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From Inc.com's most popular columnist, a counterintuitive--but highly practical--guide to finding and maintaining the motivation to achieve great things.

It's comforting to imagine that superstars in their fields were just born better equipped than the rest of us. When a co-worker loses 20 pounds, or a friend runs a marathon while completing a huge project at work, we assume they have more grit, more willpower, more innate talent, and above all, more motivation to see their goals through.

But that's not at actually true, as popular Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden proves. "Motivation" as we know it is a myth. Motivation isn't the special sauce that we require at the beginning of any major change. In fact, motivation is a result of process, not a cause. Understanding this will change the way you approach any obstacle or big goal.

Haden shows us how to reframe our thinking about the relationship of motivation to success. He meets us at our level--at the beginning of any big goal we have for our lives, a little anxious and unsure about our way forward, a little burned by self help books and strategies that have failed us in the past—and offers practical advice that anyone can use to stop stalling and start working on those dreams.

Haden takes the mystery out of accomplishment, proving that success isn't about spiritual awakening or a lightning bolt of inspiration --as Tony Robbins and adherents of The Secret believe--but instead, about clear and repeatable processes. Using his own advice, Haden has consistently drawn 2 million readers a month to his posts, completed a 107-mile long mountain bike race, and lost 10 pounds in a month.

Success isn't for the uniquely-qualified; it's possible for any person who understands the true nature of motivation. Jeff Haden can help you transcend average and make lasting positive change in your life.

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Advance praise for The Motivation Myth…

“This isn’t just a groundbreaking approach to making millions or melting off extra pounds. It’s a life-changing mental shift toward enjoying the process. Why the f*ck not?”
—Sarah Knight, author of Get Your Sh*t Together

“Jeff Haden knows what many people don’t: that success is less about searching for motivation and more about muddling through until you achieve something motivating.”
—Adam Grant, author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg

“Sometimes, your computer gets stuck, and the pros know you can press Command+Option+ESC to break out of the loop. Jeff Haden's book is like that, but for your life. Read it and learn how to break out of your negative loops without needing a complete shut-down.”
—Dharmesh Shah, Co-founder and CTO of HubSpot

“A must read for all entrepreneurs, company executives, managers, parents, coaches, and wellbeing hackers.”
—Dr. Dan Reardon, co-founder and CEO of FitnessGenes

"Jeff Haden is one of the biggest writers working online today not because he's a genius but because he follows the advice in this book. It's not about motivation, it's about process--and hard work."
—Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy

" Jeff Haden takes everything we've been taught about goal-setting and turns it on its head, redefining success in the process."
—Cara Alwill Leyba, author of Girl Code and master life coach

"Jeff Haden upends a traditional trope: that motivation breeds success—by showing us that it is success that breeds motivation. Once you understand this, everything changes."
—L. David Marquet, former Navy captain and author of Turn the Ship Around!

"Jeff Haden’s writing lives at the intersection of science, emotion, success, and irresistible story-telling. Once you read The Motivation Myth, you’ll never sit around waiting for inspiration or motivation to hit, like some kind of gift from the gods. Instead, you’ll go out to get it."
—Eric Schurenberg, President and Editor-in-Chief of Inc.

“The whole book is shockingly good. Jeff contradicts common wisdom about how to tackle big goals. He argues that if you wait for motivation to motivate you, nothing will change in your career or life. Go grab yourself a copy of this superb book.”
—Bruce Kasanoff, writer

About the Author

Jeff Haden is Inc.com's most popular columnist and one of LinkedIn's most widely-followed Influencers. His work has also appeared on Time, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Yahoo! Small Business, MSNBC, and CNBC.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Portfolio (January 9, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399563768
ISBN-13: 978-0399563768
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1 x 8.6 inches
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Average Customer Review: 67 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #404 in Books > Business & Money > Business Culture > Motivation & Self-Improvement
- #422 in Books > Business & Money > Management & Leadership > Motivational

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Kimberly Davis

The perfect book to start off the new year!

January 9, 2018

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I absolutely loved this book! I love the author's writing style - so real and honest. He made me feel like he totally understands what it's like to human and showed me that in spite of it that I could accomplish big things. He completely demystifies the whole motivation-thing, breaking it down so that achievement is something accessible to anyone. His personal stories, combined with interviews he has done with some really cool people (Richard Branson, Def Leppard, just to name a few) keep the book engaging and fun to read. This is the perfect book to start off the new year!

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Hassan Hayajneh

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

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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Ryan Robinson

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

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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Omar

Actionable advice!

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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Jeffrey Noxon

The Motivation Myth More Than Delivers

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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stwombly

This book nails how life really is!

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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Mike Steib

Like Walking on Hot Coals ... Except it Works

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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MaCrae Olinger

It Helped me Lose Weight! And more...

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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Not a bad book but I have read a lot of this ...

Not a bad book but I have read a lot of this information before. Probably more useful for someone just getting into the topic.

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Has helped keep me on target!

Good book. Has helped keep me on target!

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Small steps lead to big goals, and motivation.

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Practical advice but could have been about half the length. Easy read and very conversational and easy to digest. Like his writing style.

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Well written book, easy to understand and filled with good, meaningful information.

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I like the way the author jumps around all over the place interrupting himself and fleshing out his ideas, but eventually gets back on message - the author writes the way I think.

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Great book. Get’s you focused and doesn’t listen to lame excuses. I’ve had plenty. Just went to the Tony Robbins event. It was great also.😁

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Everyone needs to know what motivation in business is

Jeff Haden is an excellent author helping business folks like me move along in life and learning what motivation is.

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