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The Discipline of Masters: Destroy Big Obstacles, Master Your Time, Capture Creative Ideas and Become the Leader You Were Born to Be
Master the step-by-step formula for tackling procrastination, perfection, fear, and addiction. Learn to break down your obstacles so they have less power over you.
Waste your time, waste your life. Learn the basics of managing your time so you get more out of your life. By putting into practice time management tools such as the Pomodoro technique and the 80/20 principle, you will be better equipped to manage your actions.
As a mentor, you can help people get where they never imagined possible. Imagine working with someone and helping them to grow, explore, and, ultimately, succeed in an area of life they once dreamed of. If you want to make an impact on the world, it begins with leading people.
Don’t lose the good stuff because you forgot to write it down. Learn to capture your ideas and apply creativity to make positive changes. By keeping your ideas and turning them into a plan of action, you can develop new products or build the dream business you have always wanted. Imagine where your ideas could take you, and that is where you will end up.
You will also learn to…
Waste your time, waste your life. Learn the basics of managing your time so you get more out of your life. By putting into practice time management tools such as the Pomodoro technique and the 80/20 principle, you will be better equipped to manage your actions.
As a mentor, you can help people get where they never imagined possible. Imagine working with someone and helping them to grow, explore, and, ultimately, succeed in an area of life they once dreamed of. If you want to make an impact on the world, it begins with leading people.
Don’t lose the good stuff because you forgot to write it down. Learn to capture your ideas and apply creativity to make positive changes. By keeping your ideas and turning them into a plan of action, you can develop new products or build the dream business you have always wanted. Imagine where your ideas could take you, and that is where you will end up.
You will also learn to…
- GenresSelf HelpPsychology
174 pages, Paperback
Published September 8, 2018
324 people are currently reading
122 people want to read
About the author
Scott Allan
34 books56 followersScott Allan is the creator of Do the Hard Things First, the international bestselling book on discipline and action, published in 16 languages and read in over 30 countries.
Through his books, courses, and the H.A.R.D. Framework™, Scott has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, solo creators, and driven professionals stop overthinking, cut through scattered effort, and build the kind of daily action that turns momentum into real results.
A former corporate business trainer in Japan with over 10,000 hours invested in mindset mastery and performance coaching, Scott brings a direct, no-nonsense approach to personal development.
He doesn’t teach motivation—he teaches systems. His work is built on one core belief: the hard thing you’re avoiding is almost always the most important thing you could be doing. And the gap between where you are and where you want to be is closed by facing that thing first, every single day.
Scott’s Do the Hard Things First platform includes the 24-Hour Discipline Reset, the 7-Day Priority Reset, the 30-Day Hard Things Challenge, and a growing community of people committed to doing what matters most.
His weekly newsletter, Hard Things First, reaches readers in dozens of countries with practical strategies for building discipline without relying on willpower.
Whether you’re a founder avoiding a difficult conversation, a creator stuck in planning mode, or a professional who knows exactly what to do but can’t seem to start—Scott’s work gives you the framework to stop spinning and start moving. Today.
Through his books, courses, and the H.A.R.D. Framework™, Scott has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, solo creators, and driven professionals stop overthinking, cut through scattered effort, and build the kind of daily action that turns momentum into real results.
A former corporate business trainer in Japan with over 10,000 hours invested in mindset mastery and performance coaching, Scott brings a direct, no-nonsense approach to personal development.
He doesn’t teach motivation—he teaches systems. His work is built on one core belief: the hard thing you’re avoiding is almost always the most important thing you could be doing. And the gap between where you are and where you want to be is closed by facing that thing first, every single day.
Scott’s Do the Hard Things First platform includes the 24-Hour Discipline Reset, the 7-Day Priority Reset, the 30-Day Hard Things Challenge, and a growing community of people committed to doing what matters most.
His weekly newsletter, Hard Things First, reaches readers in dozens of countries with practical strategies for building discipline without relying on willpower.
Whether you’re a founder avoiding a difficult conversation, a creator stuck in planning mode, or a professional who knows exactly what to do but can’t seem to start—Scott’s work gives you the framework to stop spinning and start moving. Today.
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October 26, 2018
A very practical book.
Edit: Alright, I became a bit embarrassed about my lazy review when the author saw it. In my defense, I have been working a stupid amount of overtime due to Hurricane Michael - 10-12 hour days EVERY day. This is my first day off since October 3 and I only got the day off because I hurt my wrist.
So let me expound a bit. I like self help books, but most of the time they toss out basic common sense principles that everyone knows and few actually put into effect. When I picked this book up off Kindle Unlimited it was with a handful of others that also dealt with things like procastinating, time management, etc. All the other ones were tossed out by the second chapter, a few of them as soon as I saw the table of contents. They were simply too general and ineffective.
THIS one I actually enjoyed reading. It was practical (my favorite word for this review) and laid out simply and effectively. I did skip some sections entirely, for example the leadership section. I am not a leader and do not pretend to be one. Nor am I the slightest bit ashamed of it. I am what I am. Not everyone can - or should be - a leader. Probably would have done me good to read it anyway but I was tired.
The best section for me was on time management. There were very practical activities that really helped me not only figure out priorities, but get started on some projects that I have been wanting to start for several months, but was always too busy to tackle such big tasks. Breaking them down and STARTING was what was needed, and this book helped me do just that.
Sorry for my lazy review, authors. :)
Edit: Alright, I became a bit embarrassed about my lazy review when the author saw it. In my defense, I have been working a stupid amount of overtime due to Hurricane Michael - 10-12 hour days EVERY day. This is my first day off since October 3 and I only got the day off because I hurt my wrist.
So let me expound a bit. I like self help books, but most of the time they toss out basic common sense principles that everyone knows and few actually put into effect. When I picked this book up off Kindle Unlimited it was with a handful of others that also dealt with things like procastinating, time management, etc. All the other ones were tossed out by the second chapter, a few of them as soon as I saw the table of contents. They were simply too general and ineffective.
THIS one I actually enjoyed reading. It was practical (my favorite word for this review) and laid out simply and effectively. I did skip some sections entirely, for example the leadership section. I am not a leader and do not pretend to be one. Nor am I the slightest bit ashamed of it. I am what I am. Not everyone can - or should be - a leader. Probably would have done me good to read it anyway but I was tired.
The best section for me was on time management. There were very practical activities that really helped me not only figure out priorities, but get started on some projects that I have been wanting to start for several months, but was always too busy to tackle such big tasks. Breaking them down and STARTING was what was needed, and this book helped me do just that.
Sorry for my lazy review, authors. :)
September 23, 2018
This book teaches you how to become the best version of yourself
A few years ago I thought nothing of myself. I was spinning in a vortex of self-hate and destructive behaviors. My salvation came through reading self-help books. I soon discovered what it seemed to me the greatest secret imaginable: I was my greatest enemy. No one and no circumstances succeeded in hurting me more than I was hurting myself. Once I understood this I felt I was being reborn. Scott Allan is one of the authors who provide such transformation. He was to me, and can be for others, the hand extended to a dying man. This book speaks about the anguish we experience while performing our worst role - the self-denying role - and how we can overcome being our own greatest enemy through learning about the things holding us back: fear, procrastination etc. Your first step in becoming a better version of yourself is reading this book. The second is implementing what you’ve read. Highly recommend.
A few years ago I thought nothing of myself. I was spinning in a vortex of self-hate and destructive behaviors. My salvation came through reading self-help books. I soon discovered what it seemed to me the greatest secret imaginable: I was my greatest enemy. No one and no circumstances succeeded in hurting me more than I was hurting myself. Once I understood this I felt I was being reborn. Scott Allan is one of the authors who provide such transformation. He was to me, and can be for others, the hand extended to a dying man. This book speaks about the anguish we experience while performing our worst role - the self-denying role - and how we can overcome being our own greatest enemy through learning about the things holding us back: fear, procrastination etc. Your first step in becoming a better version of yourself is reading this book. The second is implementing what you’ve read. Highly recommend.
March 11, 2021
Good 👍
October 20, 2018
Scott has written a number of self-help books that speak with honesty and compassion to many of the challenges we face on the journey of life. The discipline of masters was an interesting read that got me thinking about my own approach to achieving goals and helping others to do the same. A valuable and insightful resource that engages you in a self-reflective process of discovery and enlightenment.
March 27, 2020
I’VE BEEN COACHED AGAIN…
I believe that I have read several books of Mr. Allan. As a Life Coach, I always find myself in a coaching session with him too. It is like mentoring a mentor. His books are treasures providing knowledge; tips and wisdom for self-improvement and helping you live your life to your fullest potential. I love that he brings out the positives out of the negatives that challenge every human being and provide new mindset and perspective for a better life. Buy and read his books and change your life!
I believe that I have read several books of Mr. Allan. As a Life Coach, I always find myself in a coaching session with him too. It is like mentoring a mentor. His books are treasures providing knowledge; tips and wisdom for self-improvement and helping you live your life to your fullest potential. I love that he brings out the positives out of the negatives that challenge every human being and provide new mindset and perspective for a better life. Buy and read his books and change your life!
January 20, 2019
The Discipline of Masters is not the first Scott Allan self-help book I've read nor will it be the last--we all need to continue to learn how to overcome our fears and every book focuses on the subject differently and has it's own style of teaching. I enjoy Scott Allan's writing.
Scott Allan has once again targeted the obstacles and pinpointed the steps necessary to help move other readers through his steps to becoming Masters of ourselves. I find it very helpful to refer back to his words as I find myself slipping into old beliefs, mindsets, or unconscious habits to get re-energized in sticking with my long-term goals.
The section that particularly resonated with me was in Section I, The Four Levels of Self-Defeat. The first topic of that section, Obstacles of Defeat: Two Sides of the Fear-Based Mind, Allan's analogy to our being in a Catch-22 scenario hit home.
When I fear failure, I am equally fearing success! My personal fear of rejection immobilizes me but that fights with my constant desire for personal growth and freedom from fear. "If I grow, the fear of handling the new demands of that success and putting myself "out there" for judgment or rejection, cases me to freeze." It is truly a Catch-22 scenario.
I always appreciate the clarity the author provides because he cuts to the chase to help the reader understand parts of themselves. We cannot change what we are unaware of and Scott Allan has once again helped me to "see myself" and take my next step.
Scott Allan has once again targeted the obstacles and pinpointed the steps necessary to help move other readers through his steps to becoming Masters of ourselves. I find it very helpful to refer back to his words as I find myself slipping into old beliefs, mindsets, or unconscious habits to get re-energized in sticking with my long-term goals.
The section that particularly resonated with me was in Section I, The Four Levels of Self-Defeat. The first topic of that section, Obstacles of Defeat: Two Sides of the Fear-Based Mind, Allan's analogy to our being in a Catch-22 scenario hit home.
When I fear failure, I am equally fearing success! My personal fear of rejection immobilizes me but that fights with my constant desire for personal growth and freedom from fear. "If I grow, the fear of handling the new demands of that success and putting myself "out there" for judgment or rejection, cases me to freeze." It is truly a Catch-22 scenario.
I always appreciate the clarity the author provides because he cuts to the chase to help the reader understand parts of themselves. We cannot change what we are unaware of and Scott Allan has once again helped me to "see myself" and take my next step.
October 24, 2024
Good info, good writing. I can’t argue with anything in the book - all of it is helpful and is probably relevant to most people. That being said, it is also a little shallow. I get the impression it’s a collection of cliches, a binder of blog posts that, while informative, don’t exactly bring you new ideas or concepts. I actually got the feeling it could have been written with AI. I did benefit from reading it, though - maybe no big new concepts, but still good wisdom and practical stuff.
February 8, 2019
Not what I expected
The first chapters covered the topics I was interested in and the reason I bought the book. They do not fully cover the topics to the depth I would prefer. The remaining chapters provide insights into mentoring, organizing your life and time mastery. I quickly scanned these but they appear to be presented at a high level. Good but not great.
The first chapters covered the topics I was interested in and the reason I bought the book. They do not fully cover the topics to the depth I would prefer. The remaining chapters provide insights into mentoring, organizing your life and time mastery. I quickly scanned these but they appear to be presented at a high level. Good but not great.
January 1, 2020
This book was a truly great read. The writing is easy to digest, the ideas are clearly laid out, and the pacing/connections from chapter to chapter are just about perfect. I’m going to have to get the other books this guy has written and give them a read too.
April 16, 2023
I have loved every other one of his books so far. This went off the rails with the huge sections on “mentors”.
Not sure how they relates to mastering discipline.
That felt like filler content, and I don’t normally associate him with that.
Not sure how they relates to mastering discipline.
That felt like filler content, and I don’t normally associate him with that.
February 27, 2019
Great book
Easy to read with lots of tips and suggestions. Worth taking the time to work through the exercises. Several suggestions for additional reading.
Easy to read with lots of tips and suggestions. Worth taking the time to work through the exercises. Several suggestions for additional reading.
May 30, 2019
Motivational
It was a bit short. Like a rushed product but still too the point enough i don't have read fillers. Good book.exceptional
It was a bit short. Like a rushed product but still too the point enough i don't have read fillers. Good book.exceptional
June 6, 2019
Great focus tools
August 25, 2019
I finished this book a while ago. I enjoyed it. I'll read other works by him.
February 27, 2021
unneccesary addition of the master your life series
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