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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 3202 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,444,024 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 — 848,822 ratings — published 1989
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 1,203,455 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 1915 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,501,002 ratings — published 2016
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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)
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avg rating 4.13 — 580,513 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1197 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 622,135 ratings — published 2011
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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 1167 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 201,254 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 1141 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 397,882 ratings — published 1937
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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 1041 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 556,108 ratings — published 1997
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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)
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avg rating 4.29 — 250,909 ratings — published 2012
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 183,835 ratings — published 2006
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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 — 478,808 ratings — published
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.05 — 137,835 ratings — published 2011
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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 938 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 298,270 ratings — published 2013
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 934 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 345,986 ratings — published 2007
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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)
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avg rating 4.07 — 487,845 ratings — published 2012
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 232,126 ratings — published 2010
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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 — 149,056 ratings — published 2016
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 171,016 ratings — published 2001
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 807 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 895,035 ratings — published 2008
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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 804 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 769,375 ratings — published 1997
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 793 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.36 — 950,576 ratings — published 1946
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 793 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 279,324 ratings — published 2018
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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 777 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 285,483 ratings — published 2009
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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 695 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 231,519 ratings — published 2016
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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 687 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 338,073 ratings — published 2018
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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 680 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 68,887 ratings — published 2010
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 663 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 248,422 ratings — published 1999
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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 647 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.89 — 88,240 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)
by (shelved 646 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 401,293 ratings — published 2010
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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 636 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 165,818 ratings — published 2013
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 612 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.96 — 242,962 ratings — published 2015
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 604 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 186,460 ratings — published 1984
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 593 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 143,761 ratings — published 2021
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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 581 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 76,477 ratings — published 2012
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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 581 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 105,837 ratings — published 2014
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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 580 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 85,216 ratings — published 2001
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 568 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,918 ratings — published 1959
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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (Hardcover)
by (shelved 563 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 159,099 ratings — published 2021
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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 558 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 494,726 ratings — published 1990
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Hardcover)
by (shelved 542 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 141,256 ratings — published 1995
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 540 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 92,234 ratings — published 1990
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The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 539 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 373,482 ratings — published 2020
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 537 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 93,373 ratings — published 2016
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 536 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 523,588 ratings — published 1998
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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 532 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.05 — 99,872 ratings — published 2019
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 532 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 128,398 ratings — published 2009
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 530 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 388,079 ratings — published 180
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 524 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.96 — 125,521 ratings — published 2002
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 515 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 156,489 ratings — published 2007
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Idowu Koyenikan
“Whenever you are going through life’s challenges, remember that for iron to be cast into its desired form, it must first go through intense heat.”
― idowu koyenikan, All You Need Is a Ball: What Soccer Teaches Us about Success in Life and Business

Idowu Koyenikan
“I am a strong and powerful woman.
I am proud to be a woman and I celebrate the qualities that I have as a woman.
I am not defined by other people’s opinion of who I should be or what I should do as a woman. I determine that, not anyone else.
I am not passed up for a position, title, or promotion because I am a woman.
I fully deserve all the good things that comes my way.
Irrespective of what anyone might think, being a woman places no boundaries or limits on my abilities.
I can do anything I set my mind to.
I celebrate my womanhood and I am beautiful both inside and out.”
― idowu koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability

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