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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)
by (shelved 23 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,439,367 ratings — published 2018
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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)
by (shelved 22 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 847,826 ratings — published 1989
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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,661 ratings — published 2023
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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 17 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.30 — 337,325 ratings — published 2018
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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 16 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 200,777 ratings — published 2016
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.26 — 51,745 ratings — published 2012
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,201,583 ratings — published 1936
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.90 — 279,009 ratings — published 2018
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.07 — 247,708 ratings — published 1999
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.27 — 386,666 ratings — published 180
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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 13 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.19 — 554,920 ratings — published 1997
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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 12 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,498,369 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 12 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.95 — 297,846 ratings — published 2013
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 183,555 ratings — published 2006
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.96 — 125,168 ratings — published 2002
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 621,152 ratings — published 2011
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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 10 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 105,625 ratings — published 2014
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.36 — 947,991 ratings — published 1946
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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 10 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 477,938 ratings — published
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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 9 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.03 — 137,082 ratings — published 2020
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The Laws of Human Nature The Laws of Human Nature (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 9 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.33 — 32,723 ratings — published 2018
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.13 — 93,189 ratings — published 2016
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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 9 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.13 — 579,962 ratings — published 2012
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.10 — 92,093 ratings — published 1990
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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.21 — 90,882 ratings — published 1992
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Principles: Life and Work Principles: Life and Work (Audio CD)
by (shelved 8 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 72,304 ratings — published 2017
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The Art of Seduction The Art of Seduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.90 — 44,823 ratings — published
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.05 — 137,638 ratings — published 2011
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The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.04 — 35,417 ratings — published 1997
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 8 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.90 — 345,438 ratings — published 2007
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.24 — 107,064 ratings — published 2015
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The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.21 — 68,816 ratings — published 2010
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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 7 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.12 — 76,375 ratings — published 2012
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The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.13 — 33,889 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 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.90 — 164,915 ratings — published 2013
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.95 — 128,214 ratings — published 2009
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Stillness Is the Key Stillness Is the Key (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.22 — 42,926 ratings — published 2019
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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 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.10 — 284,732 ratings — published 2009
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Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.94 — 21,015 ratings — published 2011
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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 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.29 — 250,641 ratings — published 2012
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Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable (Tim Grover Winning Series) Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable (Tim Grover Winning Series)
by (shelved 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.95 — 23,156 ratings — published 2013
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 397,422 ratings — published 1937
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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 6 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 77,249 ratings — published 1992
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No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.02 — 17,128 ratings — published 2010
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.19 — 894,191 ratings — published 2008
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Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.83 — 85,278 ratings — published 2016
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No More Mr. Nice Guy No More Mr. Nice Guy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.04 — 25,789 ratings — published 2000
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 3.94 — 602,179 ratings — published -500
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Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.24 — 23,037 ratings — published
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
by (shelved 5 times as self-mastery)
avg rating 4.20 — 19,658 ratings — published 2016
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Angelika Regossi
“On the Pyramid of Life, great achievements are like gold: sometimes you must move mountains of dirt, wash away countless grains, and keep working until the gold appears. Only then can you climb another level.”
― Angelika Regossi

Lalah Delia
“She remembered who she was
and the game changed.”
― Lalah Delia

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