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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.56 — 1,640 ratings — published 2023
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 269 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,071 ratings — published 2009
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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 252 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,398,262 ratings — published 2018
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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 197 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.30 — 330,063 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 839,362 ratings — published 1989
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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 163 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,472,802 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 132 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 392,740 ratings — published 1937
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 127 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,184,881 ratings — published 1936
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 115 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,715,211 ratings — published 1988
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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 110 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.13 — 574,235 ratings — published 2012
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 105 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 181,369 ratings — published 2006
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Unlock Your Deliverance: Keys to Freedom From Demonic Oppression Unlock Your Deliverance: Keys to Freedom From Demonic Oppression (Paperback)
by (shelved 104 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.28 — 10,084 ratings — published
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 91 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.87 — 519,660 ratings — published 1998
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 146,827 ratings — published 2016
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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 87 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 754,481 ratings — published 1997
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 84 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.37 — 926,267 ratings — published 1946
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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 80 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 295,500 ratings — published 2013
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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (Hardcover)
by (shelved 78 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 279,131 ratings — published 2009
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The Secret (The Secret, #1) The Secret (The Secret, #1)
by (shelved 76 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.74 — 545,306 ratings — published 2006
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 73 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.19 — 885,849 ratings — published 2008
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 71 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.96 — 122,807 ratings — published 2002
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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 69 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 197,147 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 68 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,285 ratings — published 1959
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Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,230 ratings — published 2001
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny (Paperback)
by (shelved 61 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.89 — 188,678 ratings — published 1996
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.08 — 240,874 ratings — published 1999
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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 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 103,873 ratings — published 2014
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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 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 469,895 ratings — published 1997
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The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.14 — 129,629 ratings — published 1952
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The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 52 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.21 — 68,015 ratings — published 2010
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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 52 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 76,753 ratings — published 1992
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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,616 ratings — published 1944
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The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life (ebook)
by (shelved 50 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.66 — 121,842 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 49 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.01 — 164,721 ratings — published 2017
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As a Man Thinketh As a Man Thinketh (Hardcover)
by (shelved 48 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.24 — 98,825 ratings — published 1902
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 48 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.10 — 90,890 ratings — published 1990
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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 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.19 — 544,372 ratings — published 1997
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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 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.24 — 105,183 ratings — published 2015
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.91 — 341,205 ratings — published 2007
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The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 46 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.90 — 87,490 ratings — published 2012
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Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 45 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.38 — 49,723 ratings — published 2022
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The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power (Hardcover)
by (shelved 45 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,424 ratings — published 2014
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The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results (Hardcover)
by (shelved 45 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,562 ratings — published 2012
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 44 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.96 — 239,788 ratings — published 2015
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The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.03 — 131,645 ratings — published 2020
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The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure (Hardcover)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.93 — 30,696 ratings — published 2011
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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 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.97 — 348,337 ratings — published 2012
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Steve Jobs Steve Jobs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,385,404 ratings — published 2011
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Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,755 ratings — published 1995
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The Last Lecture The Last Lecture (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 41 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.26 — 367,785 ratings — published 2008
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Lucky Go Happy by Paul Van Der MerweThe Road Less Traveled by M. Scott PeckThe Geography of Bliss by Eric    WeinerA Blessed Olive Tree by Zain HashmiWhy Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps by Allan Pease
Happiness Books
45 books — 28 voters
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyEVOLVE or Be Slaughtered by Derrick ChevalierWords That Change Minds by Shelle Rose CharvetCrucial Conversations by Kerry PattersonHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Top Management Books
244 books — 257 voters

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“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.”
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“Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes.”
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