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This list was originally created based on books recommended by Daniel Pink on his Substack, The Pink Report, February 26, 2026. https://open.substack.com/pub/danielp...

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1		The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing by Adam Moss 4.19 avg rating — 700 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
2		Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth – Written By The Co-Founder Of The Motley Fool by David Gardner 4.24 avg rating — 444 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
3		Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit by Brené Brown (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 8,241 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
4		The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile 3.84 avg rating — 1,565 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
5		Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 2,551 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
6		Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab 4.23 avg rating — 40,271 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
7		Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier by Kevin Kelly (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 5,198 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
8		The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead by Warren Berger (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,207 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
9		The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans by Maya Shankar (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 3,361 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
10		Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others – The Science-Based Guide to Visionaries, Exemplars, and Mentors Who Transform Lives by Adam Galinsky 4.09 avg rating — 195 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
11		Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 916 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

11 books · 1 voter · list created February 28th by Angela Boyea (votes) .

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