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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 — 1,420,187 ratings — published 2018
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 244,352 ratings — published 1999
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 184,257 ratings — published 1984
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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 — 1,193,408 ratings — published 1936
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
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avg rating 4.20 — 19,539 ratings — published 2016
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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)
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avg rating 4.06 — 52,138 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 182,474 ratings — published 2006
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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.87 — 388,285 ratings — published 1979
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The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else (Audio CD)
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avg rating 4.03 — 27,585 ratings — published 2009
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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 — 843,424 ratings — published 1989
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The Creative Act: A Way of Being The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.94 — 99,212 ratings — published 2023
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Sacred Contracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential Sacred Contracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 17,446 ratings — published 2001
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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)
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avg rating 4.12 — 157,299 ratings — published 2021
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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 21,344 ratings — published 2007
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This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.38 — 7,519 ratings — published 2020
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Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour (Mental Performance) Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour (Mental Performance)
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avg rating 4.19 — 4,415 ratings — published 2018
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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)
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avg rating 4.01 — 165,885 ratings — published 2017
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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)
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avg rating 4.27 — 363,756 ratings — published 2020
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 83,792 ratings — published 2019
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Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 23,827 ratings — published 2014
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Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.95 — 16,124 ratings — published 2019
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 31,657 ratings — published 1976
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
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avg rating 3.90 — 342,951 ratings — published 2007
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Who Moved My Cheese For Teens Who Moved My Cheese For Teens (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.01 — 3,809 ratings — published 2002
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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)
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avg rating 4.30 — 333,860 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)
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avg rating 4.36 — 238,359 ratings — published 2017
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 88,412 ratings — published 1918
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Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 22,540 ratings — published
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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 — 576,848 ratings — published 2012
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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.14 — 419,041 ratings — published 2014
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Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.28 — 204,873 ratings — published 2005
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Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.77 — 6,012 ratings — published 2013
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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 — 399,907 ratings — published 2010
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The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 8,730 ratings — published 2012
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 143,994 ratings — published 2002
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Primal Leadership Primal Leadership (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.90 — 11,707 ratings — published 2002
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The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry (Thin Book Series) The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry (Thin Book Series)
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avg rating 3.92 — 497 ratings — published 1996
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Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.86 — 506 ratings — published 1999
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 85,256 ratings — published 2002
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How to Kill Men and Get Away With It (Kitty Collins, #1) How to Kill Men and Get Away With It (Kitty Collins, #1)
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avg rating 3.66 — 54,543 ratings — published 2023
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The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting - Create Captivating Conversation The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting - Create Captivating Conversation (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.31 — 1,488 ratings — published
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What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as skill-development)
avg rating 3.91 — 35,863 ratings — published 2008
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The Content Creator Handbook The Content Creator Handbook (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.85 — 27 ratings — published
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Reparenting the Inner Child: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them Reparenting the Inner Child: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 536 ratings — published
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The Summer Without Men The Summer Without Men (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.47 — 14,749 ratings — published 2011
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The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.79 — 339 ratings — published
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Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 25,327 ratings — published 2021
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.06 — 140,225 ratings — published 1995
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Hold Nothing: An Invitation to Let Go and Come Home to Yourself Hold Nothing: An Invitation to Let Go and Come Home to Yourself (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 80 ratings — published
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