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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)
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avg rating 4.31 — 1,397,348 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 1,184,562 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 1249 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,472,178 ratings — published 2016
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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 — 839,203 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)
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avg rating 4.13 — 574,141 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 759 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 610,686 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 755 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 197,081 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 664 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 392,639 ratings — published 1937
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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 662 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 469,714 ratings — published 1997
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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 576 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 754,201 ratings — published 1997
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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 541 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 544,110 ratings — published 1997
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 522 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 181,328 ratings — published 2006
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 521 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.91 — 341,137 ratings — published 2007
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 499 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 925,804 ratings — published 1946
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 495 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 240,737 ratings — published 1999
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 475 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 275,779 ratings — published 2018
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.06 — 135,743 ratings — published 2011
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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 445 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 156,998 ratings — published 2013
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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)
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avg rating 3.95 — 295,442 ratings — published 2013
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 426 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 885,684 ratings — published 2008
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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 418 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 329,906 ratings — published 2018
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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 406 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 483,552 ratings — published 2012
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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 405 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.03 — 131,537 ratings — published 2020
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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 402 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 248,433 ratings — published 2012
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 393 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 519,593 ratings — published 1998
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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 — 170,040 ratings — published 2001
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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 392 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 279,036 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 381 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 224,083 ratings — published 2016
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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 359 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 355,362 ratings — published 2020
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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 356 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,605 ratings — published 1944
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 355 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 229,030 ratings — published 2010
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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 341 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 398,679 ratings — published 2010
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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 339 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,200 ratings — published 2001
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 329 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 146,790 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 323 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,270 ratings — published 1959
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 320 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 182,817 ratings — published 1984
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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 317 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,540 ratings — published 2012
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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 312 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.66 — 121,807 ratings — published 2018
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Hardcover)
by (shelved 310 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.36 — 236,222 ratings — published 2017
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 309 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 91,815 ratings — published 2016
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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 308 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 87,469 ratings — published 2012
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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 308 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 76,747 ratings — published 1992
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 304 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,713,740 ratings — published 1988
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Hardcover)
by (shelved 299 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 303,994 ratings — published 2014
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 299 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 152,259 ratings — published 2007
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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 296 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 490,480 ratings — published 1990
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So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 295 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 51,786 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 293 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 103,846 ratings — published 2014
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 290 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 50,903 ratings — published 2012
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 289 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 374,880 ratings — published 180
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C. JoyBell C.
“Our parents can show us a lot of things: they can show us how we are to be and what things we ought to strive for, or they can show us how not to be and what things we ought to stray from, then you may have the kind of parents that show you all the things about you that you want to get rid of and you realize those traits aren't yours at all but are merely your parents' marks that have rubbed off onto you.”
C. JoyBell C.

Napoleon Hill
“Perhaps we shall learn, as we pass through this age, that the 'other self" is more powerful than the physical self we see when we look into a mirror.”
Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich

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