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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,649 ratings — published 2023
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,423,849 ratings — published 2018
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High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.12 — 13,627 ratings — published 2017
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Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable (Tim Grover Winning Series) Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable (Tim Grover Winning Series)
by (shelved 7 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.95 — 22,997 ratings — published 2013
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Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.17 — 9,374 ratings — published 2017
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
by (shelved 7 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.20 — 19,566 ratings — published 2016
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.10 — 91,510 ratings — published 1990
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,936 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer (ebook)
by (shelved 5 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.18 — 4,801 ratings — published 2021
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.16 — 199,075 ratings — published 2016
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.24 — 106,297 ratings — published 2015
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Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.93 — 21,029 ratings — published 2008
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The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.66 — 123,004 ratings — published 2018
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Principles: Life and Work Principles: Life and Work (Audio CD)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.09 — 71,658 ratings — published 2017
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.26 — 51,360 ratings — published 2012
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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.13 — 577,357 ratings — published 2012
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Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.09 — 1,048 ratings — published 2019
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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.04 — 21,354 ratings — published 2007
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.19 — 890,974 ratings — published 2008
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The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,983 ratings — published 2012
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HBR’s 10 Must Reads on High Performance HBR’s 10 Must Reads on High Performance (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.88 — 348 ratings — published
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The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.03 — 8,737 ratings — published 2012
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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.30 — 334,469 ratings — published 2018
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers―Straight Talk on the Challenges of Entrepreneurship The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers―Straight Talk on the Challenges of Entrepreneurship (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.19 — 114,906 ratings — published 2014
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.12 — 83,931 ratings — published 2019
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The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else (Audio CD)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.03 — 27,610 ratings — published 2009
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.90 — 343,323 ratings — published 2007
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Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.09 — 45,522 ratings — published 2016
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Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.06 — 9,752 ratings — published 2010
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.05 — 136,891 ratings — published 2011
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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.08 — 51,717 ratings — published 2023
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The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.22 — 9,107 ratings — published
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How to Take Smart Notes How to Take Smart Notes (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.06 — 14,509 ratings — published 2017
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The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.94 — 9,334 ratings — published 2016
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Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.24 — 25,379 ratings — published 2022
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Anything You Want Anything You Want (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.11 — 24,521 ratings — published 2011
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.07 — 244,993 ratings — published 1999
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Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness (Tim Grover Winning Series) Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness (Tim Grover Winning Series)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.31 — 5,490 ratings — published 2021
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The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.89 — 87,898 ratings — published 2012
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Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.73 — 25,573 ratings — published 2019
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Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.07 — 22,512 ratings — published 2020
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Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.17 — 89,068 ratings — published 2020
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,566 ratings — published 2009
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The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.93 — 30,839 ratings — published 2011
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The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.13 — 33,801 ratings — published 2011
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The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.92 — 5,614 ratings — published 2014
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Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 3.88 — 6,578 ratings — published 2014
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.16 — 617,216 ratings — published 2011
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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World (Audible Audio)
by (shelved 2 times as high-performance)
avg rating 4.01 — 166,070 ratings — published 2017
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Jason Curry
“Whether it’s a team, a company, a classroom, or a family, everything begins to change when excellence becomes the expectation and the mindset. It’s never accidental. It’s always intentional.”
Jason Curry, Finish Empty: All You Got. Every Day.

Janna Cachola
“A reprimand does not often repair underperformance. It takes coaching, culture and candor.”
Janna Cachola, Lead by choice, not by checks

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