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stanieldaylewis's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
antisocial_auntie's review against another edition
5.0
Logical without the superiority complex of many "self help gurus". The audiobook was read well and the voice of the author seemed like someone I could tolerate in the room without rolling my eyes or wondering if I stabbed myself with a fork as an excuse to leave would I be considered rude.
carabee's review against another edition
5.0
It’s easy to get swept away by Big Dreams, and to brush off process as “the details.” Haden gives excellent advice for teaching yourself how to analyze your process, emphasizing that it’s consistent and concentrated efforts that achieve goals.
For those who already hard workers, the best advice may be the chapters (and sentences throughout) which emphasize that you can’t achieve dreams if you’re letting your process run you into financial, physical, or emotional ruin. While his enthusiasm can be very pedal to the metal in tone at times, each chapter contains reminders that a process which builds toward a goal as it tears down your well being is not a successful nor motivating process. As a productivity junkie, it’s tempting for me to look for the grind it out type of advice, but as I flip back through the book I’m trying to be conscious that, as Haden emphasizes, you can’t achieve anything if your process doesn’t take into account those pesky details like staying healthy and maintaining relationships.
For those who already hard workers, the best advice may be the chapters (and sentences throughout) which emphasize that you can’t achieve dreams if you’re letting your process run you into financial, physical, or emotional ruin. While his enthusiasm can be very pedal to the metal in tone at times, each chapter contains reminders that a process which builds toward a goal as it tears down your well being is not a successful nor motivating process. As a productivity junkie, it’s tempting for me to look for the grind it out type of advice, but as I flip back through the book I’m trying to be conscious that, as Haden emphasizes, you can’t achieve anything if your process doesn’t take into account those pesky details like staying healthy and maintaining relationships.
rebecanunez's review against another edition
4.0
"The Motivation Myth"* de Jeff Haden ofrece una perspectiva reveladora sobre el éxito y la motivación que desafía los conceptos convencionales. A través de experiencias personales y estudios de casos de individuos excepcionales, Haden desmantela el mito de que la motivación es el único impulsor del éxito, demostrando que existen estrategias más sólidas y duraderas para alcanzar nuestras metas.
Haden parte de la premisa de que la consistencia supera a la motivación momentánea. En lugar de depender de ráfagas de inspiración, argumenta que la clave radica en establecer hábitos sólidos y en mantener una disciplina constante. A través de ejemplos concretos, Haden ilustra cómo líderes y triunfadores en diversos campos han logrado resultados extraordinarios al enfocarse en la ejecución consistente y en la repetición de acciones efectivas.
Una de las ideas más impactantes que el autor presenta es el concepto de "pequeñas victorias". Haden argumenta que celebrar los logros, incluso los más pequeños, es esencial para mantener la motivación a largo plazo. Al reconocer y valorar los avances, creamos un impulso positivo que nos impulsa hacia adelante, creando un ciclo virtuoso de progreso y éxito continuo.
El libro también aborda la importancia de establecer metas claras y alcanzables. Haden ofrece estrategias prácticas para descomponer objetivos ambiciosos en pasos manejables, lo que facilita el seguimiento del progreso y proporciona un sentido de logro constante.
Una de las fortalezas de "The Motivation Myth" es la forma en que Haden entrelaza las narrativas con la evidencia basada en la investigación. A través de historias inspiradoras y anécdotas, el autor respalda sus argumentos con datos sólidos y ejemplos tangibles, lo que brinda una perspectiva equilibrada y auténtica sobre el camino hacia el éxito.
El estilo de escritura de Haden es claro, directo y accesible. Evita el lenguaje técnico y se comunica de manera efectiva con el lector. Esto hace que el libro sea fácil de seguir y permite a una amplia audiencia beneficiarse de sus enseñanzas.
En última instancia, "The Motivation Myth" ofrece un enfoque refrescante y pragmático hacia el éxito personal y profesional. A través de estrategias respaldadas por la experiencia y la investigación, Jeff Haden nos guía hacia un enfoque más realista y sostenible para lograr nuestras metas más ambiciosas.
En mi opinión, este libro es una lectura imprescindible para cualquier persona que busque maximizar su potencial y alcanzar el éxito duradero. Las lecciones aprendidas de "The Motivation Myth" tienen el poder de transformar la forma en que abordamos nuestros objetivos, y proporcionan una hoja de ruta clara para el crecimiento y el logro personal.
En resumen, "The Motivation Myth" de Jeff Haden es una obra convincente y esclarecedora que desafía las nociones tradicionales de motivación y éxito. A través de estrategias pragmáticas y experiencias reales, Haden nos brinda las herramientas necesarias para alcanzar nuestras metas con consistencia y determinación.
Haden parte de la premisa de que la consistencia supera a la motivación momentánea. En lugar de depender de ráfagas de inspiración, argumenta que la clave radica en establecer hábitos sólidos y en mantener una disciplina constante. A través de ejemplos concretos, Haden ilustra cómo líderes y triunfadores en diversos campos han logrado resultados extraordinarios al enfocarse en la ejecución consistente y en la repetición de acciones efectivas.
Una de las ideas más impactantes que el autor presenta es el concepto de "pequeñas victorias". Haden argumenta que celebrar los logros, incluso los más pequeños, es esencial para mantener la motivación a largo plazo. Al reconocer y valorar los avances, creamos un impulso positivo que nos impulsa hacia adelante, creando un ciclo virtuoso de progreso y éxito continuo.
El libro también aborda la importancia de establecer metas claras y alcanzables. Haden ofrece estrategias prácticas para descomponer objetivos ambiciosos en pasos manejables, lo que facilita el seguimiento del progreso y proporciona un sentido de logro constante.
Una de las fortalezas de "The Motivation Myth" es la forma en que Haden entrelaza las narrativas con la evidencia basada en la investigación. A través de historias inspiradoras y anécdotas, el autor respalda sus argumentos con datos sólidos y ejemplos tangibles, lo que brinda una perspectiva equilibrada y auténtica sobre el camino hacia el éxito.
El estilo de escritura de Haden es claro, directo y accesible. Evita el lenguaje técnico y se comunica de manera efectiva con el lector. Esto hace que el libro sea fácil de seguir y permite a una amplia audiencia beneficiarse de sus enseñanzas.
En última instancia, "The Motivation Myth" ofrece un enfoque refrescante y pragmático hacia el éxito personal y profesional. A través de estrategias respaldadas por la experiencia y la investigación, Jeff Haden nos guía hacia un enfoque más realista y sostenible para lograr nuestras metas más ambiciosas.
En mi opinión, este libro es una lectura imprescindible para cualquier persona que busque maximizar su potencial y alcanzar el éxito duradero. Las lecciones aprendidas de "The Motivation Myth" tienen el poder de transformar la forma en que abordamos nuestros objetivos, y proporcionan una hoja de ruta clara para el crecimiento y el logro personal.
En resumen, "The Motivation Myth" de Jeff Haden es una obra convincente y esclarecedora que desafía las nociones tradicionales de motivación y éxito. A través de estrategias pragmáticas y experiencias reales, Haden nos brinda las herramientas necesarias para alcanzar nuestras metas con consistencia y determinación.
bianca89279's review against another edition
4.0
I downloaded this because it was available on the overdrive and it wasn't too long.
Unsurprisingly, it's written by an American. Is it just my impression or are most self-help books written by Americans? The only non-American self-help books I remember coming across were the Marie Kondo ones. Is it because Americans think they know it best, therefore, must share? Is it because of the constant strive for self-improvement, the you-can-be-anything-you-want-to-be mantra, which creates the demand? Or is my view skewed due to being on Goodreads? The thing is, the three advicey books I read so far this year were written by Americans. Sorry, going on a tangent, but I've been wondering...
Anyway, I didn't hate it. I think a lot of it had to do with the narrator of the audiobook, Ray Porter, who was excellent. Ok, and the occasional cussing, although I think it's starting to lose its "coolness", nevertheless, I still like it.
The Motivation Myth had some useful tidbits, hopefully, I'll remember some and stick to at least one, otherwise, I wasted my time, yet again. There weren't a lot of new ideas, but they were presented in a pragmatic, straight-forward way. As it's the case with most books in the genre, there was some repetition, but according to Haden, and science, repetition leads to improvement.
Read it/listen to it if you feel like it, or don't.
Unsurprisingly, it's written by an American. Is it just my impression or are most self-help books written by Americans? The only non-American self-help books I remember coming across were the Marie Kondo ones. Is it because Americans think they know it best, therefore, must share? Is it because of the constant strive for self-improvement, the you-can-be-anything-you-want-to-be mantra, which creates the demand? Or is my view skewed due to being on Goodreads? The thing is, the three advicey books I read so far this year were written by Americans. Sorry, going on a tangent, but I've been wondering...
Anyway, I didn't hate it. I think a lot of it had to do with the narrator of the audiobook, Ray Porter, who was excellent. Ok, and the occasional cussing, although I think it's starting to lose its "coolness", nevertheless, I still like it.
The Motivation Myth had some useful tidbits, hopefully, I'll remember some and stick to at least one, otherwise, I wasted my time, yet again. There weren't a lot of new ideas, but they were presented in a pragmatic, straight-forward way. As it's the case with most books in the genre, there was some repetition, but according to Haden, and science, repetition leads to improvement.
Read it/listen to it if you feel like it, or don't.
mar444h's review against another edition
3.0
*audiobook* it had some useful information but nothing revolutionary
jillccox's review against another edition
3.0
I got a few helpful take-a-ways and was reminded of a things I needed to adjust my perspective on, but so much of this book was common sense or ableist. It was almost like the make message was “just do it.” It was nice to listen to as an audiobook to add some positivity to my days, but it wasn’t life changing.
eharrison's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 43%. I was off put at the first chapter where the notion of self help was mocked and other authors were shamed. While I don’t subscribe to a great deal of self help ideals and am not about to do a fire walk it left a bad taste in my mouth. Moving from shaming into terrible diet advice I just decided to cut my losses. Motivation is not a new topic and the advice of do it then be motivated is not as groundbreaking as this book presents it to be.