Personality Development Books

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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,158,822 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 4.32 — 1,328,488 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 — 826,784 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 — 565,860 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 — 191,402 ratings — published 2016
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 229,868 ratings — published 1999
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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 — 1,426,601 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 — 513,546 ratings — published 1998
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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 9 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 477,433 ratings — published 2012
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 734,441 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 — 136,694 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 — 88,981 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 3.89 — 184,877 ratings — published 1996
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.28 — 356,025 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 4.10 — 271,765 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 — 177,243 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 — 178,542 ratings — published 1984
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 385,085 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 — 116,332 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 — 100,090 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 — 858,293 ratings — published 2000
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as personality-development)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,607,641 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 4.28 — 330,827 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 3.91 — 144,308 ratings — published 2013
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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 4.13 — 148,472 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 — 526,362 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 4.06 — 132,538 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 — 168,434 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 — 33,469 ratings — published 2011
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 49,477 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 — 82,787 ratings — published 2001
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 594,539 ratings — published 2011
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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 — 127,779 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 — 456,090 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 — 536,681 ratings — published 2006
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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 4.38 — 72,534 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 4.34 — 29,980 ratings — published 2018
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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 personality-development)
avg rating 4.34 — 215,329 ratings — published 2016
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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 — 87,626 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 3.67 — 118,448 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 3.67 — 45,695 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 4.11 — 8,664 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 4.24 — 97,122 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 — 87,369 ratings — published 1981
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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 — 13,851 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 4.13 — 74,272 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 — 577,131 ratings — published -500
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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 296,949 ratings — published 2001
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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)
by (shelved 4 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 244,440 ratings — published 2012
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Positive Personality Profiles: D-I-S-C-over Personality Insights to Understand Yourself and Others! Positive Personality Profiles: D-I-S-C-over Personality Insights to Understand Yourself and Others! (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as personality-development)
avg rating 4.11 — 729 ratings — published 1993
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“If you find yourself explaining your worth, you've already forgotten your value.”
Melissa Bolton

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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