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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 51,356 ratings — published 2012
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Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 10,125 ratings — published 1991
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
by (shelved 26 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.20 — 19,563 ratings — published 2016
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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,649 ratings — published 2023
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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 18 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.06 — 52,189 ratings — published 2012
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The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else (Audio CD)
by (shelved 17 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.03 — 27,607 ratings — published 2009
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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.04 — 21,354 ratings — published 2007
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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 13 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,423,237 ratings — published 2018
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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 13 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 199,020 ratings — published 2016
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.10 — 91,490 ratings — published 1990
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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 12 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.13 — 577,254 ratings — published 2012
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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)
by (shelved 12 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 844,056 ratings — published 1989
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.96 — 124,009 ratings — published 2002
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.07 — 244,875 ratings — published 1999
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 890,830 ratings — published 2008
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Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.93 — 21,030 ratings — published 2008
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,551 ratings — published 2009
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 182,640 ratings — published 2006
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The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.18 — 32,048 ratings — published 1974
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 616,992 ratings — published 2011
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,887 ratings — published 2014
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,897 ratings — published 2016
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.05 — 136,870 ratings — published 2011
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Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 23,860 ratings — published 2014
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 382,504 ratings — published 180
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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 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.33 — 227,464 ratings — published 2016
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The Creative Act: A Way of Being The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.94 — 99,787 ratings — published 2023
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Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.24 — 25,372 ratings — published 2022
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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.14 — 419,753 ratings — published 2014
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.37 — 939,058 ratings — published 1946
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The Practicing Mind: Bringing Discipline and Focus into Your Life The Practicing Mind: Bringing Discipline and Focus into Your Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.96 — 8,866 ratings — published 2006
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The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.46 — 8,158 ratings — published
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.96 — 124,658 ratings — published 2002
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The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,960 ratings — published 2021
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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.30 — 334,360 ratings — published 2018
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Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.95 — 16,138 ratings — published 2019
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.12 — 83,908 ratings — published 2019
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The Laws of Human Nature The Laws of Human Nature (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.33 — 32,225 ratings — published 2018
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The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.03 — 8,737 ratings — published 2012
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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)
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avg rating 3.97 — 352,347 ratings — published 2012
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 474,771 ratings — published 1997
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
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avg rating 4.19 — 22,490 ratings — published 2014
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.88 — 95,540 ratings — published 2011
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Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto) Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.08 — 73,705 ratings — published 2001
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The Art of Work The Art of Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.89 — 4,208 ratings — published 2015
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.90 — 343,260 ratings — published 2007
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A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.93 — 65,199 ratings — published 1645
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Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.06 — 9,754 ratings — published 2010
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Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.24 — 38,082 ratings — published 2007
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Principles: Life and Work Principles: Life and Work (Audio CD)
by (shelved 3 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 71,646 ratings — published 2017
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