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For those who fake it 'til they make it.

This list has the books you pretend you don't need. Books with the word 'guide' or 'how to' on their covers contradict the I-know-what-I'm-doing charade you're putting on to appear successful when you're actually still on the way, to look like you got your shit together when in reality, you don't, because somehow you're ashamed. And no one has to know that you struggle with happiness... with autonomy nor competence.

So, be free to discover these books, and read them electronically, to make life better in secret.

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1	The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 1,502,759 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
1	Let That Sh*t Go by Nina Purewal 3.74 avg rating — 3,339 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
1	The Secret Method for Growing Younger: My Journey Through Alzheimer's to the Fountain of Youth Using the Law of Attraction by Ellen Wood (Goodreads Author) 2.68 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 1,446,912 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Get Rich or Lie Trying: Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy by Symeon Brown 3.83 avg rating — 949 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	How to Fix Your Sh*t by Shaa Wasmund 3.14 avg rating — 233 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson 3.90 avg rating — 279,561 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (Book & DVD) by John Medina (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 34,839 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Getting to Neutral: How to Conquer Negativity and Thrive in a Chaotic World ― A Guide to Mental Conditioning and Calm by Trevor Moawad 3.92 avg rating — 907 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme for Confidence, Success and Happiness by Steve Peters 3.98 avg rating — 25,213 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	You Coach You: How to Overcome Challenges and Take Control of Your Career by Helen Tupper 3.93 avg rating — 230 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John C. Maxwell 3.94 avg rating — 14,449 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 25,726 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn by Sanjay Sarma 3.73 avg rating — 427 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit—Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness by Craig Wright 3.96 avg rating — 1,627 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Sensehacking: How to Use the Power of Your Senses for Happier, Healthier Living by Charles Spence 3.43 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Supercharge Your Brain: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain Throughout Your Life by James Goodwin 4.17 avg rating — 241 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport 4.15 avg rating — 201,633 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 138,137 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others by Robert Glazer (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 1,045 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan 4.21 avg rating — 9,494 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 41,492 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Reset: Ideas to Change How We Work and Live by Elizabeth Uviebinené 3.62 avg rating — 131 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi 3.90 avg rating — 166,477 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best by Jake Humphrey 4.04 avg rating — 1,716 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars