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The 10 Best Motivational Books, According to Mental Health Experts

April 24, 2023 · Expert Tips
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6. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

A woman walks into a laboratory. Over the past few years, she has transformed her life by making some big changes. She has run a marathon, quit smoking, and been promoted at work. The neurologists discover that the patterns inside her brain have fundamentally changed.

This is just one of several examples the author gives in his motivational book. His point? People like this woman achieve success by focusing on the factors that shape every aspect of their lives. People like this woman had to transform their habits to succeed.

This book helps you understand why habits exist and what to do to change them.

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