About the Book Identify whats holding you back. Take care of your physical health for sustained mental performance. Understand what motivates you. Inspire others to reach their potential-- Book Synopsis Set yourself on the path to greatness. If you read nothing else on performing at your highest level, read these 10 articles. Weve combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you learn what successful people do differently, find inspiration in your work, and achieve your full potential. This book will inspire you to: Identify the patterns that are holding you back Turn weaknesses into strengths and strengths into success Form the right habits to reach your goals Focus on the work that matters most Avoid the pitfalls of being a star performer Set the stage for others to excel This collection of articles includes The Making of an Expert, by K. Anders Ericsson, Michael J. Prietula, and Edward T. Cokely; Managing Oneself, by Peter F. Drucker; Are You a High Potential?, by Douglas A. Ready, Jay A. Conger, and Linda A. Hill, Making Yourself Indispensable, by John H. Zenger, Joseph R. Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; How to Play to Your Strengths, by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen Spreitzer, Jane Dutton, Robert Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza; The Power of Small Wins, by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer; Nine Things Successful People Do Differently, by Heidi Grant; Make Time for the Work That Matters, by Julian Birkinshaw and Jordan Cohen; Dont Be Blinded by Your Own Expertise, by Sydney Finkelstein; Mindfulness in the Age of Complexity, by Ellen Langer and Alison Beard; Primal Leadership, by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee; and The Right Way to Form New Habits, by James Clear and Alison Beard. HBRs 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBRs 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an everchanging business environment. About the Author Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 12 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. You can find HBR at: hbr.org Twitter: @HarvardBiz LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review Facebook: @HBR Instagram: @harvard_business_review YouTube: youtube.com/user/harvardbusinessreview