Best Books on Self-Discipline

Title: Getting It Done: The Transforming Power of Self-Discipline

Published: 1997

Category: Self-Discipline

Author: Andrew J. DuBrin

Synopsis: Had enough of life in the how-will-I-ever-get-it-all-done 90s? On the verge of being overwhelmed by too much work? Too much stress? Too much to do?
Life doesn't have to be this way. Acclaimed author Andrew DuBrin reveals how to gain focus and discipline and use them to overcome procrastination, low productivity, stress, and counterproductive behavior. His eight-step self-discipline model shows how to: transform anxiety into results, balance creativity and productivity, zero in on the task at hand and take charge of your life

The rewards of Getting It Done are the joy of accomplishment and satisfaction in all areas of life and work.(courtesy of GoodReads.com)

Title: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Published: 1999

Category: Self-Discipline

Author: David Allen

Synopsis: From Booklist
Allen, a management consultant and executive coach, provides insights into attaining maximum efficiency and at the same time relaxing whenever one needs or wants to. Readers learn that there is no single means for perfecting organizational efficiency or productivity; rather, the author offers tools to focus energies strategically and tactically without letting anything fall through the cracks. He provides tips, techniques, and tricks for implementation of his workflow management plan, which has two basic components: capture all the things that need to get done into a workable, dependable system; and discipline oneself to make front-end decisions with an action plan for all inputs into that system. In short, do it (quickly), delegate it (appropriately), or defer it. While an infomercial for the author's consulting practice, this road map for organizational efficiency may help many who have too much to do in too little time, both professionally and in their personal lives. Mary Whaley
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Title: Self-Discipline in 10 Days: How to Go From Thinking to Doing

Published: 1999

Category: Self-Discipline

Author: Theodore Bryant

Synopsis: An adaptation of years of successful self-discipline courses that have reached people from a wide range of fields—from artists to athletes, from business people to the general public. His dynamic teaching style can best be described as “painless and effective.” He combines wit with wisdom, and will have you laughing while learning how to increase your self-discipline in a very short period of time.  (courtesy of HUB publishing)