How to Build Self-Discipline: Resist Temptations and Reach Your Long-Term Goals
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (612 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00XXKGLIY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 111 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Here are just a few of things you will learn from this audiobook: What a bank robber with lemon juice on his face can teach you about self-control. Why the popular method of visualization can actually prevent you from reaching your goals and destroy your self-control (and what to do instead). Yes, you can stuff yourself (from time to time) and still lose weight. I've done the job for you and researched the most useful and viable scientific findings that will help you improve your self-discipline. This story will make you laugh out loud, but its implications will make you think twice about your ability to control your urges. Why and when indulging yourself can actually help you build your self-discipline. How $50 chocolate bars can motivate
Don't let the first few chapters turn you off If you're an educated, knowledgeable person who reads a lot, you will either give up or start skimming when you hit the end of chapter 1. The authors tone is self satisfied, uncompassionate, even contemptuous in places. I'm a coach/licensed counselor so I know that you don't have to be so nasty in order to be very blunt. So skim. To chapter 6. The gems in this chapter and 7, p. Mary Curtis said Good Starter or Refresher. Good starter book or refresher course in self-motivation. I would not do some of the things he does (like cold showers or extremely long fasts) but, as he says, these are only suggestions which he encourages you to create your own incentives. Overall, good book, with lots of references for deeper research.. Some useful tips Todd Kinsey There are some useful tips in Martin's book. That being said it reads more like a college thesis rather than a book. Many of the ideas and concepts are left undeveloped.Meadows shares some of his "why's" but often leaves out the how's.Like many self-published books it lacks polish but there's still some good substance.