Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

By Daniel Goleman

IQ gets you hired, but EQ gets you promoted. In Emotional Intelligence , Daniel Goleman reveals how understanding and managing emotions—your own and others’—can determine success in life, work, and relationships. With insights from psychology and neuroscience, this groundbreaking book shows that true intelligence includes heart, empathy, and emotional mastery.

Published: 1995

Pages: 309

Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done

By Jon Acuff

We’re great at starting goals but terrible at finishing them. In Finish , Jon Acuff reveals why we quit—and how to stick with your goals until the end. With humor and insight, he shows how to beat perfectionism, power through the middle marathon, and build a life of completed goals. Because finishing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being persistent.

Published: 2017

Pages: 147

Hyperfocus

By Chris Bailey

True productivity isn’t about being busy—it’s about being intentional with your attention. In Hyperfocus , Chris Bailey shows how to master your focus, eliminate distractions, and do fewer things better. By balancing deep work with creative downtime, you’ll achieve more in less time—and finally get the results that matter most.

Published: 2018

Pages: 210

The Checklist Manifesto

By Atul Gawande, MD

In The Checklist Manifesto , Dr. Atul Gawande reveals how a simple tool—the checklist—can prevent costly mistakes in complex fields like surgery, aviation, and construction. By ensuring that nothing is overlooked, checklists improve teamwork, reduce errors, and save lives. This book proves that sometimes, the smartest solutions are the simplest.

Published: 2009

Pages: 223

168 hours

By Laura Vanderkam

We all get 168 hours a week, but how you use them defines your life. In 168 Hours , Laura Vanderkam reveals how high achievers make time for work, family, health, and passion projects. Through time-tracking, smart scheduling, and intentional choices, you’ll learn how to stop feeling busy and start living the life you want—one hour at a time.

Published: 2010

Pages: 272

The Now Habit

By Neil Fiore, Ph.D.

Procrastination isn’t about poor time management, it’s about how you feel about your work and yourself. In The Now Habit , Dr. Neil Fiore offers a compassionate, step-by-step program to break the cycle of delay and guilt. Through tools like the Unschedule and the 20-Minute Dash, you’ll learn to start tasks easily, stay focused, and enjoy guilt-free play—all while getting more done.

Published: 1988

Pages: 182

The Productivity Project

By Chris Bailey

What if being productive wasn’t about doing more—but about doing what truly matters? In The Productivity Project , Chris Bailey shares the results of his year-long self-experiment to uncover the best ways to manage time, energy, and attention. From saying ‘no’ more often to improving focus and building better habits, this book offers practical insights for living a more intentional, productive life.

Published: 2015

Pages: 313

Digital Minimalism

By Cal Newport

We’ve let digital tools take over our lives without questioning their value. In Digital Minimalism , Cal Newport offers a path to reclaim your attention through a 30-day declutter process. By removing distractions and focusing on what truly matters, you’ll rediscover solitude, deepen relationships, and build a life led by intention—not notifications

Published: 2019

Pages: 207

Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day

By Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

You don’t need another productivity hack—you need a better rhythm. In Make Time , Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky offer a simple system to stop reacting to the world’s demands and start focusing on what truly matters. By choosing a daily highlight, protecting your energy, and reflecting each day, you’ll reclaim your time and live more intentionally.

Published: 2018

Pages: 246

The One Thing

By Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

Doing more doesn’t mean achieving more. Focus on the ONE Thing that makes everything else easier, and watch your results soar. This book reveals how top performers achieve extraordinary success—not by doing everything, but by obsessing over what matters most.

Published: 2013

Pages: 243

Eat That Frog! For Students

By Brian Tracy

Stop putting off what matters most. 'Eat That Frog! For Students' shows you how to beat procrastination, manage your time, and get more done, without burning out. Packed with 21 proven strategies, this book is your roadmap to better grades, less stress, and more control over your academic future.

Published: 2016

Pages: 153

Eat that frog

By Brain Tracy

Stop wasting time on what doesn’t matter. Start with your hardest task first—your ‘frog’—and everything else gets easier. In this no-fluff guide, Brian Tracy shares 21 proven strategies to beat procrastination, reclaim your time, and get serious results. If you want to work smarter, not harder, this book is your roadmap.

Published: 2001

Pages: 127

The motivation myth

By Jeff Hulett

Stop waiting to feel motivated. Start designing your life to win. 'The Motivation Myth' reveals that high achievers don't rely on inspiration—they build systems that make success inevitable. Learn how to shift your identity, shape your environment, and take action, no matter how you feel.

Published: 2022

Pages: 217

Willpower Doesn’t Work

By Benjamin Hardy

Trying harder won’t make you successful—designing your life will. Willpower fades under pressure. But a well-designed environment makes success effortless. Stop fighting yourself. Start engineering your world so that greatness happens by default. This book reveals how.

Published: 2018

Pages: 169

Triggers – Marshall Goldsmith

By Marshall Goldsmith

Why do we fail to change, even when we know what to do? The answer lies not in willpower, but in our environment. Every behavior has a trigger. Learn how to spot the hidden forces shaping your actions, and design your life to support the person you want to become. This is the missing link in lasting self-improvement.

Published: 2015

Pages: 240

Habit Stacking

By S.J. Scott

Want to improve your life? You don’t need drastic changes—you need small, smart ones. Habit stacking lets you piggyback new behaviors onto old routines. Brush your teeth? Then say one thing you’re grateful for afterward. It’s that simple. Over time, tiny shifts become powerful transformations. Start today.

Published: 2013

Pages: 274

The Slight Edge

By Jeff Olson

You already know what to do. Eat healthier. Wake up earlier. Work harder. But knowing isn't enough. Doing matters. One small choice today leads to a different life tomorrow. Success doesn’t come from grand gestures—it’s built slowly, silently, one disciplined decision at a time. That’s the slight edge.

Published: 2005

Pages: 212

The 5 second rule

By Mel Robbins

You don’t need more time, willpower, or inspiration, you need to stop overthinking. The moment you feel resistance, count down: 5…4…3…2…1… GO! That split second between thought and action is where change happens. Take back control of your life, one second at a time.

Published: 2017

Pages: 252

High performance Habits

By Brendon Burchard

High performance is not about working harder or smarter—it's about adopting specific habits that align with your deepest purpose and values. The research is clear: specific deliberate habits, practiced consistently, create extraordinary results regardless of your starting point, personality, strengths, or environment. When you implement the six habits of seeking clarity, generating energy, raising necessity, increasing productivity, developing influence, and demonstrating courage, you will experience greater success, fulfillment, and contribution across all domains of your life.

Published: 2017

Pages: 336

Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives

By Gretchen Rubin

Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives. But that observation just raises the question: How do we change our habits? That's what this book seeks to answer. The secret to changing habits? First, we must know ourselves. Different strategies work for different people—in fact, what works for one person might directly conflict with what works for another.

Published: 2015

Pages: 528

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