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Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 145,799 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 1,190,254 ratings — published 1936
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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 — 399,520 ratings — published 2010
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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)
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avg rating 3.86 — 1,482,086 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)
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avg rating 4.31 — 1,412,408 ratings — published 2018
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The Last Lecture The Last Lecture (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.26 — 368,310 ratings — published 2008
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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 — 841,952 ratings — published 1989
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.97 — 350,104 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 575,878 ratings — published 2012
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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 249,174 ratings — published 2012
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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)
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avg rating 4.16 — 198,122 ratings — published 2016
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The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.10 — 94,646 ratings — published 2012
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How to Keep House While Drowning How to Keep House While Drowning (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.20 — 85,169 ratings — published 2022
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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.94 — 270,984 ratings — published
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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.27 — 491,823 ratings — published 1990
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The Happiness Project The Happiness Project (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as advice)
avg rating 3.65 — 183,649 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 23 times as advice)
avg rating 4.07 — 484,776 ratings — published 2012
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 327,051 ratings — published 2002
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as advice)
avg rating 4.36 — 423,680 ratings — published 2019
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.90 — 276,933 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)
by (shelved 21 times as advice)
avg rating 4.01 — 165,457 ratings — published 2017
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The Shining (The Shining, #1) The Shining (The Shining, #1)
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avg rating 4.28 — 1,763,532 ratings — published 1977
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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money—That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money—That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 758,706 ratings — published 1997
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 139,823 ratings — published 2021
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 933,428 ratings — published 1946
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 229,948 ratings — published 2010
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 614,321 ratings — published 2011
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 114,677 ratings — published 1994
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How to Be a Person in the World: Ask Polly's Guide Through the Paradoxes of Modern Life How to Be a Person in the World: Ask Polly's Guide Through the Paradoxes of Modern Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as advice)
avg rating 3.84 — 4,518 ratings — published 2016
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as advice)
avg rating 4.19 — 547,998 ratings — published 1997
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as advice)
avg rating 4.16 — 394,123 ratings — published 1937
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Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps
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avg rating 3.70 — 14,561 ratings — published 2013
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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 17 times as advice)
avg rating 4.06 — 52,003 ratings — published 2012
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 170,304 ratings — published 2001
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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)
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avg rating 3.66 — 47,221 ratings — published 1998
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 888,641 ratings — published 2008
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Everything I Know About Love Everything I Know About Love (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.92 — 545,597 ratings — published 2018
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He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as advice)
avg rating 3.66 — 67,520 ratings — published 2004
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Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 4.05 — 98,964 ratings — published 2019
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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)
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avg rating 4.33 — 225,940 ratings — published 2016
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You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 3.95 — 296,266 ratings — published 2013
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Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 3.88 — 44,753 ratings — published 2012
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.96 — 240,499 ratings — published 2015
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 307,379 ratings — published 2014
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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,266,772 ratings — published 1997
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as advice)
avg rating 4.01 — 866,883 ratings — published 2000
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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.91 — 68,076 ratings — published 2019
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The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.77 — 117,150 ratings — published 2016
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 147,398 ratings — published 2016
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Maya Angelou
“What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.”
Maya Angelou, Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

Robert Frost
“Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.”
Robert Frost

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