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Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
by Ellen Galinsky
Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential
by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence
by Daniel Goleman
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
by Cal Newport
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
by Kelly McGonigal
Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney
Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change
by Timothy A. Pychyl
The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done
by Piers Steel
The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play
by Neil Fiore
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
by Brian Tracy
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen
The Achievement Habit: Stop Wishing, Start Doing, and Take Command of Your Life
by Bernard Roth
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results
by Stephen Guise