Peak
Experts are made through a specific kind of practice. The researcher behind deliberate practice explains how it works.
“I want routines that actually stick”
Build better habits
If you've started new routines many times and watched them fade, the problem is probably the method, not you. These books explain how habits work and how to design ones that last.
- 12 books that help
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The three books we'd hand you first.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Small changes, repeated daily, add up to a life that looks completely different. A clear, practical system…
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
Seven principles for leading yourself first, then working well with others. One of the most influential…
Discipline Is Destiny
Ryan Holiday
Stoic lessons on self-discipline, told through short stories of historical figures who mastered their bodies…
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Switch
Direct the rider, motivate the elephant, shape the path: a simple framework for change.
The Daily Stoic
One page of Stoic wisdom for every day of the year.
The Power of Habit
Understand the cue, routine and reward behind every habit, and learn how to rewrite the ones that hold you back.
Tiny Habits
Start so small it feels silly, attach it to something you already do, and celebrate. A kind, research-based way to…
Outlive
A physician's framework for living longer and better, with a strong focus on exercise and prevention.
The Compound Effect
Small, smart choices made consistently over time create big results. A motivating reminder that there are no shortcuts.
The Miracle Morning
Win the first hour of the day with six simple practices, and the rest of the day tends to follow.
Willpower
A psychologist and a science journalist explore self-control: what it is, why it runs low and how to make the most of…
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