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Meditations Meditations (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.28 — 329,705 ratings — published 180
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.37 — 847,543 ratings — published 1946
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,478,731 ratings — published 1988
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.18 — 119,276 ratings — published 2021
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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 11 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.87 — 1,360,196 ratings — published 2016
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The Courage to Be Disliked: A single book can change your life The Courage to Be Disliked: A single book can change your life (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.93 — 126,829 ratings — published 2013
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The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.25 — 35,395 ratings — published 125
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.15 — 436,849 ratings — published 1997
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A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 26,863 ratings — published 2008
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.78 — 242,923 ratings — published 1974
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.91 — 261,391 ratings — published 2018
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Letters from a Stoic Letters from a Stoic (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 53,998 ratings — published 64
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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 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,226,412 ratings — published 2018
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Principles: Life and Work Principles: Life and Work (Audio CD)
by (shelved 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.10 — 65,653 ratings — published 2017
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The Last Lecture The Last Lecture (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.26 — 360,909 ratings — published 2008
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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.08 — 857,410 ratings — published 1922
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Greenlights Greenlights (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.20 — 437,235 ratings — published 2020
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.51 — 163,703 ratings — published 2013
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.39 — 67,255 ratings — published 2020
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On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas) On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.16 — 43,960 ratings — published 49
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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 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 499,628 ratings — published 1997
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The Prophet The Prophet (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.23 — 323,942 ratings — published 1923
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The Midnight Library The Midnight Library (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.98 — 2,345,563 ratings — published 2020
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.27 — 62,755 ratings — published 1996
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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 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.13 — 553,724 ratings — published 2012
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.13 — 85,881 ratings — published 2016
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Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.10 — 56,591 ratings — published 2012
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When Breath Becomes Air When Breath Becomes Air (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.41 — 779,985 ratings — published 2016
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Discourses and Selected Writings Discourses and Selected Writings (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.41 — 11,263 ratings — published 108
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.17 — 123,833 ratings — published 1998
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.25 — 217,427 ratings — published 2010
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.16 — 216,445 ratings — published
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Tao Te Ching Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.29 — 179,206 ratings — published -350
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Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.91 — 50,326 ratings — published 2014
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 852,961 ratings — published 2008
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Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.69 — 404,324 ratings — published 1957
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The Stranger The Stranger (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.03 — 1,344,392 ratings — published 1942
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The Little Prince The Little Prince (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.33 — 2,409,368 ratings — published 1943
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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life / The Little Book of Hygge / Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life / The Little Book of Hygge / Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.85 — 53,807 ratings — published 2018
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.37 — 219,494 ratings — published 2017
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Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (Audiobook)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.02 — 26,154 ratings — published 2017
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.56 — 223,462 ratings — published 2019
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Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.00 — 332,188 ratings — published 2019
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.34 — 1,222,938 ratings — published 2011
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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 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.05 — 93,161 ratings — published 2019
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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 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.16 — 183,893 ratings — published 2016
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The Cafe on the Edge of the World: A Story About the Meaning of Life The Cafe on the Edge of the World: A Story About the Meaning of Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.53 — 64,422 ratings — published 2003
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The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.08 — 101,744 ratings — published 1978
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The Conquest of Happiness The Conquest of Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.02 — 15,835 ratings — published 1930
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Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.25 — 27,915 ratings — published 1960
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Roy T. Bennett
“You were born to stand out, stop trying to fit in.”
Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

Roy T. Bennett
“The outer world is a reflection of the inner world. Other people’s perception of you is a reflection of them; your response to them is an awareness of you.”
Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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