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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 — 1,184,881 ratings — published 1936
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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 79 times as skills)
avg rating 4.33 — 224,188 ratings — published 2016
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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 69 times as skills)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,398,262 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 61 times as skills)
avg rating 4.16 — 197,147 ratings — published 2016
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 60 times as skills)
avg rating 4.17 — 610,868 ratings — published 2011
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How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (Paperback)
by (shelved 58 times as skills)
avg rating 3.98 — 28,809 ratings — published 1940
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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 58 times as skills)
avg rating 4.16 — 839,362 ratings — published 1989
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 54 times as skills)
avg rating 4.21 — 182,875 ratings — published 1984
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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 49 times as skills)
avg rating 4.13 — 574,235 ratings — published 2012
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as skills)
avg rating 4.18 — 88,163 ratings — published 1918
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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 36 times as skills)
avg rating 4.00 — 170,047 ratings — published 2001
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as skills)
avg rating 4.08 — 240,874 ratings — published 1999
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as skills)
avg rating 3.93 — 89,021 ratings — published 1981
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as skills)
avg rating 4.34 — 325,911 ratings — published 2002
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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 33 times as skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 51,794 ratings — published 2012
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as skills)
avg rating 4.24 — 31,525 ratings — published 1976
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 84,770 ratings — published 2002
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Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as skills)
avg rating 4.32 — 51,522 ratings — published 1999
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as skills)
avg rating 3.88 — 95,260 ratings — published 2011
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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
by (shelved 29 times as skills)
avg rating 4.35 — 10,206,787 ratings — published 2008
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How to Take Smart Notes How to Take Smart Notes (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 28 times as skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 14,152 ratings — published 2017
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 27 times as skills)
avg rating 4.13 — 83,074 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 27 times as skills)
avg rating 4.09 — 279,131 ratings — published 2009
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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships (ebook)
by (shelved 27 times as skills)
avg rating 3.66 — 47,025 ratings — published 1998
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as skills)
avg rating 4.26 — 50,920 ratings — published 2012
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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 24 times as skills)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,472,802 ratings — published 2016
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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)
by (shelved 23 times as skills)
avg rating 3.95 — 16,027 ratings — published 2019
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
by (shelved 23 times as skills)
avg rating 4.19 — 22,404 ratings — published 2014
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as skills)
avg rating 4.19 — 885,849 ratings — published 2008
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as skills)
avg rating 4.06 — 139,224 ratings — published 1995
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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 22 times as skills)
avg rating 3.91 — 35,683 ratings — published 2008
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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 22 times as skills)
avg rating 3.88 — 398,727 ratings — published 2010
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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 — 22,375 ratings — published
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as skills)
avg rating 4.24 — 114,089 ratings — published 1994
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Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as skills)
avg rating 3.84 — 52,325 ratings — published 2005
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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 21 times as skills)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,562 ratings — published 2012
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Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as skills)
avg rating 4.15 — 23,569 ratings — published 2014
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Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
by (shelved 21 times as skills)
avg rating 4.36 — 4,298,728 ratings — published 2009
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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 20,188 ratings — published 1999
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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)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 4.04 — 21,275 ratings — published 2007
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The Art of Thinking Clearly The Art of Thinking Clearly (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 3.85 — 42,652 ratings — published 2011
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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)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 3.87 — 386,303 ratings — published 1979
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 4.10 — 90,890 ratings — published 1990
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The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 3.92 — 21,240 ratings — published 2012
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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)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 4.03 — 27,498 ratings — published 2009
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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 19 times as skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 483,622 ratings — published 2012
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Yol Yol (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 4.00 — 1,078,077 ratings — published 2006
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Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)
by (shelved 18 times as skills)
avg rating 4.13 — 3,844,376 ratings — published 2010
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Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as skills)
avg rating 4.08 — 13,647 ratings — published 2014
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The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.46 — 8,141 ratings — published
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Mahatma Gandhi
“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.”
Mahatma Gandhi

Robert A. Heinlein
“Sex, whatever else it is, is an athletic skill. The more you practice, the more you can, the more you want to, the more you enjoy it, the less it tires you.”
Robert A. Heinlein, The Cat Who Walks Through Walls

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