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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 51,360 ratings — published 2012
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Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 10,125 ratings — published 1991
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
by (shelved 26 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.20 — 19,565 ratings — published 2016
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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,649 ratings — published 2023
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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 18 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.06 — 52,197 ratings — published 2012
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The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else (Audio CD)
by (shelved 17 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.03 — 27,607 ratings — published 2009
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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.04 — 21,353 ratings — published 2007
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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 13 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,423,480 ratings — published 2018
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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 13 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 199,036 ratings — published 2016
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.10 — 91,496 ratings — published 1990
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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 12 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.13 — 577,292 ratings — published 2012
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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 12 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 844,122 ratings — published 1989
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.96 — 124,014 ratings — published 2002
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.07 — 244,919 ratings — published 1999
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 890,885 ratings — published 2008
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Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.93 — 21,030 ratings — published 2008
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,559 ratings — published 2009
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 182,655 ratings — published 2006
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The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.18 — 32,054 ratings — published 1974
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.16 — 617,081 ratings — published 2011
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,893 ratings — published 2014
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,913 ratings — published 2016
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.05 — 136,877 ratings — published 2011
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Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.15 — 23,862 ratings — published 2014
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 382,580 ratings — published 180
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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)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.33 — 227,515 ratings — published 2016
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The Creative Act: A Way of Being The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.94 — 99,815 ratings — published 2023
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Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.24 — 25,372 ratings — published 2022
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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.14 — 419,797 ratings — published 2014
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.37 — 939,209 ratings — published 1946
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The Practicing Mind: Bringing Discipline and Focus into Your Life The Practicing Mind: Bringing Discipline and Focus into Your Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.96 — 8,866 ratings — published 2006
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The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.46 — 8,158 ratings — published
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.96 — 124,687 ratings — published 2002
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The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,963 ratings — published 2021
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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.30 — 334,404 ratings — published 2018
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Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.95 — 16,137 ratings — published 2019
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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 mastery)
avg rating 4.12 — 83,915 ratings — published 2019
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The Laws of Human Nature The Laws of Human Nature (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.33 — 32,230 ratings — published 2018
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The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 8,737 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 352,403 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 474,819 ratings — published 1997
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
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avg rating 4.19 — 22,493 ratings — published 2014
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.88 — 95,542 ratings — published 2011
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Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto) Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.08 — 73,707 ratings — published 2001
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The Art of Work The Art of Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.89 — 4,208 ratings — published 2015
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 3.90 — 343,281 ratings — published 2007
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A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.93 — 65,204 ratings — published 1645
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Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.06 — 9,754 ratings — published 2010
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Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.24 — 38,083 ratings — published 2007
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Principles: Life and Work Principles: Life and Work (Audio CD)
by (shelved 3 times as mastery)
avg rating 4.09 — 71,649 ratings — published 2017
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“You must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work … You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That’s the secret of success.”
Chef Jiro

Allan Rufus
“Life is like a game of chess.
To win you have to make a move.
Knowing which move to make comes with IN-SIGHT
and knowledge, and by learning the lessons that are
acculated along the way.

We become each and every piece within the game called life!”
Allan Rufus, The Master's Sacred Knowledge

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