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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,193,737 ratings — published 1936
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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 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 333,960 ratings — published 2018
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Master Mind: The Key to Mental Power Development and Efficiency Master Mind: The Key to Mental Power Development and Efficiency (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 82 ratings — published 1913
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The Chimp Paradox: How Our Impulses and Emotions Can Determine Success and Happiness and How We Can Control Them The Chimp Paradox: How Our Impulses and Emotions Can Determine Success and Happiness and How We Can Control Them (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 3.98 — 24,965 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 616,411 ratings — published 2011
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 85,278 ratings — published 2002
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The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 17,155 ratings — published 1988
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 161,318 ratings — published 2013
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 761,406 ratings — published 1997
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The One Minute Manager The One Minute Manager (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 149,494 ratings — published 1981
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Can You See Me? Can You See Me? (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.25 — 5,301 ratings — published 2019
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 19,546 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Memory The Art of Memory (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,627 ratings — published 1966
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The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 425 ratings — published 2019
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Mathematics for Human Flourishing Mathematics for Human Flourishing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,440 ratings — published 2020
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.34 — 327,820 ratings — published 2000
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The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 906 ratings — published
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 198,819 ratings — published 2016
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,483 ratings — published 2009
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,426 ratings — published 2020
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The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 86,167 ratings — published
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The Great Mental Models Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry and Biology The Great Mental Models Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 2,271 ratings — published 2019
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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts (Audiobook)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 11,000 ratings — published 2018
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Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 15,595 ratings — published 2020
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 344,448 ratings — published 2019
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The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 22,686 ratings — published 2019
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The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.25 — 10,685 ratings — published 2017
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,782 ratings — published 2016
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The Lifetime Learner's Guide to Reading and Learning The Lifetime Learner's Guide to Reading and Learning (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.85 — 239 ratings — published
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Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 22,496 ratings — published 2020
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 154,244 ratings — published 2007
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Making a Good Brain Great: The Amen Clinic Program for Achieving and Sustaining Optimal Mental Performance Making a Good Brain Great: The Amen Clinic Program for Achieving and Sustaining Optimal Mental Performance (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,001 ratings — published 2005
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Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.81 — 25,268 ratings — published 2018
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.34 — 16,108 ratings — published 2019
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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.99 — 78,043 ratings — published 1995
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Projections: A Story of Human Emotions Projections: A Story of Human Emotions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 3.99 — 1,656 ratings — published 2021
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Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 17,769 ratings — published 2008
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 106,158 ratings — published 2015
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It's All in Your Head It's All in Your Head (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,607 ratings — published
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Tribe Of Mentors: Transformative Wisdom From Icons and Innovators to Help You Navigate Life's Challenges Tribe Of Mentors: Transformative Wisdom From Icons and Innovators to Help You Navigate Life's Challenges (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 18,157 ratings — published 2017
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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.32 — 10,059 ratings — published
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 244,481 ratings — published 1999
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The Fifth Agreement The Fifth Agreement (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.11 — 18,958 ratings — published 2009
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 115,065 ratings — published 1994
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,792 ratings — published 2014
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High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 13,620 ratings — published 2017
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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.22 — 98,731 ratings — published 1994
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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 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.04 — 21,348 ratings — published 2007
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Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as mental-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 77,014 ratings — published 1992
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Jonathan Haidt
“The key factor is the commitment required to make relationships work. When people are raised in a community that they cannot easily escape, they do what our ancestors have done for millions of years: They learn how to manage relationships, and how to manage themselves and their emotions in order to keep those precious relationships going. There are certainly many online communities that have found ways to create strong interpersonal commitments and a feeling of belonging. but in general, when children are raised in multiple mutating networks where they don't need to use their real names and they can quit with the click of a button, they are less likely to learn such skills.”
Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Jonathan Haidt
“Children need a great deal of free play to thrive. It’s an imperative that’s evident across all mammal species. The small scale challenged and setbacks that happen during play are like an inoculation that prepares children to face much larger challenges later.”
Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness

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