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Okay, so I already read Grit and after this I read Relaxation, and though all the advice is sound I've lost a bit of respect for Martin Meadows through the process. This is a money grinder. Reading these three books I felt there was very little new in each of them, and though all of it was interesting it was not worth the extra cash. I felt thoroughly cheated when this book's description of meditation was repeated word for word in Relaxation. Wow, did I feel like a donkey munching shit.
He ought Okay, so I already read Grit and after this I read Relaxation, and though all the advice is sound I've lost a bit of respect for Martin Meadows through the process. This is a money grinder. Reading these three books I felt there was very little new in each of them, and though all of it was interesting it was not worth the extra cash. I felt thoroughly cheated when this book's description of meditation was repeated word for word in Relaxation. Wow, did I feel like a donkey munching shit.
He ought to just write one book, and to make it easier for him - and you, dear reader - I'll recap all of his favorite points:
Keystone habits are important because they can change other habits. keystone habits include, but aren't limited to, meditation, exercising, eating healthier, cold therapy, sleeping more.
He likes this thing called the 80:20 rule, which says that 20 % of something is doing 80% of the action. Like, if you're stressed, there's one or two things contributing to the major part of your stress. (Forget my sarcasm. I kind of like this idea, though I don't think it always applies.)
Cut things to the bone. Are things necessary? If not, cut them out of your life.
Have good, slow morning routines.
Try fasting for more self-discipline and to test your limits.

There. I think that's basically the most important stuff. In itself I thought this book was fine, though very bare, but he should've written one book instead of a bunch of small ones. Would've been more helpful.

For those who liked it I propose reading The Willpower Instinct, as it is far superior and goes more into depth with the why and not just the how - though it also explores the how much more than these books. Seriously. Give it a try.

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How To Build Self-discipline is a book that does just as the label says. The e-book is by Martin Meadows, a man who uses a pen name and one that has dedicated his life to constantly reinventing himself through personal growth activities. This is someone who has walked the talk and here he offers readers some practical advice in an easy-to-read format that is nicely summarised at the end of each chapter and above all, is easy to follow.

Meadows does not spend a lot of time going into the dry, scie

Meadows does not spend a lot of time going into the dry, scientific studies that provide proof for a lot of the phenomena he describes. Instead, he uses lots of annotations and focuses on the "how". He looks at why we are motivated by instant gratification and the status quo and how we can be overwhelmed by decision fatigue. He offers good advice on how to be more mindful about making decisions and how visualising and mediating on realistic, long-term goals and forming habits can achieve enduring results.

The book could use a little more elaboration at times and possibly some diagrams to really hit Meadows' message home. But that said, the book does offer some helpful advice to people who want to change the way they think and act. How to Build Self-discipline is a great starting point and inspirational tool that will enable its readers to employ real and lasting changes in their lives.

***Please note: a free copy of this book was given to the writer through a Library Thing giveaway. To read the original review on that website please visit: http://www.librarything.com/work/1575...

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a short read on habits mostly, a kind of summary of all the books written on habits(the power of habits, atomic habits, etc). Nothing new, but still a reasonable recommendation if you want to work on discipline and habits in 100 pages.

helpful and transformational, for sure

A super quick read. The last couple of chapters are the meat of the book and this, the most insightful. Otherwise, it felt rushed through and full of boastful statements on how self-disciplined the author is.

This book was okay. It took a lot of from other books and concepts that should already be apparent to you if you read other material on this type of subject. I think 3 stars is okay for a book that regurgitates common knowledge. Had there been something original about it, another start would have been given. The space was there, with only 55 pages.
It's good for those that need a quick read, or want a boost of motivation in a small dose.
Good rounded book.

Annotations from Kindle:
p.02) People wh

Annotations from Kindle:
p.02) People who focus on instant gratification-things that are safe, easy and comfortable-rarely reach their long-term goals.
p.04) The 80/20 Principle says that 80% of the results come from 20% of the efforts. In reality, you often need to know just one thing to achieve extraordinary results.
p.05) Now imagine your behavior is automated-you followed the 80/20 Principle and introduced a habit in your life. At the sight of a chocolate bar, you become self-aware of your craving. But instead of giving in, you recognize the craving for what it is-a detour that will take you away from your long-term goal.
p.05) Research shows it takes anywhere from 18 days to 254 days to form a new habit. On average, it takes a little more than two months. 66 Days.
p.05) Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit, breaks down a habit into three elements: cue, action, and reward.
p.06) Unsurprisingly, one of the most powerful habits that lead to changing other patterns is regular physical activity.
p.07) Another keystone habit that can help you make changes in your life with much less discipline than tackling each of them separately is food journaling. Research shows that people who journal their intake of food ate less and made healthier choices.
p.08) Expressing gratitude for things you're thankful for. Studies show that writing down three things that went well on a given day led to steady increases in happiness.
p.09) The second most important thing to learn how to live a more disciplined life is to understand how important self-awareness and motivation are and how they can help you stick to your resolutions.
p.10) Now look at that piece of chocolate. Is it really worth it to give up this powerful vision for a short burst of sugar?
p.13) Constantly Monitor Yourself: Bad habits are difficult to overcome because they happen too quickly. Before we know it, we shove a chocolate bar down our throat. Your "why" is of no use if your habits leave you unable to take action.
That's why it's so important to constantly monitor your thoughts and stay focused on the present moment.
p.15) The mere sight of a cue (say, a cigarette) will increase the level of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens. It produces a craving that, if not met, will lead to a decrease in dopamine. As all of us can attest that an unmet craving doesn't feel good.
p.16) What can we do to have a fair chance against dopamine?
The most important technique is to be aware of a dopamine rush and cues that cause it. Self-awareness will help you mitigate the clouding effect of dopamine on your decision-making process.
p.17) Dopamine motivates you to give in to a temptation because it expects a reward. It responds to a cue that your brain associated with a specific outcome, e.g. the rush of sugar.
p.25) Sir Roger Bannister, who was the first man to run the mile in less than 4 minutes in 1954, said in 2000, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that is the critical organ, it's the brain."
N) Meaning that the brain has to be disciplined and work hard to overcome bad habits. It's all in the mind. It's a mind game with yourself. But you can always win.
p.27) Ross Hommond conducted a review of research on the role of social influence in the obesity epidemic. His findings confirm that social influence is a significant factor in obesity.
In other words, our friends and family can "infect" us with obesity. If they can make us prone to gaining weight, they surely can influence other areas of our lives, too.
p.27) N) People will notice your changes. Just because people don't say anything about it, doesn't mean you haven't accomplished anything. The fact is, that people will hate that you have managed to change your life and they are always struggling.
p.32) Studies show that due to a phenomenon known as temporal discounting, people value immediate gains over future rewards. Moreover, they consider their future selves as strangers. As a result, you may fail to save money for the future (after all, why save money for a stranger?) and introduce other changes that would benefit you in the future.
p.33) For instance, when you see a chocolate bar on your desk, think about the future reward first (a healthy mind and body) and then compare it to the present reward (a brief burst of energy).
p.33) Try both approaches-spend a minute or two thinking about the best version of yourself, the kind of person you want to become. Then imagine the worst kind of a person you never want to become. Which image motivates you more to stick to your goals and say no to instant gratification.
p.35) Come up with a strong "why" that will keep you going when the first rush of motivation goes away, replaced by the hard reality where success requires stick-to-itiveness. Even when it rains. Even when you don't feel like doing it. Even when you'd rather stick to your old habits and give in to your temptations.
p.36) President Obama once said in an interview, "You'll see I wear only gray or blue suits. I'm trying to pare down decisions. I don't want to make decisions about what I'm eating or wearing. Because I have too many other decisions to make."
His decision to reduce the number of decisions he's making every day helps him make better decisions when faced with more important matters than the color of his suit.
p.40) McArthur Wheeler: the man who robbed thinking the lemon juice would keep him invisible. A good story to read online.
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Some useful tips

There are some useful tips in Martin's book. That being said it reads more like a college thesis rather than a book. Many of the ideas and concepts are left undeveloped.

Meadows shares some of his "why's" but often leaves out the how's.

Like many self-published books it lacks polish but there's still some good substance.

Some useful tips

There are some useful tips in Martin's book. That being said it reads more like a college thesis rather than a book. Many of the ideas and concepts are left undeveloped.

Meadows shares some of his "why's" but often leaves out the how's.

Like many self-published books it lacks polish but there's still some good substance.

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Short and sweet. Good ideas for how to develop self-discipline but very little on how to implement them beyond "get up earlier" or "come up with a good why". Like another reviewer mentioned, it reads like a college thesis paper. Short and sweet. Good ideas for how to develop self-discipline but very little on how to implement them beyond "get up earlier" or "come up with a good why". Like another reviewer mentioned, it reads like a college thesis paper. ...more

Jan 23, 2021 Donna rated it it was ok

This book seems like it is more about torture and self-punishment than it is about self-discipline. The author urges people to fast for 16-24 hours, to take cold showers, and to push past their feelings of fatigue when exercising. It is not a good idea to encourage people to push their body beyond its physical limits. So don't eat, but exercise? It also came off as fatphobic to me, especially in Chapter 5. I don't see the harm if someone wanted to eat one single chocolate bar! He mentioned the c This book seems like it is more about torture and self-punishment than it is about self-discipline. The author urges people to fast for 16-24 hours, to take cold showers, and to push past their feelings of fatigue when exercising. It is not a good idea to encourage people to push their body beyond its physical limits. So don't eat, but exercise? It also came off as fatphobic to me, especially in Chapter 5. I don't see the harm if someone wanted to eat one single chocolate bar! He mentioned the chocolate bar thing too much for me. It got annoying after a while. He even encouraged the reader to throw out their TV at one point. I understand the purpose of the book, but it could have been done in a different way. Too much explaining and too many sources. The short, numbered lists were better to follow. ...more

A good short book to quickly learn about the approach and aspects of self-discipline. It is very simple and straightforward and worth reading to get multi-angled focused snippets on self-discipline.

One example:

The most basic definition of self-discipline is the ability to control your urges in order to meet your long-term goals. The key word here is your long-term goals – your reason why you say no to instant gratification. The second best thing to stick to the promises you made to yourself is t

A good short book to quickly learn about the approach and aspects of self-discipline. It is very simple and straightforward and worth reading to get multi-angled focused snippets on self-discipline.

One example:

The most basic definition of self-discipline is the ability to control your urges in order to meet your long-term goals. The key word here is your long-term goals – your reason why you say no to instant gratification. The second best thing to stick to the promises you made to yourself is to have a strong "why" and remind yourself of it when faced with a temptation.

I would definitely recommended it if you're interested in quick self-discipline advice. I would prefer a bit more details and better transitions between ideas. ...more

I realize that maintaining discipline over things that you do not have discipline is very difficult.

For example I have no problem getting up at 5 in the morning, doing at least an hour and a half of exercise. But if I have much trouble choosing what to eat, to pay attention to certain things and to stop paying attention to others.

A book to learn something about it: "Comment Développer l'Autodiscipline: Résiste Aux tentations et Atteins tes Objectifs à Long Terme" de Martin Meadows ..

However, aft

I realize that maintaining discipline over things that you do not have discipline is very difficult.

A book to learn something about it: "Comment Développer l'Autodiscipline: Résiste Aux tentations et Atteins tes Objectifs à Long Terme" de Martin Meadows ..

However, after reading it I comment: I continue in the same ... at least at breakfast I did not eat a rich bread of sweet .... to see if I improve my discipline in those aspects ....

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Jul 19, 2017 {erika} rated it really liked it

I actually started this on Scribd and forgot about it for a few months. This is actually a really brief, but wonderful read. Really uplifting and I did a lot of highlighting, mostly great info and lots of references to back up assertions. This book isn't focused on self-disciple in what you eat or anything of that nature, but more on how to become the best version of yourself and round yourself out as a person with a few hacks keeping human nature and science in mind. I definitely enjoyed it and I actually started this on Scribd and forgot about it for a few months. This is actually a really brief, but wonderful read. Really uplifting and I did a lot of highlighting, mostly great info and lots of references to back up assertions. This book isn't focused on self-disciple in what you eat or anything of that nature, but more on how to become the best version of yourself and round yourself out as a person with a few hacks keeping human nature and science in mind. I definitely enjoyed it and have other books by the author saved, a good, positive read. ...more

May 22, 2020 Khalid Hassan rated it it was amazing

If you want to embrace change and aim to greatness, learn to delay gratification, and step outside your comfort zone. This book will help you to start from small habits which over time will turn into discipline. Keystone habits such as physical exercise, cold showers, fasting, and so on have the potential to transform your life (at least in my case). with this book, even dopamine has the potential of becoming your friend because you will be learning to control your cravings and urges. Easy and w If you want to embrace change and aim to greatness, learn to delay gratification, and step outside your comfort zone. This book will help you to start from small habits which over time will turn into discipline. Keystone habits such as physical exercise, cold showers, fasting, and so on have the potential to transform your life (at least in my case). with this book, even dopamine has the potential of becoming your friend because you will be learning to control your cravings and urges. Easy and worth the read. ...more

Good basic book on discipline which focuses on what you can actually do to improve your ability to self-discipline, some nice tips and tricks. I liked the way he pushes the idea that physical discipline, gettng fit and staying fit leads to huge benefits across all other areas you need to improve; I heartily agree with this, its definitely made a huge difference to my life recently. I listened to this as an audio book which I think was a mistake as I needed the physical book to take notes from.

Very short book, but condenses a lot of ideas/suggestions I've read from several other books. It was a good refresher of suggestions on how to build self-discipline that I've previously read in multiple other works (some referenced in here, in fact!). Took all of 90 minutes to read, should be easy to reference back to as well. Very short book, but condenses a lot of ideas/suggestions I've read from several other books. It was a good refresher of suggestions on how to build self-discipline that I've previously read in multiple other works (some referenced in here, in fact!). Took all of 90 minutes to read, should be easy to reference back to as well. ...more

This book is short and to the point. It's the first book I've read by this author but it's very simple without fluff. What I learned:
You don't have to be perfect you just have to get going.
Stack habits on top of each other.
Add stakes so if you have a lot to lose you will get it done.
Don't procrastinate.
And give yourself a rest day where you do nothing! This book is short and to the point. It's the first book I've read by this author but it's very simple without fluff. What I learned:
You don't have to be perfect you just have to get going.
Stack habits on top of each other.
Add stakes so if you have a lot to lose you will get it done.
Don't procrastinate.
And give yourself a rest day where you do nothing! ...more

Short-good read

I liked the ideas behind Meadows book and how organized they were. There was research to back the ideas and insights and research studies that were new to me to help the the information together as help retain it.

Simple little book with some wonderful insights!! I highly recommend this book as it is an easy read with lots of great info. For some, I agree, may be a bit extreme. But it's got some good thoughts!

It was an ok book for what it wanted to achieve, but that was all. It's not far from reading around 7 blog posts.

It felt rushed. This might not be the case but the lack of a better structure gave it that feel and look.

It was an ok book for what it wanted to achieve, but that was all. It's not far from reading around 7 blog posts.

It felt rushed. This might not be the case but the lack of a better structure gave it that feel and look.

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Recommended if want to set up a self-discipline routine

The book brings some inputs to help you to start thinking about set a daily self-discipline. not for who already have something in place but for those who have no daily discipline routine.

Yet another self-discipline book about things that are obvious and you JUST need to start them doing. This book served me as a reminder, that self-discipline is a choice and I was amazed by Martin's determination to constantly test his boundaries and possibilities of self-control. Yet another self-discipline book about things that are obvious and you JUST need to start them doing. This book served me as a reminder, that self-discipline is a choice and I was amazed by Martin's determination to constantly test his boundaries and possibilities of self-control. ...more

Listened to it as an audiobook.Thought it was really concise and filled with tips you can apply to your life straight away. Doesn't go into much detail but I think that's the point.It's a good quick read (or listen)

Aug 13, 2017 Lauren rated it it was amazing

Really good intro to self discipline, interesting ntips and concepts based on a LOT of well-documented (and cited) research. Easy read, not overly dry. I'm excited to read his more in-depth work! Really good intro to self discipline, interesting ntips and concepts based on a LOT of well-documented (and cited) research. Easy read, not overly dry. I'm excited to read his more in-depth work! ...more

Pretty straightforward and well written. Not a fount of wisdom but good advice nonetheless.

Great short book

I really liked this book as a way of creating habits and stick to them. I will read more books by Martin meadows for sure!

Short little book, straight to the point. Similar to other books on the subject.

Dec 30, 2018 Rasha rated it did not like it

Too much Jesus wants this Jesus wants that.

Martin Meadows is the pen name of an author who has dedicated his life to personal growth. He constantly reinvents himself by making drastic changes in his life. Over the years, he has: regularly fasted for over 40 hours, taught himself two foreign languages, lost over 30 pounds in 12 weeks, ran several businesses in various industries, took ice-cold showers and baths, lived on a small tropical is Martin Meadows is the pen name of an author who has dedicated his life to personal growth. He constantly reinvents himself by making drastic changes in his life. Over the years, he has: regularly fasted for over 40 hours, taught himself two foreign languages, lost over 30 pounds in 12 weeks, ran several businesses in various industries, took ice-cold showers and baths, lived on a small tropical island in a foreign country for several months, and wrote 400-page long novel's worth of short stories in one month.

Yet, self-torture is not his passion. Martin likes to test his boundaries to discover how far his comfort zone goes. His findings (based both on his personal experience and scientific studies) help him improve his life. If you're interested in pushing your limits and learning how to become the best version of yourself, you'll love Martin's works.

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