Decades of research on achievement suggests people at the top of their game tend to reach their goals because of what they do—not because of who they are. In this short, provocative, and useful HBR Single, motivational psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson translates the psychological secrets of these winning human beings for your use. Halvorson expands on her immensely popular blog post to give more detail on each of her nine suggested actions—from getting specific about goals and aggressively monitoring your achievements to understanding the importance of having "grit." By emphasizing what successful people do consistently and effectively, Halvorson provides the path to help you accomplish your goals, once and for all.
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"I have read a lot of self improvement books. The difference Of Nine Things Successful People Do Differently is that this one is based in research. I got the impression that it was more like an esay that a simple pocket book on sale. Good Book." — Ricardo (4 out of 5 stars)
"I have read a lot of self improvement books. The difference Of Nine Things Successful People Do Differently is that this one is based in research. I got the impression that it was more like an esay that a simple pocket book on sale. Good Book."
" Great book, supported by lots of scientific research and concise. A book well written. "
" "We end up with lots of pots on the stove, but nothing is ever ready to eat." (p. 17) Wow, does this sentence describe modern life! Enjoyed this very short, direct, and practical book. "
" Great info and a step beyond basic goals setting. I found it a quick read packed with actionable ideas. "
" I liked the chapter about grit, and also the tactic to set get better goals vs be good goals. "
" Good tips and perspective. But in a gist... you must have will-power, be optimistic, strive to be better, and work really, really hard for whatever you want to accomplish. "
" Goal setting and productivity tips. "
" Just OK. Most of it is obvious and discussed previously in other places. It's a short read so as a review its OK. "
" Not exactly revolutionary, but a worthwhile read. If you have a couple hours to spare (it's a short read), I suspect that everyone can benefit from these principles and reminders. I know I did. "
" Good points, but not so well written. No real examples. The blog post the book is based on is probably sufficient. "
" Good tips for achieveing Goals "
" Easy and compact quick read, with great academic references. Good addition and practical guide to have alongside Stephen Covey's 7 Habits "
" Some really good ideas. "
" Great, realistic book. No mention of 'magnetic laws of attraction' or any other spirituality junk. "
" A lot of these things were obvious, but a few were things I hadn't fully considered. I especially liked the steps for "achieving" each of these 9 strategies at the end of each chapter- very practical guide. "
" Quick useful read on habits needed to be successful. "
" Great reminder of all the things that you need to do to ensure success. "
" SImilar to the 7 Habits...Let's see. "
Heidi Grant Halvorson, PhD, is a social psychologist, educational consultant, and the recipient of several grants from the National Science Foundation. She is also an expert blogger for Psychology Today and Fast Company. She lives in Easton, Pennsylvania, and New York City with her husband and two children.
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