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4.5 Stars
17,998 Ratings

For the person who struggles with bad habits…

The Power of Habit discusses how you can change your habits – for good. Not only does it teach you to fix your habit, but it also discusses how you can continue the new habit and avoid reverting back to old ways.

Another strong thing that is touched on in this book is our individual willpower. He believes that it can be taught and even strengthened.

This book is a great read if you’re looking for something educational yet entertaining, and still able to apply it to your life – to achieve your goals!

Book Quote:
“If you believe you can change – if you make it a habit – the change becomes real.”

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4.5 Stars
928 Ratings

For the procrastinator…

The Procrastination Cure is a great book if you’re someone who tends to put things off until ‘later‘.

In it, he goes into detail about the underlying causes of procrastination before teaching you how you can break the cycle.

This book is perfect for you if you always seem to be putting things off, and are needing an explanation as to ‘why‘ so you can fix it. It’s also great for you if you don’t know how you can solve your procrastination.

Book Quote:
“The biggest challenge in working on a task you consider to be boring, difficult, or unappealing, is starting on it. But a strange thing happens once you start: the anxiety and dread associated with it rapidly declines.”

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4.5 Stars
1,419 Ratings

For the business owner who needs a change…

Stores that Stick goes into detail about how you can take your business to the next level using her 4 unique storytelling strategies.

• The Value Story
• The Founder Story
• The Purpose Story
• The Customer Story

In it, she also teaches how you can tell these stories in your business and captivate your audience to buy like never before.

Book Quote:
“People don’t buy the thing. They buy what the thing will do for them.“

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5 Stars
2,595 Ratings

For the perfectionist mommy…

Are you actually being productive – or are you just wasting your life and others’ time with your incessant need to control everything?

This book provides practical content to encourage you to stay on your toes and to live your life the way you want to. These genius strategies can be the start to something great in your life!

Book Quote:
“Our culture is obsessed with being real, but we’ve been using the wrong measuring stick.”

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4.5 Stars
1,110 Ratings

For the business owner with big life plans…

Did you ever consider that you may, in fact, sell your company one day?

Built to sell talks about how you can build up your brand and company – without it relying too heavily on you. He also talks about the specific steps you can take to build a valuable and sellable company.

Book Quote:
“Don’t be afraid to say no to projects. Prove that you’re serious about specialization by turning down work that falls outside your area of expertise. The more people you say no to, the more referrals you’ll get to people who need your product or service.”

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4.5 Stars
3,716 Ratings

Those of you who procrastinate the hard stuff…

Eat your Frog really emphasizes the fact that you need to spend your time getting your most important tasks of the day finished – first.

If you’re someone who struggles with procrastination and time management, I suggest you read this book.

Book Quote:
“The ability to concentrate single-mindedly on your most important task, to do it well and to finish it completely, is the key to great success, achievement, respect, status, and happiness in life.“

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5 Stars
56,010 Ratings

Good for the person wanting to make life-changing habits daily…

This is by far the most popular book on this list – and for a good reason too.

Atomic Habits teaches you how to change the system that’s causing your bad habits. This book relies on scientific studies and proven ideas to improve your habits through daily and consistent habits.

Book Quote:
“The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity. It’s one thing to say I’m the type of person who wants this. It’s something very different to say I’m the type of person who is this.“

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4.5 Stars
78 Ratings

Good for the person wanting to make life-changing habits daily…

The psychology of procrastination explains the reasons why we procrastinate and gives a realistic view of how you can achieve real productivity.

This book also takes a deep dive into examining your core issues such as low-self esteem, depression, and etc. It also goes step-by-step to work through your procrastination and your time management problems.

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4.5 Stars
2,980 Ratings

A must-read for creative entrepreneurs…

If you’re someone who works at a constant and fast pace all day, this book is for you.

Manage Your Day-to-Day navigates tough topics such as information overload and offers practical insights and advice for tackling the busy workplace.

Book Quote:
“The strategy is to have a practice, and what it means to have a practice is to regularly and reliably do the work in a habitual way.”

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5 Stars
5,811 Ratings

For the person who needs a mental reset…

If you’re someone who found themself stuck in their negative thought pattern and dealing with an out-of-control life, I suggest you pick up this book.

Winning the War in Your Mind teaches you how you can take control of your life and break free from destructive thinking. It talks about rewiring your brain and how you can use prayer and praise to transform your mind.

Book Quote:
“Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. Who you are today is a result of your thoughts in the past. Who you become in the future will reflect what you think about today. It’s time to change your thinking so God can change your life.”

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4.5 Stars
1,095 Ratings

For the person who needs a refresher on time management skills…

This book is a perfect overall refresher and ultimate time-management tool that everyone should look into.

This book goes through ideas such as why millionaires don’t use to-do lists, how you can identify your real priorities, and how you can leave work on time without feeling guilty.

Book Quote:
“Actually, highly successful people don’t think about time much at all. Instead, they think about values, priorities, and consistent habits.”

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4.5 Stars
613 Ratings

For the beginner…

When I personally started my productivity journey, this is one of the first books I read. This is why I believe it’s a great read for anyone at the start of their productivity journey.

In it, he discusses the most basic productivity rules like eliminating unimportant tasks, the rule of three, and working more deliberately.

The great thing about this book is that he also provides practice exercises so you can ensure that you’re applying what you’re learning.

Book Quote:
“Procrastination gets in the way of accomplishing more since it is, in its simplest form, a gap between your intention and action.”

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4.5 Stars
3,532 Ratings

For the person looking to improve their productivity mindset…

The 12 Week Year is a great resource for setting up your own productivity system. It encourages you to spend your time more wisely and to improve your execution effectiveness.

Book Quote:
“The secret to living your life to its potential is to value the important stuff above your own comfort. Therefore, the critical first step to executing well is creating and maintaining a compelling vision of the future that you want even more than you desire your won short-term comfort, and then aligning your shorter term goals and plans, whit that long-term vision.”

56,010 Ratings

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5 Stars

Book Quote:
“The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity. It’s one thing to say I’m the type of person who wants this. It’s something very different to say I’m the type of person who is this.“

5,811 Ratings

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5 Stars

Book Quote:
“If you think you can’t do something, you probably won’t. If, on the other hand, you think you can, odds are you will. The same is true with your problems. If you dwell on them, they will overwhelm you. But if you look for solutions, you will find some.”

2,595 Ratings

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5 Stars

Book Quote:
“Our culture is obsessed with being real, but we’ve been using the wrong measuring stick.”