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"In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it. To master anything, one must first master themselves-one's emotions, one's thoughts, one's actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is really the opportunity to practice...
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
McGonigal provides a step-by-step program for identifying goals, strengthening self-control, and making lifelong changes, whether it's weight loss, financial health, stress reduction, conquering procrastination, being a better parent, or finding your focus.
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Series
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John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Willpower. You've either got it or not, right? Wrong! Willpower can be taught and learned just like any other skill. And it's something that can be trained and strengthened. Willpower For Dummies shows you in seven easy steps how to improve your willpower. Inside you'll find out: How to how to set goals; How to train your willpower; Simple exercises for strengthening your willpower; Coping strategies for those days when you're at risk of breaking....
4) Spark
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Series
Publisher
Simply Read Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Spark is a little dragon with a big problem. He cant control his fiery breath. Even practicing doesnt help. Will Spark ever be able to tame his flame?The first book in an early reader series about baby magic animals, Spark is a gentle reminder that there is a perfect time for everything.
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
An intimate look at the full spectrum of shameoften masked by addiction, promiscuity, perfectionism, self-loathing, or narcissismthat offers a new, positive route forward. Encounters with embarrassment, guilt, self-consciousness, remorse, et cetera are an unavoidable part of everyday life, and they sometimes have lessons to teach usabout our goals and values, about the person we expect ourselves to be. In contrast to the prevailing cultural view of...
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Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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"A Wall Street tech leader explains how small behavioral changes lead to major self-improvement Whether trying to lose weight, save money, or get organized, we're always setting goals and making resolutions but rarely following through on them. Determination and willpower aren't strong enough to defeat our mass of ingrained habits; to succeed we have to learn how to focus our self-control on precise behavioral targets and overwhelm them, according...
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Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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A witty and wide-ranging investigation of the central problem of our time: how to save ourselves from what we want. This is journalist Akst's irreverent search for answers, delving into overeating, overspending, procrastination, anger, addiction, wayward sexual attraction and most of the other homely transgressions that bedevil us daily in a world of freedom, prosperity and technological empowerment. Akst ransacks history, literature, psychology,...
10) Self-discipline
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Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explains the virtue of self-discipline, or controlling your actions, and describes ways to show your self-discipline at home, at school, and in the community.
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English
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"From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power comes the definitive new book on decoding the behavior of the people around you Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of...
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Sigma
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Why do we do things we know we shouldn't? The Science of Sin brings together the latest findings from neuroscience research to shed light on the universally fascinating subject of temptation--where it comes from, how to resist it and why we all succumb from time to time. With chapters inspired by the seven deadly sins, neurobiologist Jack Lewis illuminates the neural battles between temptation and restraint that take place within our brains, suggesting...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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"Para conquistar el mundo, uno debe conquistarse primero a sí mismo: las emociones, las acciones y los pensamientos. Eisenhower dijo que la libertad es la práctica de la autodisciplina. Cicerón definió la virtud de la templanza como el esplendor de la vida. Sin límites ni autocontrol, no solo nos arriesgamos a no alcanzar nuestro potencial y a perder lo que hemos logrado, sino que, además, nos aseguramos una vida de humillación y miseria. ...
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AMACOM/American Management Association
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Tired of your weight swinging up and down? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet? You're not alone. Every day, millions of people battle temptation as they try to drop unwanted pounds. For those who succeed, a whopping 80 percent quickly pack the weight back on. "Thin from Within" delves into the root causes and reveals that diets alone--whether counting calories or controlling carbs--don't work. Why? Because lasting results have less to do...
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Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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Joyce Meyer examines the nature of habits and provides guidance for listeners seeking to break bad habits. She argues that any immediate gratification gained from bad habits is outweighed by the spiritual toll they take on an individual. Here, she introduces fourteen fulfilling habits that she suggests using to replace the bad ones. She explains that by implementing the good habits, listeners will become spiritually fulfilled and will have no use...
17) Splash
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Series
Publisher
Simply Read Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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When Splash needs to learn how to be quiet, her grandfather takes her for swimming lessons.
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Language
English
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"Over her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who struggle to manage their children’s challenging, sometimes oppositional behaviors. These families are understandably focused on correcting or improving a child’s lack of compliance, emotional outbursts, tantrums, and other 'out of control' behavior. But, as she has shared with these families, a perspective shift is needed. Behavior,...
20) 5-minute self-discipline exercises: stay motivated, cultivate good habits, and achieve your goals
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Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
It's easy to get distracted by day-to-day life. Especially when the tasks feel endless and your motivation is nowhere to be seen. With 5-Minute Self Discipline Exercises, you can get back on track by gaining the tools you need to reconnect with your energy, overcome your resistance, and achieve your goals sans procrastination. Use the bite-sized 5-minute, daily exercises to establish strong self-discipline and develop productive habits. Apply practices...
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