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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 — 1,421,602 ratings — published 2018
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 1336 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,194,057 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 1257 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,487,857 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 — 843,710 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 952 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 577,044 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 767 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 616,585 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 763 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 198,876 ratings — published 2016
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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 667 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 474,488 ratings — published 1997
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 666 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 395,238 ratings — published 1937
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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 579 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 761,653 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 546 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 550,404 ratings — published 1997
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 523 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 343,091 ratings — published 2007
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 519 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 182,544 ratings — published 2006
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 507 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 938,230 ratings — published 1946
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 497 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 244,617 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 476 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 277,640 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 4.05 — 136,790 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 452 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 161,474 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 — 296,825 ratings — published 2013
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 424 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 890,485 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 422 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 334,101 ratings — published 2018
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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 409 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.03 — 134,641 ratings — published 2020
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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 407 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 485,637 ratings — published 2012
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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 401 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 249,658 ratings — published 2012
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 396 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 521,722 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)
by (shelved 396 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 170,502 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 394 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 281,745 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 390 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 227,199 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 366 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 364,375 ratings — published 2020
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 357 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 230,494 ratings — published 2010
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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 357 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 118,011 ratings — published 1944
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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 344 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 399,981 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 341 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,679 ratings — published 2001
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 330 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,826 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 326 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,548 ratings — published 1959
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 321 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 184,354 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 318 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,941 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 315 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.66 — 122,899 ratings — published 2018
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 314 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 92,582 ratings — published 2016
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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 309 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 77,022 ratings — published 1992
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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 308 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.36 — 238,515 ratings — published 2017
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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 3.89 — 87,860 ratings — published 2012
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 306 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,752,720 ratings — published 1988
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 301 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 154,301 ratings — published 2007
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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 — 309,469 ratings — published 2014
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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 298 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 52,162 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 297 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,818 ratings — published 2014
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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 295 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 492,685 ratings — published 1990
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 293 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 382,046 ratings — published 180
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 292 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 51,325 ratings — published 2012
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Kazuo Ishiguro
“If you are under the impression you have already perfected yourself, you will never rise to the heights you are no doubt capable of.”
Kazuo Ishiguro, The Remains of the Day

Leonardo da Vinci
“All our knowledge has its origin in our perceptions”
Leonardo Da Vinci

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