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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 — 1,431,220 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 — 1,198,218 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)
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avg rating 3.86 — 1,493,621 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 — 846,038 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 — 578,503 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)
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avg rating 4.15 — 199,855 ratings — published 2016
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1431 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.16 — 619,245 ratings — published 2011
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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 — 552,835 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 — 476,329 ratings — published 1997
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 396,642 ratings — published 1937
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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)
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avg rating 3.88 — 400,545 ratings — published 2010
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 943,391 ratings — published 1946
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 183,121 ratings — published 2006
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 968 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 3.90 — 278,391 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 170,794 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)
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avg rating 4.29 — 250,178 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 486,541 ratings — published 2012
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 246,274 ratings — published 1999
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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 908 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.08 — 765,073 ratings — published 1997
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 894 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 3.90 — 344,441 ratings — published 2007
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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 891 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.30 — 335,692 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 — 137,256 ratings — published 2011
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 892,679 ratings — published 2008
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 231,197 ratings — published 2010
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 829 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.08 — 148,332 ratings — published 2016
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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 820 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 3.95 — 297,389 ratings — published 2013
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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 815 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 3.90 — 163,340 ratings — published 2013
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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 748 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.33 — 229,127 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 701 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.27 — 368,283 ratings — published 2020
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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)
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avg rating 4.03 — 135,977 ratings — published 2020
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 666 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.21 — 185,314 ratings — published 1984
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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 664 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.15 — 105,236 ratings — published 2014
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 662 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.16 — 142,198 ratings — published 2021
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 647 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.27 — 384,271 ratings — published 180
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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 646 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.05 — 99,488 ratings — published 2019
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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 623 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.36 — 239,515 ratings — published 2017
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 612 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 3.87 — 522,559 ratings — published 1998
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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 611 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.27 — 493,616 ratings — published 1990
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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 576 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.33 — 311,768 ratings — published 2014
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The Happiness Project The Happiness Project (Hardcover)
by (shelved 571 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 3.65 — 183,956 ratings — published 2009
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 564 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.13 — 92,907 ratings — published 2016
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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 564 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.09 — 283,408 ratings — published 2009
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 563 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.26 — 51,557 ratings — published 2012
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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 561 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.12 — 76,138 ratings — published 2012
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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 558 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.01 — 166,477 ratings — published 2017
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 558 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.10 — 91,800 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 535 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.06 — 52,332 ratings — published 2012
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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 533 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.16 — 118,194 ratings — published 1944
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
by (shelved 533 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 3.96 — 631,815 ratings — published 2005
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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 531 times as self-improvement)
avg rating 4.12 — 158,160 ratings — published 2021
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Muhammad Ali Jinnah
“I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right.”
― Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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