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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 1,155,087 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 4.34 — 213,870 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 65 times as skills)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,317,033 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 60 times as skills)
avg rating 4.16 — 190,507 ratings — published 2016
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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 — 27,998 ratings — published 1940
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 56 times as skills)
avg rating 4.17 — 592,396 ratings — published 2011
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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 56 times as skills)
avg rating 4.16 — 824,975 ratings — published 1989
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 55 times as skills)
avg rating 4.21 — 177,958 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 — 564,607 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 — 87,256 ratings — published 1918
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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 — 228,277 ratings — published 1999
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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 35 times as skills)
avg rating 4.00 — 168,217 ratings — published 2001
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as skills)
avg rating 4.34 — 319,448 ratings — published 2000
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as skills)
avg rating 3.93 — 87,170 ratings — published 1981
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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 — 82,639 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 32 times as skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 50,644 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 32 times as skills)
avg rating 4.23 — 30,964 ratings — published 1976
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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 4.33 — 49,639 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 29 times as skills)
avg rating 3.88 — 94,360 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 — 9,962,648 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 4.08 — 13,758 ratings — published 2017
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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 4.10 — 270,737 ratings — published 2009
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as skills)
avg rating 4.13 — 80,052 ratings — published 2019
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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 25 times as skills)
avg rating 3.67 — 45,461 ratings — published 1998
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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 — 1,419,623 ratings — published 2016
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as skills)
avg rating 4.26 — 49,254 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 136,306 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 — 34,902 ratings — published 2008
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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 22 times as skills)
avg rating 3.95 — 15,647 ratings — published 2019
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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 — 393,986 ratings — published 2010
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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 22 times as skills)
avg rating 4.19 — 21,983 ratings — published 2014
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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 — 51,766 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 4.13 — 74,042 ratings — published 2012
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as skills)
avg rating 4.19 — 870,243 ratings — published 2008
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as skills)
avg rating 4.24 — 111,479 ratings — published 1994
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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 — 4,179,871 ratings — published 2009
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Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as skills)
avg rating 4.15 — 22,703 ratings — published 2014
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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)
by (shelved 20 times as skills)
avg rating 3.88 — 21,745 ratings — published 2014
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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 — 19,785 ratings — published 1999
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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 — 41,336 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 — 380,658 ratings — published 1979
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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 19 times as skills)
avg rating 4.08 — 13,183 ratings — published 2014
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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 4.11 — 88,983 ratings — published 1990
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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 — 476,572 ratings — published 2012
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The Road The Road (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as skills)
avg rating 4.00 — 1,043,417 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 4.12 — 3,741,256 ratings — published 2010
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TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 18 times as skills)
avg rating 4.04 — 15,080 ratings — published 2016
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as skills)
avg rating 4.09 — 731,394 ratings — published 1997
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 574,995 ratings — published -500
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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 18 times as skills)
avg rating 3.92 — 20,790 ratings — published 2012
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“Every beginner possesses a great potential to be an expert in his or her chosen field.”
Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

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“Like many highly educated people, I didn't have much in the way of actual skills.”
J. Maarten Troost, The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific

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