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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,192,571 ratings — published 1936
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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 18 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,418,228 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)
by (shelved 18 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 843,057 ratings — published 1989
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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 16 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 576,593 ratings — published 2012
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 244,021 ratings — published 1999
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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)
by (shelved 10 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 485,270 ratings — published 2012
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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 10 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 198,581 ratings — published 2016
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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 10 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,485,844 ratings — published 2016
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 521,436 ratings — published 1998
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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 8 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 760,547 ratings — published 1997
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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 8 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 140,152 ratings — published 1995
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 91,667 ratings — published 1963
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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 8 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 189,973 ratings — published 1996
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 381,030 ratings — published 180
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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 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 281,270 ratings — published 2009
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 182,383 ratings — published 2006
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 184,101 ratings — published 1984
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 615,754 ratings — published 2011
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 394,820 ratings — published 1937
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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 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,952 ratings — published 1944
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,497 ratings — published 1959
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.01 — 867,434 ratings — published 2000
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,747,464 ratings — published 1988
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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 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 363,006 ratings — published 2020
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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 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 160,789 ratings — published 2013
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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 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 226,703 ratings — published 2016
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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 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 157,144 ratings — published 2021
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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 personality-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 549,546 ratings — published 1997
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.05 — 136,629 ratings — published 2011
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 170,428 ratings — published 2001
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The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 33,781 ratings — published 2011
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 51,263 ratings — published 2012
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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 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,619 ratings — published 2001
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The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.14 — 130,118 ratings — published 1952
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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 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 473,824 ratings — published 1997
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The Secret (The Secret, #1) The Secret (The Secret, #1)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.74 — 547,729 ratings — published 2006
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Surrounded by Idiots Surrounded by Idiots (Audiobook)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.51 — 83,854 ratings — published 2014
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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 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 76,885 ratings — published 2020
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The Laws of Human Nature The Laws of Human Nature (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 32,082 ratings — published 2018
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Ikigai: Los secretos de Japón para una vida larga y feliz Ikigai: Los secretos de Japón para una vida larga y feliz (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.75 — 89,921 ratings — published 2016
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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 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.66 — 122,761 ratings — published 2018
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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships (ebook)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.66 — 47,316 ratings — published 1998
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Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 9,189 ratings — published 2017
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As a Man Thinketh As a Man Thinketh (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.23 — 99,315 ratings — published 1902
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.93 — 89,514 ratings — published 1981
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The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.91 — 21,359 ratings — published 2012
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Attitude Is Everything: Change Your Attitude... and You Change Your Life! Attitude Is Everything: Change Your Attitude... and You Change Your Life! (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 14,075 ratings — published 1999
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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 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,874 ratings — published 2012
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.94 — 596,890 ratings — published -500
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Personality Development, 1Ed Personality Development, 1Ed (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.14 — 208 ratings — published 1974
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Lisa Firestone
“People must come to the understanding that they do not have a fixed identity. They have the power to identify and alter features of their personalities that they find negative or unpleasant.”
Lisa Firestone, The Self Under Siege

Susan C. Young
“Not everyone is always going to like you. What impresses one person may turn another away. To thine own self be true.”
Susan C. Young, The Art of Being: 8 Ways to Optimize Your Presence & Essence for Positive Impact

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