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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,202,790 ratings — published 1936
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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 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 337,793 ratings — published 2018
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Master Mind: The Key to Mental Power Development and Efficiency Master Mind: The Key to Mental Power Development and Efficiency (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 82 ratings — published 1913
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The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme for Confidence, Success and Happiness The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme for Confidence, Success and Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 3.98 — 25,167 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 621,745 ratings — published 2011
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 88,095 ratings — published 2002
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The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 17,233 ratings — published 1988
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The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 165,502 ratings — published 2013
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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money—That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money—That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 768,826 ratings — published 1997
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The One Minute Manager The One Minute Manager (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 150,474 ratings — published 1981
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Can You See Me? Can You See Me? (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.25 — 5,349 ratings — published 2019
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 19,672 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Memory The Art of Memory (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,634 ratings — published 1966
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The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.85 — 429 ratings — published 2019
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Mathematics for Human Flourishing Mathematics for Human Flourishing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,454 ratings — published 2020
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.34 — 329,908 ratings — published 2000
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The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 910 ratings — published
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 201,131 ratings — published 2016
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 128,367 ratings — published 2009
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,529 ratings — published 2020
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The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 86,916 ratings — published 1984
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The Great Mental Models Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry and Biology The Great Mental Models Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 2,296 ratings — published 2019
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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts (Audiobook)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 11,157 ratings — published 2018
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Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 15,752 ratings — published 2020
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 345,999 ratings — published 2019
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The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 22,953 ratings — published 2019
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The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.25 — 10,748 ratings — published 2017
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 148,968 ratings — published 2016
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The Lifetime Learner's Guide to Reading and Learning The Lifetime Learner's Guide to Reading and Learning (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.85 — 240 ratings — published
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Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 22,664 ratings — published 2020
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 156,316 ratings — published 2007
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Making a Good Brain Great: The Amen Clinic Program for Achieving and Sustaining Optimal Mental Performance Making a Good Brain Great: The Amen Clinic Program for Achieving and Sustaining Optimal Mental Performance (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,001 ratings — published 2005
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Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.81 — 25,767 ratings — published 2018
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.34 — 16,310 ratings — published 2019
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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.99 — 78,520 ratings — published 1995
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Projections: A Story of Human Emotions Projections: A Story of Human Emotions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 1,682 ratings — published 2021
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Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 17,877 ratings — published 2008
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 107,223 ratings — published 2015
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It's All in Your Head It's All in Your Head (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,660 ratings — published
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Tribe Of Mentors: Transformative Wisdom From Icons and Innovators to Help You Navigate Life's Challenges Tribe Of Mentors: Transformative Wisdom From Icons and Innovators to Help You Navigate Life's Challenges (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 18,217 ratings — published 2017
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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.32 — 10,182 ratings — published
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 248,174 ratings — published 1999
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The Fifth Agreement The Fifth Agreement (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 19,129 ratings — published 2009
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 115,948 ratings — published 1994
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 105,764 ratings — published 2014
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High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 13,699 ratings — published 2017
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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.22 — 99,037 ratings — published 1994
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.04 — 21,431 ratings — published 2007
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Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 77,261 ratings — published 1992
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Jonathan Haidt
“The key factor is the commitment required to make relationships work. When people are raised in a community that they cannot easily escape, they do what our ancestors have done for millions of years: They learn how to manage relationships, and how to manage themselves and their emotions in order to keep those precious relationships going. There are certainly many online communities that have found ways to create strong interpersonal commitments and a feeling of belonging. but in general, when children are raised in multiple mutating networks where they don't need to use their real names and they can quit with the click of a button, they are less likely to learn such skills.”
― Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Maria Montessori
“The knowledge of the little child's mental development has to become widely diffused, for only then will education be able to speak with a new voice, and say to the world with authority: "The laws of life are such and such. They can not be ignored. You must act in conformity with them, for they proclaim the rights of man which are universal and common to all.”
― Montessori, Maria

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