Episode · The Mel Robbins Podcast · 2026-04-23
Books mentioned on The Science of Achieving Goals: How to Change Your Life in 5 Simple Steps
Do you want to know how to set goals you can actually achieve? Do you want the two science‑backed requirements that determine whether goals succeed or fail?
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a bestselling guide on habit formation, personal development, and how small daily adjustments compound into massive long-term results.
Recommended“And I want to bring in one more expert, James Clear. So, James Clear wrote Atomic Habits. That's a number one New York Times best-selling blockbuster of a book.”
Where to get it
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GRIT The Power of PASSION and PERSEVERANCE
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is a prominent psychology book that explores how long-term goals are achieved through steady dedication rather than raw talent alone.
Recommended“Angela Duckworth, who's a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she's also the founder and CEO of Character Lab and the author of the number one New York Times best-selling book Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.”
Where to get it
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The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is a prominent psychology book that explores how long-term goals are achieved through steady dedication rather than raw talent alone.
Recommended“Angela Duckworth, who's a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she's also the founder and CEO of Character Lab and the author of the number one New York Times best-selling book Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.”
Where to get it
