The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win Hardcover – January 9, 2018

and I have got to learn a lot from it and of course from the great author, Mr

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Hassan Hayajneh

February 27, 2018

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The Motivation Myth book is sensational if I may say, and I have got to learn a lot from it and of course from the great author, Mr. Haden.
Here I state some of the best motivating and inspiring statements in the book that you would expect:
1. "Small successes are FUN and MOTIVATING,"
2. "The ONLY way is the HARD way,"
3. "Starting provides the MOTIVATION to finish,"
4. "DO what the pros do,"
5. "To trust people: Teach, Train, Explain, Guide, Verify and then TRUST,"
6. "When you think "PROBABILISTICALLY", you begin to see SUCCESS as the game it really is,"
7. "Success - Motivation - More Success - More Motivation - More Success"
and much more as well as plenty of real and motivational stories.

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Much-needed dose of reality on how to actually achieve great feats

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Ryan Robinson

January 15, 2018

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This was such an incredibly refreshing take on a topic (motivation) that's gotten so twisted around over the years. Jeff's thesis in the book argues that motivation isn’t a magical formula that we need at the outset of any major life change, challenge or endeavor. Rather, that motivation is a result of process, not a cause (like so many of the "business gurus" will try and teach you). If you’ve ever felt let down by self help books and “proven” success strategies that’ve failed, then this book is a must-read that’ll bring you practical advice to stop stalling and start actually working on your dreams.

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February 23, 2018

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This is an excellent book. I was really hoping I'd get something out of this that is much more than the plain old info already out there on motivation. Jeff Haden scoffs at the tired self-help stuff and provides an interesting twist on motivation. He argues against the 10,000 hour rule by Malcolm Gladwell which I really admired that he was brave enough to do so. The book gives actionable advice on how to get the motivation to accomplish your goals. Give it a read!

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The Motivation Myth More Than Delivers

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Jeffrey Noxon

February 7, 2018

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This is one of the best books I've ever read. Jeff Haden nails it by clearly outlining the process for 'finding' motivation that actually lasts and leads to continued success. As a cherry on top, he very bluntly (and hilariously) debunks a laundry list of other myths that are really just excuses we use to help us rationalize giving up on our goals.

This book will change your life; I promise. It's beautifully written, fun to read, and wonderfully informative (and definitely eye-opening/gut-checking). I'd almost call it an autobiography, because although Jeff downplays it a lot in the book, he's incredibly successful with a beautiful, healthy family and his dream career. His book describes in explicit detail exactly the path he took to achieve those things. Want to know the path? Buy his book! You'll be glad you did.

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This book nails how life really is!

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stwombly

January 26, 2018

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I've read many "self help" books. I'm an entrepreneur who is always looking at how to be better. This book points out many techniques that I know work and then goes even further.

Many books give you fluff that is fun to read but not reality. This book is dead on with reality and I will recommend it as it says it better than I ever could!

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Like Walking on Hot Coals ... Except it Works

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Mike Steib

January 31, 2018

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In this book, Jeff Haden, a prolific author who has both published 75 million written words and done 100,000 pushups, delivers practical and useful advice on how to stay focused while pursuing your greatest ambitions. He busts the myth that great achievements start with a thunderbolt of motivation, and, instead, demonstrates that, "there is only one recipe for gaining motivation: success. Specifically, the dopamine hits we get when we observe ourselves making progress." I recommend this book!

Mike Steib
CEO of XO Group
Author, The Career Manifesto

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It Helped me Lose Weight! And more...

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MaCrae Olinger

February 2, 2018

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I LOVE this book. I'm reading it slowly (more like 'ingesting it').

I have previously struggled a LOT with huge goals, even becoming depressed because I didn't know how to achieve them. Since
encountering your book, I am now living my dreams one 'grind task' per day. I've lost 5 lbs (in one week!), started working on business ideas, and stopped drinking too much. I and am MUCH, MUCH happier. I owe it all to this book!

I know, when writing reviews, I am suppose to write at least one way to improve it. I honestly can't think of anything at this time.

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A Must Have on Any BookShelf

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