bringing Out the Best in People
by Aubrey C. Daniels • 1993
Threats only get minimum effort. The behavioral system that makes employees choose to exceed.
4.05
500+
Bringing Out the Best in People Summary
Bringing Out the Best in People
Threats only get minimum effort. The behavioral system that makes employees choose to exceed.
by Aubrey C. Daniels 1993 256 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
Think Out of The Box
by Som Bathla • 2019
Ten ideas in ten minutes: how daily quotas, boredom, and non-expert input train the creative mind.
4.13
67
Think Out of The Box Summary
Think Out of The Box
Ten ideas in ten minutes: how daily quotas, boredom, and non-expert input train the creative mind.
by Som Bathla 2019 163 pages
4.13
67 ratings
The Economics of Higher Purpose
by Robert E Quinn • 2019
Your economic assumptions guarantee mediocrity. How authentic purpose outperforms them.
3.69
35
The Economics of Higher Purpose Summary
The Economics of Higher Purpose
Your economic assumptions guarantee mediocrity. How authentic purpose outperforms them.
by Robert E Quinn 2019 240 pages
3.69
35 ratings
The 21 Irrefutable Truths of Trading
by John H. Hayden • 2001
Your ego, your fear, your exits: the self-work that separates profitable traders from the rest.
3.88
16
The 21 Irrefutable Truths of Trading Summary
The 21 Irrefutable Truths of Trading
Your ego, your fear, your exits: the self-work that separates profitable traders from the rest.
by John H. Hayden 2001 240 pages
3.88
16 ratings
Failing Fast?
by Luv Tulsidas • 2024
Skip failing fast. Read market timing, build one standout feature, pick the customer who spreads it.
4.02
45
Failing Fast? Summary
Failing Fast?
Skip failing fast. Read market timing, build one standout feature, pick the customer who spreads it.
by Luv Tulsidas 2024 326 pages
4.02
45 ratings
Think and Grow Rich
by Greg S. Reid • 2013
You know what to do. Here's how to keep doing it when quitting feels easier.
4.08
189
Think and Grow Rich Summary
Think and Grow Rich
You know what to do. Here's how to keep doing it when quitting feels easier.
by Greg S. Reid 2013 208 pages
4.08
189 ratings
Your Creative Brain
by Shelley Carson • 2013
Creativity isn't a birthright. Seven trainable brain states, and you can access any of them.
3.87
233
Your Creative Brain Summary
Your Creative Brain
Creativity isn't a birthright. Seven trainable brain states, and you can access any of them.
by Shelley Carson 2013 386 pages
3.87
233 ratings
The Top 1%
by Dan Strutzel • 2016
The exceptional few share ten habits. Their first: a deliberate choice anyone can make today.
3.60
129
The Top 1% Summary
The Top 1%
The exceptional few share ten habits. Their first: a deliberate choice anyone can make today.
by Dan Strutzel 2016 222 pages
3.60
129 ratings
The Connection Algorithm
by Jesse Tevelow • 2015
Trade a conventional career for work you love: the playbook of calculated risks and deep commitment.
3.73
449
The Connection Algorithm Summary
The Connection Algorithm
Trade a conventional career for work you love: the playbook of calculated risks and deep commitment.
by Jesse Tevelow 2015 258 pages
3.73
449 ratings
Trust the Grind
by Jeremy Bhandari • 2020
What elite athletes know about goals, discipline, and pressure that works far beyond the field.
4.42
127
Trust the Grind Summary
Trust the Grind
What elite athletes know about goals, discipline, and pressure that works far beyond the field.
by Jeremy Bhandari 2020 219 pages
4.42
127 ratings
Self Help Books
by Vic Johnson • 2012
A library of 101 personal development books, compressed into ten principles anyone can apply.
3.71
68
Self Help Books Summary
Self Help Books
A library of 101 personal development books, compressed into ten principles anyone can apply.
by Vic Johnson 2012 90 pages
3.71
68 ratings
Boom!
by Kevin Frieberg • 2007
You don't need a better boss or company. Seven shifts that make any job matter.
3.75
67
Boom! Summary
Boom!
You don't need a better boss or company. Seven shifts that make any job matter.
by Kevin Frieberg 2007 286 pages
3.75
67 ratings
Embrace Your Weird
by Felicia Day • 2019
Turn your oddest traits and anxieties into creative output through unconventional exercises.
3.91
2k+
Embrace Your Weird Summary
Embrace Your Weird
Turn your oddest traits and anxieties into creative output through unconventional exercises.
by Felicia Day 2019 272 pages
3.91
2k+ ratings
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