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This is a list of books that have all shaped the journey to personal and professional greatness for me and all of my coaching clients.
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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4.01 avg rating — 848,137 ratings
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Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad
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Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
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David Goggins (Goodreads Author)
4.40 avg rating — 43,891 ratings
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Psalms for a Saturated Soul : An Ancient Guide to Emotional Health
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4.66 avg rating — 38 ratings
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Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
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The Infinite Game
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Simon Sinek (Goodreads Author)
4.16 avg rating — 27,950 ratings
score: 96,
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Stillness is the Key
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Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author)
4.22 avg rating — 39,505 ratings
score: 95,
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The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers
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Alex Banayan (Goodreads Author)
4.15 avg rating — 8,044 ratings
score: 94,
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Growing Influence
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4.20 avg rating — 288 ratings
score: 93,
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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Mark Manson (Goodreads Author)
3.87 avg rating — 1,361,192 ratings
score: 91,
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The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea
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4.33 avg rating — 29,271 ratings
score: 90,
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
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James Clear (Goodreads Author)
4.33 avg rating — 1,227,889 ratings
score: 89,
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The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
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Daniel Coyle (Goodreads Author)
4.25 avg rating — 34,460 ratings
score: 88,
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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Angela Duckworth (Goodreads Author)
4.08 avg rating — 139,194 ratings
score: 87,
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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3.91 avg rating — 261,535 ratings
score: 86,
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
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4.09 avg rating — 172,027 ratings
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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4.16 avg rating — 808,945 ratings
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High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way
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Brendon Burchard (Goodreads Author)
4.13 avg rating — 13,105 ratings
score: 83,
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Ego Is the Enemy
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Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author)
4.13 avg rating — 85,943 ratings
score: 82,
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
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Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author)
4.15 avg rating — 97,185 ratings
score: 81,
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The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else
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Daniel Coyle (Goodreads Author)
4.03 avg rating — 26,699 ratings
score: 80,
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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World
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William H. McRaven (Author/Narrator)
4.01 avg rating — 153,309 ratings
score: 79,
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What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done
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4.17 avg rating — 2,575 ratings
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
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4.25 avg rating — 97,476 ratings
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The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues (J-B Lencioni Series)
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Patrick Lencioni (Goodreads Author)
4.07 avg rating — 15,220 ratings
score: 76,
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The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market Itself
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John Jantsch (Goodreads Author)
3.86 avg rating — 1,782 ratings
score: 75,
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Getting Naked: A Business Fable about Shedding the Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty
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Patrick Lencioni (Goodreads Author)
4.20 avg rating — 6,187 ratings
score: 74,
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
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Patrick Lencioni (Goodreads Author)
4.11 avg rating — 134,272 ratings
score: 73,
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets
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Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity
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Tim Challies (Goodreads Author)
4.12 avg rating — 4,098 ratings
score: 70,
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
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4.16 avg rating — 56,462 ratings
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The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
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4.52 avg rating — 27,635 ratings
score: 68,
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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
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David Goggins (Goodreads Author)
4.30 avg rating — 301,991 ratings
score: 67,
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list created October 26th, 2023
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