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This list is dedicated to books that offer actionable takeaways, guiding you to make positive changes, whether in your career, relationships, or personal development. From leadership and self-help to productivity and wellness, these books provide valuable advice and strategies that can be put into practice. Dive into this collection of transformative reads and start turning knowledge into action!
Try to list books that don't have a lot of "fluff" unless that fluff is paramount to the actionable takeaway.
Try to list books that don't have a lot of "fluff" unless that fluff is paramount to the actionable takeaway.
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The Focus Equation: 21 Secrets To Boost Your Focus In A Distracted World
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Thinker Mindset (Goodreads Author)
4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings
score: 400,
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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 — 1,227,389 ratings
score: 192,
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The 3 Alarms: A Simple System to Transform Your Health, Wealth, and Relationships Forever
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3.98 avg rating — 687 ratings
score: 100,
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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success
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3.71 avg rating — 16,972 ratings
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Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day
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Jake Knapp (Goodreads Author)
4.07 avg rating — 24,853 ratings
score: 99,
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Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction
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Chris Bailey (Goodreads Author)
3.88 avg rating — 10,639 ratings
score: 99,
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Hell Yeah or No: What's Worth Doing
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Derek Sivers (Goodreads Author)
4.18 avg rating — 4,423 ratings
score: 98,
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Anything You Want
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Derek Sivers (Goodreads Author)
4.11 avg rating — 23,995 ratings
score: 97,
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Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
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Matthew Dicks (Goodreads Author)
4.27 avg rating — 7,900 ratings
score: 96,
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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
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3.86 avg rating — 46,502 ratings
score: 95,
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Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
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Austin Kleon (Goodreads Author)
4.09 avg rating — 59,669 ratings
score: 94,
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
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Austin Kleon (Goodreads Author)
3.96 avg rating — 329,378 ratings
score: 93,
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The 4-Hour Workweek
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Timothy Ferriss (Goodreads Author)
3.91 avg rating — 328,015 ratings
score: 91,
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
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4.01 avg rating — 166,292 ratings
score: 90,
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
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4.16 avg rating — 808,847 ratings
score: 89,
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list created October 29th, 2023
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