Drew's Bookshelf

Want to build real mental toughness?

You're capable of far more than you think, and toughness is built by choosing discomfort on purpose.

Key ideas:

- Callous your mind with daily discomfort

- The 40% rule: you have more left when you feel done

- The Accountability Mirror: face your excuses honestly

- The Cookie Jar: pull strength from past wins

Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Covers: mental toughness, self-discipline, willpower, grit, resilience, endurance, motivation, the 40 percent rule, the accountability mirror, the cookie jar, overcoming adversity, getting out of your comfort zone, perseverance, mindset, and pushing past your limits.

Get the big ideas, skip the 300 pages.

Want to build habits that actually stick?

Small habits compound into big results when you fix your systems, not your goals.

Key ideas:

- The 1% rule: tiny improvements stack up over time

- Habit stacking: attach a new habit to one you already do

- Environment design beats willpower

- Identity-based habits: become the type of person who does it

Atomic Habits by James Clear Covers: habit formation, behavior change, the four laws of behavior change, habit stacking, the two-minute rule, identity-based habits, breaking bad habits, building good habits, daily routines, consistency, willpower, goal setting, self-improvement, productivity, motivation, discipline, and personal growth.

Get the big ideas, skip the 300 pages.