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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 76 times as practical)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,333,753 ratings — published 2018
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as practical)
avg rating 3.98 — 28,163 ratings — published 1940
How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as practical)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,160,620 ratings — published 1936
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as practical)
avg rating 4.16 — 827,677 ratings — published 1989
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 191,848 ratings — published 2016
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as practical)
avg rating 3.88 — 394,860 ratings — published 2010
Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 595,641 ratings — published 2011
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 178,820 ratings — published 1984
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 130,538 ratings — published 2021
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 566,401 ratings — published 2012
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as practical)
avg rating 4.34 — 215,957 ratings — published 2016
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 17 times as practical)
avg rating 4.05 — 96,539 ratings — published 2019
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.90 — 270,626 ratings — published 2018
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 624,636 ratings — published 2005
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 168,544 ratings — published 2001
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as practical)
avg rating 4.28 — 332,674 ratings — published 2020
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 177,520 ratings — published 2006
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as practical)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,429,926 ratings — published 2016
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 229,820 ratings — published 2017
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as practical)
avg rating 4.07 — 477,891 ratings — published 2012
The Art of War (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 578,186 ratings — published -500
How to Keep House While Drowning (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 13 times as practical)
avg rating 4.20 — 80,451 ratings — published 2022
The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
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avg rating 3.91 — 336,328 ratings — published 2007
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.06 — 132,822 ratings — published 2011
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.28 — 484,140 ratings — published 1990
Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 735,811 ratings — published 1997
The Lean Startup (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.11 — 366,350 ratings — published 2011
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.93 — 87,471 ratings — published 1981
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 12 times as practical)
avg rating 4.07 — 50,876 ratings — published 2012
Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as practical)
avg rating 4.24 — 111,912 ratings — published 1994
The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 230,658 ratings — published 1999
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as practical)
avg rating 4.21 — 88,285 ratings — published 1992
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 403,503 ratings — published 2014
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 83,066 ratings — published 2002
Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.31 — 98,915 ratings — published 2023
How to Take Smart Notes (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.08 — 13,840 ratings — published 2017
The War of Art (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.97 — 119,828 ratings — published 2002
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 — 244,731 ratings — published 2012
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 89,384 ratings — published 1990
The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 9,260 ratings — published 2014
The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 224,570 ratings — published 2010
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.06 — 136,861 ratings — published 1995
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 50,021 ratings — published 1999
The Intelligent Investor (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 153,102 ratings — published 1949
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as practical)
avg rating 4.50 — 98,246 ratings — published 2019
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 9 times as practical)
avg rating 4.30 — 319,045 ratings — published 2018
Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 9 times as practical)
avg rating 3.95 — 15,721 ratings — published 2019
SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 5,658 ratings — published 1986
Meditations (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.28 — 357,330 ratings — published 180
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 76,030 ratings — published 2009
“Living by your values isn't about grand, dramatic gestures. It's the everyday art of making small, consistent choices that reflect what you care about.”
― The Therapist’s Handbook for LGBTQ+: A NeuroFlex ACT Guide for LGBTQ+ Individuals, Families, and Friends to Thrive with Authenticity
― The Therapist’s Handbook for LGBTQ+: A NeuroFlex ACT Guide for LGBTQ+ Individuals, Families, and Friends to Thrive with Authenticity
“Fairness is a leadership superpower. ”
― Seeking Fairness at Work: Cracking the New Code of Greater Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction
― Seeking Fairness at Work: Cracking the New Code of Greater Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction












