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No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline
Most people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler through self-discipline. No Excuses! shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life, including your personal goals, business and money goals, and overall happiness.
Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end-of-chapter exercises to help you apply the "no excuses" approach to your own life. With these guidelines, you can learn how to be more successful in everything you do --instead of wistfully envying others you think are just "luckier" than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way -- so stop making excuses and read this book!
Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end-of-chapter exercises to help you apply the "no excuses" approach to your own life. With these guidelines, you can learn how to be more successful in everything you do --instead of wistfully envying others you think are just "luckier" than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way -- so stop making excuses and read this book!
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309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2023
About the author
Brian Tracy
1,501 books5,336 followersBrian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
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March 1, 2026
The Power of Discipline Without Excuses
No Excuses! by Brian Tracy is a powerful reminder that success is not about talent or luck, but about self-discipline. As one of my favorite authors, Brian Tracy has a unique way of presenting timeless principles in a clear and practical way. This book reinforces the idea that self-discipline is the foundation of personal and professional growth. You simply cannot read one of his books without learning principles that push you to become a better person.
What stood out most to me was the idea that discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. It’s easy to set goals, but without consistent action, they remain wishes. I also appreciated the strong emphasis on long-term thinking—choosing future rewards over immediate comfort. Tracy explains these ideas in a simple and applicable way, making it clear that daily productivity improves when we stop making excuses and start acting with intention.
This book reinforced principles I already believed in but needed to apply more consistently, especially in my daily productivity. It reminded me that growth requires effort, sacrifice, and personal responsibility. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants practical guidance on building better habits and achieving meaningful results—if you are willing to commit, this book will challenge you in the best way.
No Excuses! by Brian Tracy is a powerful reminder that success is not about talent or luck, but about self-discipline. As one of my favorite authors, Brian Tracy has a unique way of presenting timeless principles in a clear and practical way. This book reinforces the idea that self-discipline is the foundation of personal and professional growth. You simply cannot read one of his books without learning principles that push you to become a better person.
What stood out most to me was the idea that discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. It’s easy to set goals, but without consistent action, they remain wishes. I also appreciated the strong emphasis on long-term thinking—choosing future rewards over immediate comfort. Tracy explains these ideas in a simple and applicable way, making it clear that daily productivity improves when we stop making excuses and start acting with intention.
This book reinforced principles I already believed in but needed to apply more consistently, especially in my daily productivity. It reminded me that growth requires effort, sacrifice, and personal responsibility. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants practical guidance on building better habits and achieving meaningful results—if you are willing to commit, this book will challenge you in the best way.
April 11, 2024
Life Changing!
This book is a classic for a reason! Not only is this book an easy read with loads of information, but it also has practical examples throughout! I have been highly encouraged and motivated by this book.
This book is a classic for a reason! Not only is this book an easy read with loads of information, but it also has practical examples throughout! I have been highly encouraged and motivated by this book.
October 23, 2024
Reading with others
The author gives action exercises with each chapter to help growth. Read the book in a weekly book club, and it made a great discussion and sharing of experiences on how to approach life in different aspects.
The author gives action exercises with each chapter to help growth. Read the book in a weekly book club, and it made a great discussion and sharing of experiences on how to approach life in different aspects.
May 16, 2026
a handbook for life
Placing the topic of self-discipline at the center of the discussion, Brian relates it to just about every aspect of life. If you value self-discipline, this book will be invaluable to deepen your application of it in life.
Placing the topic of self-discipline at the center of the discussion, Brian relates it to just about every aspect of life. If you value self-discipline, this book will be invaluable to deepen your application of it in life.
March 11, 2024
Really very good. Arrived at a good time in my life. Practical, good advice on my different topics.
January 8, 2025
great book
Nice read. Simple straight to the point with good action points highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with commitment
Nice read. Simple straight to the point with good action points highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with commitment
August 19, 2025
No Excuses
One of the great books in this genre. I love Stephen Covey but this is more accessible and concise The same can be said for Tony Robbins...what more can I say!
One of the great books in this genre. I love Stephen Covey but this is more accessible and concise The same can be said for Tony Robbins...what more can I say!
September 12, 2026
ok book
A bit general but some good stuff. Easy read and lots of truth. Word word word word word word word
A bit general but some good stuff. Easy read and lots of truth. Word word word word word word word
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