Career Advice Books

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The CodeBreaker Mindset: The Unwritten Rules for Success The CodeBreaker Mindset: The Unwritten Rules for Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.32 — 3,943 ratings — published
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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 — 270,372 ratings — published
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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 14 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.07 — 51,384 ratings — published 2012
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The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 13 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.82 — 10,932 ratings — published 2012
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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.09 — 49,623 ratings — published 2023
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Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 1,022 ratings — published
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How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 10,419 ratings — published 2018
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 179,637 ratings — published 2006
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Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.77 — 2,445 ratings — published 2016
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,324 ratings — published 2020
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Counsel, the Courtroom Is Open: Lessons from More Than a Half-Century in Law and Life Counsel, the Courtroom Is Open: Lessons from More Than a Half-Century in Law and Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.35 — 1,746 ratings — published
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The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.73 — 2,476 ratings — published
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What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.71 — 17,256 ratings — published 1970
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The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.14 — 11,303 ratings — published 2025
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My Life in Court My Life in Court (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.15 — 337 ratings — published 1961
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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 — 145,428 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 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.95 — 293,479 ratings — published 2013
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#Girlboss #Girlboss (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.64 — 76,623 ratings — published 2014
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A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.57 — 6,283 ratings — published 2020
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The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.23 — 14,003 ratings — published 2012
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Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse (Vintage) Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse (Vintage)
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avg rating 3.98 — 1,848 ratings — published 2005
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Just Mercy Just Mercy (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.62 — 267,943 ratings — published 2014
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Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.05 — 59,317 ratings — published 2017
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One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.73 — 9,560 ratings — published 1977
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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 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.84 — 52,143 ratings — published 2005
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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 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.13 — 570,793 ratings — published 2012
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Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.18 — 5,957 ratings — published 2014
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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 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.00 — 169,416 ratings — published 2001
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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 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.16 — 834,018 ratings — published 1989
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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 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.07 — 480,972 ratings — published 2012
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Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.66 — 20,189 ratings — published 2004
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.13 — 81,925 ratings — published 2019
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Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 1,313 ratings — published 2020
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Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.11 — 17,406 ratings — published 2017
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Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.27 — 6,000 ratings — published 2019
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Without a Doubt Without a Doubt (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 5,336 ratings — published 1997
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A Civil Action A Civil Action (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 17,417 ratings — published 1995
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The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.72 — 1,015 ratings — published 1998
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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 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.16 — 194,756 ratings — published 2016
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Strengths Finder 2.0 Strengths Finder 2.0 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.93 — 57,258 ratings — published 2007
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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.77 — 3,005 ratings — published 2008
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.20 — 104,455 ratings — published 2014
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The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.71 — 17,191 ratings — published 2014
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.91 — 338,993 ratings — published 2007
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The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.85 — 38,585 ratings — published 2003
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Refuse to Choose!: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams Refuse to Choose!: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.96 — 4,839 ratings — published 2006
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The Story of My Life The Story of My Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.09 — 352 ratings — published
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When Truth Is All You Have: A Memoir of Faith, Justice, and Freedom for the Wrongly Convicted When Truth Is All You Have: A Memoir of Faith, Justice, and Freedom for the Wrongly Convicted (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.35 — 945 ratings — published 2020
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The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.88 — 23,009 ratings — published 2018
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Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.89 — 428 ratings — published 2013
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“Building a successful career path requires as much strategy as hacking systems does.”
Timsux Wales

“Professionalism is doing your best at all times, but being willing to admit your mistakes, for it is by making mistakes that we learn.”
Mark C. Zauderer, Counsel, the Courtroom Is Open: Lessons from More Than a Half-Century in Law and Life

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