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Control your brain so it doesn't control you. A science-based approach to getting things done and avoiding laziness and procrastination.
Our brains are not wired for goal achievement. They are wired only for speed, survival, and the present moment. It's time to defeat this primal tendency and make self-discipline your new normal. Stop leaving tasks unstarted and/or unfinished. You're better than that.
Neuro-Discipline tells the tale of two battling...
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A true guide for procrastinators, slackers, couch potatoes, and those who get what they want right now, instead of what they want the most.
Want to get somewhere worth going? It's not going to be easy, and it's not going to be comfortable. So, now what? This book gives you the missing key to all that you want in life.
Practical Self-Discipline is exactly what the title promises: PRACTICAL. You will gain scientifically-proven new perspectives and...
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Stop self-defeating behaviors and act with intention. You'll thank yourself later.
What you receive in life is dictated by your self-discipline. The more you have, the more you get. Will you settle for less than you desire?
How to make willpower automatic, second nature, and habitual.
Mind Over Matter is not a textbook on self-discipline, nor is it a gentle and drawn-out discussion. It is a toolbox to keep you in motion and in action towards your...
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16 simple yet versatile thinking models to solve problems, make decisions, and engineer insight.
Mental models are like giving a treasure map to someone lost in the woods. They provide instant understanding, context, and most importantly, a path to the end destination. Now imagine having such a map for all problems and decisions in your life.
Make complex decisions with speed and confidence; stop being fooled by false alarms.
Mental Models: 16...
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Don't let life pass you by. Reject judgment, bypass your fears, and design a life of adventure.
Your comfort zone provides the safety and security of being tucked into bed. But in that safety, you accomplish nothing, experience nothing, learn nothing, and end up with nothing. It's a trap, and you need to get out.
Life is for living, not merely existing. Which are you doing?
The Science of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone is not a motivational...
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Stop self-defeating behaviors and act with intention. You'll thank yourself later.
What you receive in life is dictated by your self-discipline. The more you have, the more you get. Will you settle for less than you desire?
How to make willpower automatic, second nature, and habitual.
The Power of Self-Discipline is not a textbook on self-discipline, nor is it a gentle and drawn-out discussion. It is a toolbox to keep you in motion and in action towards...
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Your mental models and mindsets will determine your life. Harness and control them to achieve the impossible.
All we can control in this life is our thoughts, which lead to perception and action. If your thoughts are running amok, it will throw your life into chaos. The life you want comes from the way you think - you need to learn how to think intentionally.
Discard unconscious, harmful beliefs and embrace your true power.
The Art of Intentional...
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Neuroscience made simple: practical methods to rewire your brain and take control of your thoughts, actions, and inner voice.
Despite our best efforts, most of the time, we act without thinking. We make poor decisions. But this isn't our fault! It's just how our brains are programmed. Now, you don't have to be a scientist to understand how to use your brain's instincts to your advantage instead of your downfall.
Understand your brain; change it;...
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How to learn effectively when you have to be both the teacher and student. Work smarter and save yourself countless hours.
Self-learning is not just about performing better in the classroom or the office. It's about being able to aim your life in whatever direction you choose and conquering the obstacles in front of you.
Replicable methods and insights to build expertise from ground zero.
The Science of Self-Learning focuses not only on learning,...
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Whatever you think is whatever will happen. Harness your thoughts and control your mindset to achieve what you want.
We can't control other people; we can't control much of the external world. But we can control our thoughts, and that's enough to change our lives. Action follows behavior, and behavior follows thought. Start from the root and see how you can thrive.
Replace disempowering mindsets with those of action and agency.
think with intention...
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Make learning: painless, exciting, habitual, and self-motivating. Absorb info like a human sponge.
We've never been taught how to learn, and that's a shame. This book is the key to reversing all the misconceptions you have and making learning fun again. Scientifically-proven, step-by-step methods for effective learning.
Smart Learning is not a textbook, it's a guidebook for your journeys in learning. It will show you the most effective methods,...
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Make learning: painless, exciting, habitual, and self-motivating. Absorb info like a human sponge. We've never been taught how to learn, and that's a shame. This book is the key to reversing all the misconceptions you have and making learning fun again. Scientifically-proven, step-by-step methods for effective learning.
The Science of Accelerated Learning is not a textbook- it's a guidebook for your journeys in learning. It will show you the most...
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Discover the hidden causes behind your behaviors and habits. Stop trying to impersonate someone you're not.
We use the terms introvert and extrovert constantly. We use them to label ourselves and everyone we know. But what do they really mean? How much of so-called common knowledge is misconceptions and stereotypes?
The Science of Introverts will uncover everything you never knew about yourself and others, and will teach you how to take advantage...
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We defy common sense and good judgment on a daily basis. Learn to tame your stupid brain.
We reason poorly, think incorrectly, and overlook the truth every single day. We can't be perfect, but at least we can be a little less wrong from time to time. Cure your mental glitches, blind spots, and errors in reasoning and logic.
Brain Blunders is a book that will get you to think about how you think. You are not so smart; in fact, humans are not so smart!...
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A deconstruction of the elements of expertise, and practical step-by-step methods to reach it ASAP.
Expertise- we all want it, and traditionally it would take years of intense study and practice. But just because it's always been that way doesn't mean you have to follow that path. It's time to use all the resources at your disposal and learn a new approach.
Learn a plethora of scientifically-validated methods.
BUILD RAPID EXPERTISE has a simple...
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How to accomplish your goals, no matter the obstacle. King Leonidas could repel 100,000 Persians-you can exercise more and eat more healthy.
There are many ways to live, but the tried-and-true way is to embrace grit and grind through hardship. History shows that it's what every single great man/woman" and winner has done to reach their goals.
If there is a will, there is a way. Get inspired to be a self-discipline machine.
OLD-SCHOOL GRIT is a...
19) Polymath: Master Multiple Disciplines, Learn New Skills, Think Flexibly, and Become Extraordinary
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Expertise pays; polymathy pays exponentially. Build a world-class skillset that will make you unique and irreplaceable.
Polymath: a person of wide knowledge and learning. The art of becoming a polymath is really about maximizing your opportunities in life. Don't be the person with the hammer - be the person with an entire woodshop at their disposal.
Learn to think outside the box and adopt a flexible mindset. Become multi-faceted.
Polymath shows...
20) Philosophies on Self-Discipline: Lessons from History's Greatest Thinkers on How to Start, Endure
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8 meditations on goal achievement and getting things done no matter the circumstances.
Instead of trying to go it alone or wing it, apply lessons from some of history's greatest thinkers. Harness thousands of years worth of wisdom, not just your own.
Our thoughts determine our actions. Learn from the best and create a self-disciplined mindset.
Philosophies on Self-Discipline brings you the condensed knowledge of philosophers, polymaths, scientists,...
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