The Science of SelfDiscipline
The Willpower, Mental Toughness, and SelfControl to Resist Temptation and Achieve Your Goals (Live a Disciplined Life)
by Peter Hollins
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Your best intentions are not enough. Learn to scientifically engineer a disciplined life, become relentless, and never give up. Whatever you want in your life, selfdiscipline is the missing piece. Goals will remain dreams if you make the mistake of relying on motivation and your best drawn plans. ...
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