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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 4.30 — 1,445,372 ratings — published 2018
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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)
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avg rating 3.85 — 1,501,800 ratings — published 2016
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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 — 1,203,912 ratings — published 1936
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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 — 849,117 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 — 580,717 ratings — published 2012
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 556,459 ratings — published 1997
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 479,010 ratings — published
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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 4386 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.88 — 401,363 ratings — published 2010
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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)
by (shelved 4062 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.95 — 298,349 ratings — published 2013
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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)
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avg rating 4.15 — 201,506 ratings — published 2016
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 3858 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.24 — 232,296 ratings — published 2010
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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)
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avg rating 4.07 — 487,970 ratings — published 2012
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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 3693 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.33 — 315,307 ratings — published 2014
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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)
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avg rating 4.29 — 251,081 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 622,448 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 3494 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.90 — 166,166 ratings — published 2013
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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 3476 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.03 — 137,930 ratings — published 2020
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 3274 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.36 — 951,399 ratings — published 1946
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 398,091 ratings — published 1937
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3115 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.90 — 279,439 ratings — published 2018
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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 3066 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.08 — 769,801 ratings — published 1997
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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)
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avg rating 4.27 — 494,857 ratings — published 1990
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.87 — 523,685 ratings — published 1998
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2744 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.09 — 183,918 ratings — published 2006
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The Let Them Theory The Let Them Theory (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2719 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.98 — 366,192 ratings — published 2024
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 2684 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.07 — 248,589 ratings — published 1999
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The Secret (The Secret, #1) The Secret (The Secret, #1)
by (shelved 2658 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.74 — 550,382 ratings — published 2006
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 2501 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.90 — 346,161 ratings — published 2007
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 2461 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,788,248 ratings — published 1988
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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 2419 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.30 — 338,260 ratings — published 2018
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2398 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.05 — 137,919 ratings — published 2011
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2379 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.16 — 143,929 ratings — published 2021
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2354 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.19 — 895,386 ratings — published 2008
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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 2326 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.27 — 373,898 ratings — published 2020
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2318 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.96 — 243,077 ratings — published 2015
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents (Paperback)
by (shelved 2244 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.34 — 105,979 ratings — published 2015
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 2244 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.20 — 156,626 ratings — published 2007
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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 2207 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.00 — 171,034 ratings — published 2001
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The Happiness Project The Happiness Project (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2188 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.65 — 184,188 ratings — published 2009
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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 2149 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.16 — 118,474 ratings — published 1944
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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2132 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.12 — 135,417 ratings — published 2010
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101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2067 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.71 — 80,255 ratings — published 2016
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 149,138 ratings — published 2016
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Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1948 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.05 — 99,915 ratings — published 2019
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1928 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.36 — 429,533 ratings — published 2019
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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 1908 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.33 — 231,785 ratings — published 2016
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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World (Audible Audio)
by (shelved 1836 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.01 — 167,269 ratings — published 2017
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Girl Wash your Face Girl Wash your Face (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1763 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.57 — 276,427 ratings — published 2018
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 1711 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.06 — 92,598 ratings — published 1963
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Paperback)
by (shelved 1699 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.17 — 226,913 ratings — published 2005
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An Accidental Philanthropist by Winsome Dunn McIntoshSapiens by Yuval Noah HarariA Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill  BrysonNew Space Capitalism by Rainer ZitelmannQuiet by Susan Cain
Best 21st Century Non-Fiction
2,428 books — 2,269 voters
Unlock Your Deliverance by Kathryn KrickA New Earth by Eckhart TolleThe Cosmic Experience of One by Jasun EtherThe Purpose Driven Life by Rick WarrenNew Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp
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