How to Train Your Brain for Success: 10 Books That Help

"1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey “Begin with the end in mind.” “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” “Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit.” “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” “We see the world, not as it is, but as we are.” 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear “You get what you repeat.” “Success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.” “Focus on systems, not goals.” “Every habit is a vote for the type of person you want to become.” “All big things come from small beginnings.”"

"3. Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel “Learning is deeper and more durable when it’s effortful.” “The most effective learning strategies are often counterintuitive.” “Retrieval strengthens memory and interrupts forgetting.” “Don’t confuse familiarity with mastery.” “Practice like you play.” 4. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg “Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.” “Habits aren’t destiny.” “There’s nothing you can’t do if you get the habits right.” “Cue-routine-reward—that’s the habit loop.” “Willpower isn’t just a skill. It’s a muscle.”"

"5. Deep Work by Cal Newport “The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare and increasingly valuable.” “To learn hard things quickly, you must focus intensely without distraction.” “The deep life is not just economically lucrative, it's also a life well lived.” “Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.” “The key to deep work is creating rituals and routines.” 6. Limitless by Jim Kwik “There is no such thing as a good or bad brain, only a trained brain and an untrained brain.” “Learning how to learn is the most important skill.” “If knowledge is power, then learning is your superpower.” “The brain is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.” “Get out of your own way.” "

"7. Your Brain at Work by David Rock “The prefrontal cortex is like a stage with limited space—too many actors and it becomes chaos.” “Managing distractions is the most important skill in modern work.” “Labeling emotions helps reduce their impact.” “Understanding how your brain works helps you work smarter.” “You can’t control everything, but you can train your attention.” 8. Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke “Thinking in bets helps you separate decision quality from outcome.” “Don’t judge a decision by its result alone.” “Be comfortable with uncertainty.” “Focus on making better decisions, not being right.” “A good decision is the result of a good process, not just a good outcome.” "

"9. Brain Rules by John Medina “Exercise boosts brain power.” “Sleep well, think well.” “We don’t pay attention to boring things.” “Vision trumps all other senses.” “Repeat to remember.” 10. Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath & Dan Heath “What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity.” “To change behavior, direct the Rider, motivate the Elephant, and shape the Path.” “Small changes can lead to big shifts.” “Build habits to avoid decision fatigue.” “People will change when they feel emotionally connected.”"