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Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 138,685 ratings — published 2012
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 387,757 ratings — published 2010
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 1,119,507 ratings — published 1936
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as advice)
avg rating 3.87 — 1,351,793 ratings — published 2016
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The Last Lecture The Last Lecture (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 38 times as advice)
avg rating 4.26 — 360,376 ratings — published 2008
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 806,315 ratings — published 1989
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 36 times as advice)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,214,326 ratings — published 2018
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as advice)
avg rating 3.96 — 327,296 ratings — published 2012
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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (Hardcover)
by (shelved 29 times as advice)
avg rating 4.13 — 552,165 ratings — published 2012
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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as advice)
avg rating 4.29 — 237,756 ratings — published 2012
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 27 times as advice)
avg rating 4.16 — 182,826 ratings — published 2016
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The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 27 times as advice)
avg rating 4.10 — 87,269 ratings — published 2012
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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 27 times as advice)
avg rating 3.95 — 267,611 ratings — published 2013
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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 27 times as advice)
avg rating 4.28 — 471,097 ratings — published 1990
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The Happiness Project The Happiness Project (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as advice)
avg rating 3.65 — 179,756 ratings — published 2009
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 467,949 ratings — published 2012
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 312,040 ratings — published 2000
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How to Keep House While Drowning How to Keep House While Drowning (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 23 times as advice)
avg rating 4.21 — 74,137 ratings — published 2022
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as advice)
avg rating 3.91 — 260,159 ratings — published 2018
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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World (Audible Audio)
by (shelved 21 times as advice)
avg rating 4.01 — 152,602 ratings — published 2017
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as advice)
avg rating 4.25 — 216,588 ratings — published 2010
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as advice)
avg rating 4.37 — 390,610 ratings — published 2019
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How to Be a Person in the World: Ask Polly's Guide Through the Paradoxes of Modern Life How to Be a Person in the World: Ask Polly's Guide Through the Paradoxes of Modern Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as advice)
avg rating 3.84 — 4,451 ratings — published 2016
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as advice)
avg rating 4.10 — 700,441 ratings — published 1997
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as advice)
avg rating 4.19 — 496,300 ratings — published 1997
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as advice)
avg rating 4.17 — 570,122 ratings — published 2011
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The Shining (The Shining, #1) The Shining (The Shining, #1)
by (shelved 18 times as advice)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,661,182 ratings — published 1977
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as advice)
avg rating 4.37 — 842,250 ratings — published 1946
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as advice)
avg rating 4.24 — 109,050 ratings — published 1994
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as advice)
avg rating 4.18 — 117,720 ratings — published 2021
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Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps
by (shelved 17 times as advice)
avg rating 3.70 — 14,294 ratings — published 2013
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as advice)
avg rating 4.01 — 165,924 ratings — published 2001
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 850,572 ratings — published 2008
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So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 16 times as advice)
avg rating 4.07 — 49,250 ratings — published 2012
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as advice)
avg rating 4.01 — 846,683 ratings — published 2000
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Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 4.05 — 92,695 ratings — published 2019
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Girl Wash your Face Girl Wash your Face (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 3.57 — 270,714 ratings — published 2018
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Everything I Know About Love Everything I Know About Love (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 471,840 ratings — published 2018
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You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 3.95 — 282,652 ratings — published 2013
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Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 3.88 — 43,720 ratings — published 2012
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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships (ebook)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 3.67 — 43,512 ratings — published 1998
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He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 3.66 — 66,815 ratings — published 2004
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The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as advice)
avg rating 3.77 — 112,527 ratings — published 2016
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as advice)
avg rating 3.96 — 230,100 ratings — published 2015
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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as advice)
avg rating 4.20 — 1,165,330 ratings — published 1997
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Untamed Untamed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as advice)
avg rating 3.98 — 502,774 ratings — published 2020
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as advice)
avg rating 4.35 — 201,214 ratings — published 2016
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 138,628 ratings — published 2016
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as advice)
avg rating 3.98 — 115,019 ratings — published 2002
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Amy Sedaris
“Don't leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend.”
Amy Sedaris, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence

Steve Jobs
“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you're not passionate enough from the start, you'll never stick it out.”
Steve Jobs

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