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Jeff Haden Books

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Jeff Haden is a contributing editor for Inc. magazine, a keynote speaker, and a ghostwriter of dozens of nonfiction books.

Known for: The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

Books by Jeff Haden

The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

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In The Motivation Myth, Jeff Haden challenges the common belief that motivation is the spark that leads to success. Instead, he argues that motivation is the result of consistent action and progress. Drawing from research, interviews, and personal experience, Haden shows how small, achievable steps and a focus on process can create lasting motivation and lead to extraordinary results.

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The Myth of Motivation

We all want to feel motivated before we act. We imagine that somewhere out there, other people simply wake up bursting with drive and enthusiasm, ready to conquer the day. But I can tell you, after having interviewed hundreds of high-level performers, that’s not how it works. Most of them don’t wake...

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The Power of Process

If success seems mysterious, that’s only because most people focus on outcomes, not processes. They look at a bestselling author and think, "I could never do that." But they don’t see the years of deliberate writing schedules, failed drafts, and long nights that made it possible. High achievers simp...

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About Jeff Haden

Jeff Haden is a contributing editor for Inc. magazine, a keynote speaker, and a ghostwriter of dozens of nonfiction books. He writes extensively about leadership, productivity, and personal development, focusing on practical strategies for achieving success.

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