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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.28 — 366,663 ratings — published 180
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.37 — 910,691 ratings — published 1946
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,667,267 ratings — published 1988
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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 3.86 — 1,452,149 ratings — published 2016
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.17 — 134,612 ratings — published 2021
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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 3.91 — 151,623 ratings — published 2013
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.15 — 464,116 ratings — published 1997
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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 — 27,692 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 — 248,273 ratings — published 1974
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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 4.24 — 37,934 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 — 273,322 ratings — published 2018
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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.09 — 896,993 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 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.50 — 182,035 ratings — published 2013
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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 4.31 — 1,367,523 ratings — published 2018
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Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.10 — 58,840 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 — 59,036 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 — 366,560 ratings — published 2008
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Greenlights Greenlights (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.20 — 477,756 ratings — published 2020
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The Midnight Library (The Midnight World, #1) The Midnight Library (The Midnight World, #1)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.97 — 2,567,849 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 4.38 — 74,547 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 4.16 — 47,669 ratings — published 49
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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 — 69,929 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 — 831,856 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 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.19 — 536,551 ratings — published 1997
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The Little Prince The Little Prince (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.33 — 2,544,362 ratings — published 1943
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The Prophet The Prophet (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.23 — 334,224 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 4.06 — 134,454 ratings — published 2011
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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 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.26 — 66,460 ratings — published 1996
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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 — 570,718 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)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.16 — 194,713 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 — 90,827 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.17 — 126,664 ratings — published 1998
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.24 — 227,048 ratings — published 2010
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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 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.17 — 222,902 ratings — published 2005
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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 — 52,044 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 — 149,603 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 — 879,840 ratings — published 2008
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Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 3.69 — 409,822 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 — 276,473 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 3.89 — 38,794 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 — 162,493 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 — 55,296 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 4.37 — 233,483 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 — 27,504 ratings — published 2017
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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 — 246,620 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 — 341,179 ratings — published 2019
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,297,368 ratings — published 2011
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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 — 97,671 ratings — published 2019
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The Infinite Game The Infinite Game (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.16 — 29,472 ratings — published 2017
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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 4 times as life-philosophy)
avg rating 4.03 — 15,074 ratings — published 2017
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Roy T. Bennett
“You were not born on earth to please anyone; you have to live life to express yourself, not to impress someone. Don't pretend to be someone you're not, and never lose yourself in search of other people's acceptance and approval.”
Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

Germany Kent
“It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”
Germany Kent

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