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Do the work

Do the work

By Steven Pressfield

Stop waiting for inspiration and start doing the work that matters. Steven Pressfield's Do the Work reveals why resistance grows stronger as you approach meaningful projects, and how to move through fear rather than around it. This powerful guide transforms procrastination into action, comparison into focus, and self-doubt into disciplined practice. Discover why the most successful creators don't wait for motivation but commit to daily work regardless of feelings. Your journey from resistance to results starts now. Summary powered by VariableTribe
Published: 2011
Pages: 93
Bird by Bird:

Bird by Bird:

By Anne Lamott

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a shitty first draft. I think perfectionism is based on the obsessive belief that if you run carefully enough, hitting each stepping-stone just right, you won't have to die. The truth is that you will die anyway and that a lot of people who aren't even looking at their feet are going to do a whole lot better than you.
Published: 1994
Pages: 220
Steal Like an Artist

Steal Like an Artist

By Austin Kleon

Nothing is original. The writer Jonathan Lethem has said that when people call something 'original,' nine out of ten times they just don't know the references or the original sources involved. What a good artist understands is that nothing comes from nowhere. All creative work builds on what came before. Every new idea is just a mashup or a remix of one or more previous ideas. You are, in fact, a mashup of what you choose to let into your life. You are the sum of your influences.
Published: 2012
Pages: 130
The Artist’s Way

The Artist’s Way

By Julia Cameron

Most of us have no idea of our real creative height. We are much more gifted than we know. My tools are simple. The time commitment is small. The results, in my experience, are large. The morning pages mapped in this book are the primary tool for the creative recovery. Every day, set your clock one-half hour early; then get up and write three pages of longhand, stream-of-consciousness morning writing. There is no wrong way to do morning pages. These daily morning meanderings are not meant to be art.
Published: 1992
Pages: 376
Big magic

Big magic

By Elizabeth Gilbert

The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them. The hunt to discover those jewels—that's creative living. The courage to go on that hunt in the first place—that's what separates a mundane existence from a more enchanted one. The often surprising results of that hunt—that's what I call Big Magic. And Big Magic is not just my choice of a subject for this book; it's my choice of a life.
Published: 2015
Pages: 616
On Writing

On Writing

By Stephen King

Writing isn't about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it's about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It's about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay? Getting happy. Some of this book—perhaps too much—has been about how I learned to do it. Much of it has been about how you can do it better.
Published: 2000
Pages: 250
The greatest salesman in the world

The greatest salesman in the world

By Og Mandino

Never again will I be satisfied with yesterday’s accomplishments nor will I indulge, anymore, in self-praise for deeds which in reality are too small to even acknowledge. I am done with the days of comparing myself to others. The grapes of envy are sour, and the vines they grow upon are rooted in insecurity. From this moment forward, I will recognize that I am nature’s greatest miracle. I am rare, and therefore I am valuable. I am the culmination of centuries of ancestral perseverance; my very existence is a triumph over odds beyond calculation. I will celebrate my uniqueness, for...
Published: 1968
Pages: 72
The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture

By Randy Pausch

Time is all you have. And you may find one day that you have less than you think. When I was told I had three to six months left, I asked the doctor: ‘What can I do to buy more time?’ He replied, ‘Get your affairs in order.’ That’s when I realized: We’re all terminal. The only difference is I have a clearer deadline. So here’s the question—are you spending your time on what truly matters? If not, stop. Because someday, you’ll run out of ‘somedays.’
Published: 2008
Pages: 161
The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

By Jon Gordon

Negative energy is like a virus - it spreads faster than you think and infects everything it touches. But here's the secret: positive energy is even more contagious. When you walk into a room radiating genuine enthusiasm and purpose, you don't just light up your own path - you illuminate possibilities for everyone around you. The Energy Bus isn't about fake smiles or forced optimism. It's about making a conscious choice every morning: Will I be dragged down by circumstances, or will I create my own weather system? Great leaders understand this fundamental truth - energy flows where attention goes....
Published: 2007
Pages: 169
The Champion’s Mind

The Champion’s Mind

By Jim Afremow, PhD

Champions don’t wait for confidence to show up, they build it through deliberate practice. Every drill you perfect, every film session you study, every ounce of effort you give when no one is watching deposits into your mental toughness account. When the pressure is highest, you withdraw from that account. The difference between choking and thriving isn’t talent; it’s the thousands of invisible repetitions where you trained your mind to stay present. Next time you’re in a clutch moment, don’t think about winning. Think about your breathing. Focus on your form. Trust your training. The medal is just the confirmation...
Published: 2013
Pages: 221
You Are a Badass Every Day

You Are a Badass Every Day

By Jen Sincero

Transformation isn’t some distant mountaintop you’ll reach ‘someday’, it’s the dirt under your nails today. Every time you choose courage over comfort, you’re sculpting your badassery. That 5AM workout? A love letter to your future self. The awkward sales call? A down payment on unshakable confidence. Stop waiting for permission or perfect conditions. The magic is in the mundane, the daily decision to show up as the hero of your story, not the victim. Remember: Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the bricks were laid hourly. Your empire starts now.
Published: 2018
Pages: 120
Grit to Great

Grit to Great

By Linda Kaplan Thaler & Robin Koval

We’re obsessed with talent, but the world is run by those who show up. The ‘overnight success’ is a myth—most breakthroughs come after years of invisible effort. Grit isn’t glamorous. It’s the writer who keeps submitting after 50 rejections. The entrepreneur who pitches 100 investors. The student who studies while others party. Talent might open doors, but grit keeps you knocking until they swing wide. The difference between good and great? Just one more try.
Published: 2015
Pages: 100
Relentless from good to great to unstoppable.

Relentless from good to great to unstoppable.

By Tim S. Grover

You want nice? Go to a charity event. You want to be unstoppable? Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Cleaners don’t celebrate wins; they analyze what they could’ve done better. They don’t need praise or motivation, they’re self-fueled. Pressure? They fucking love it. While everyone else is trying to be liked, Cleaners are busy getting results. You think Jordan cared about being ‘clutch’? No. He cared about ripping your heart out. That’s relentless.
Published: 2013
Pages: 370
Extreme ownership

Extreme ownership

By Jocko Willink & Leif Babin

On the battlefield, hesitation gets men killed. In business, it costs money. Either way, the leader must own the outcome. When a SEAL team fails, the leader doesn’t blame the troops, he asks, ‘Where did I fail?’ That’s Extreme Ownership. It’s not about rank; it’s about mindset. The moment you take full responsibility, you unlock the power to fix problems. No excuses. No ‘they.’ Just relentless focus on solutions.
Published: 2015
Pages: 284
The Obstacle Is the Way

The Obstacle Is the Way

By Ryan Holiday

The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition. A wild fire destroys everything? Good, now we can plant better trees. A competitor threatens your business? Good, now you can innovate. The barbarians are at the gate? Good, now we can prove our strength. You don’t overcome obstacles, you use them. They are the way forward.
Published: 2014
Pages: 161
Can’t hurt me

Can’t hurt me

By David Goggins

In Can’t Hurt Me , David Goggins shares his incredible journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL and world-class endurance athlete. Through brutal self-discipline, mental toughness, and relentless effort, he teaches how to silence self-doubt, embrace pain, and unlock your full potential—proving that greatness lies within everyone willing to push past their limits.
Published: 2018
Pages: 306
The mastery of love

The mastery of love

By Don Miguel Ruiz

Imagine living without fear of being judged. Imagine expressing your love without fear of rejection. This is the mastery of love. But first, you must peel away the layers of wounds covering your heart. Love is not about control or sacrifice; it’s a choice to see yourself and others as perfect, whole, and beautiful. When you stop demanding love, you become love, and your relationships transform from battlefields into gardens.
Published: 1999
Pages: 112
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

By Deepak Chopra

Imagine if success required no struggle - only alignment. The mango tree doesn't strain to bear fruit; it simply obeys its nature. You possess this same effortless intelligence. When you stop forcing outcomes and instead connect to your infinite potential, the universe conspires to fulfill your desires. This isn't mystical thinking; it's spiritual physics. Your true nature is abundance itself. The question isn't whether you deserve success, but whether you'll allow it.
Published: 1994
Pages: 90
Be Here Now

Be Here Now

By Ram Dass

You are already everything you are seeking. Stop grasping. Stop becoming. Just be. Here. Now. The eternal present is not found in tomorrow’s success or yesterday’s regrets—it is this breath, this moment. When you quiet the mind, you hear the whisper of the divine in everything: a tree, a stranger’s smile, your own heartbeat. All paths lead inward. You don’t need to go to India. You just need to go within. That’s where freedom lives.
Published: 1971
Pages: 339
The Universe Has Your Back

The Universe Has Your Back

By Gabrielle Bernstein

What if every setback was a setup for something greater? Gabrielle Bernstein was a stressed-out New Yorker until she traded fear for faith—and watched ‘coincidences’ transform her life. The Universe Has Your Back isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a proven path from anxiety to trust. One question shifts everything: ‘Do I want fear, or do I want love?’ Your choice. The universe is waiting.
Published: 2016