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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.36 — 947,019 ratings — published 1946
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.27 — 386,154 ratings — published 180
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,776,676 ratings — published 1988
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.16 — 142,986 ratings — published 2021
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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 12 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,497,367 ratings — published 2016
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The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.90 — 164,606 ratings — published 2013
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A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 28,286 ratings — published 2008
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.78 — 251,260 ratings — published 1974
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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.09 — 920,590 ratings — published 1922
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.50 — 192,150 ratings — published 2013
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The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.23 — 39,332 ratings — published 125
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.90 — 278,877 ratings — published 2018
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 477,593 ratings — published
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The Midnight Library (The Midnight World, #1) The Midnight Library (The Midnight World, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.97 — 2,705,609 ratings — published 2020
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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 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,437,691 ratings — published 2018
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Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 60,104 ratings — published 2012
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Letters from a Stoic Letters from a Stoic (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.32 — 62,182 ratings — published 64
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The Last Lecture The Last Lecture (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.26 — 369,712 ratings — published 2008
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Greenlights Greenlights (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 495,610 ratings — published 2020
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.37 — 77,783 ratings — published 2020
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On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas) On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.15 — 49,880 ratings — published 49
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.26 — 68,289 ratings — published 1996
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,337,712 ratings — published 2011
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Principles: Life and Work Principles: Life and Work (Audio CD)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.09 — 72,250 ratings — published 2017
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When Breath Becomes Air When Breath Becomes Air (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.41 — 859,279 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.17 — 128,059 ratings — published 1998
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.17 — 226,318 ratings — published 2005
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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 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 554,459 ratings — published 1997
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The Little Prince The Little Prince (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,624,433 ratings — published 1943
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The Prophet The Prophet (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.23 — 340,703 ratings — published 1923
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.05 — 137,574 ratings — published 2011
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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 life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.13 — 579,299 ratings — published 2012
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How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.03 — 15,595 ratings — published 2017
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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 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.15 — 200,494 ratings — published 2016
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.13 — 93,111 ratings — published 2016
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.24 — 231,658 ratings — published 2010
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Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.90 — 52,847 ratings — published 2014
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.20 — 155,869 ratings — published 2007
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 893,901 ratings — published 2008
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Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.69 — 412,882 ratings — published 1957
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.86 — 280,797 ratings — published 1970
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Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.88 — 42,948 ratings — published 2020
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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 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.01 — 166,837 ratings — published 2017
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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life / The Little Book of Hygge / Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life / The Little Book of Hygge / Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.85 — 56,032 ratings — published 2018
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.36 — 240,194 ratings — published 2017
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Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (Audiobook)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.02 — 28,213 ratings — published 2017
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The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.14 — 30,143 ratings — published 1951
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.55 — 253,205 ratings — published 2019
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Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.00 — 345,662 ratings — published 2019
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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 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.05 — 99,681 ratings — published 2019
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Roy T. Bennett
“Count your blessings, not your problems. Count your own blessings, not someone else's. Remember that jealousy is when you count someone else's blessings instead of your own.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life

Roy T. Bennett
“It doesn't matter how many people you meet in your life; you just need the real ones who accept you for who you are and help you become who you should be.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life

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