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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.55 — 1,644 ratings — published 2023
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 269 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,287 ratings — published 2009
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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 252 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,412,960 ratings — published 2018
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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 198 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.30 — 332,644 ratings — published 2018
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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 181 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 842,047 ratings — published 1989
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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 163 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,482,471 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 132 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 394,187 ratings — published 1937
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 127 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,190,471 ratings — published 1936
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 115 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,738,929 ratings — published 1988
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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 110 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.13 — 575,950 ratings — published 2012
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 105 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 182,090 ratings — published 2006
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Unlock Your Deliverance: Keys to Freedom From Demonic Oppression Unlock Your Deliverance: Keys to Freedom From Demonic Oppression (Paperback)
by (shelved 104 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.28 — 10,103 ratings — published
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 92 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.87 — 521,005 ratings — published 1998
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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 — 147,422 ratings — published 2016
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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 87 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.08 — 758,908 ratings — published 1997
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 85 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.37 — 933,688 ratings — published 1946
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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 80 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 296,298 ratings — published 2013
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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (Hardcover)
by (shelved 78 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 280,706 ratings — published 2009
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The Secret (The Secret, #1) The Secret (The Secret, #1)
by (shelved 76 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.74 — 547,100 ratings — published 2006
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 73 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.19 — 888,753 ratings — published 2008
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 71 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.96 — 123,399 ratings — published 2002
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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 70 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 198,167 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 68 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,396 ratings — published 1959
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Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,517 ratings — published 2001
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny (Paperback)
by (shelved 61 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.88 — 189,597 ratings — published 1996
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.07 — 243,181 ratings — published 1999
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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 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,444 ratings — published 2014
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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 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 472,765 ratings — published 1997
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The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.14 — 130,011 ratings — published 1952
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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 52 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 76,926 ratings — published 1992
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The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 51 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.21 — 68,254 ratings — published 2010
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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,861 ratings — published 1944
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The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life (ebook)
by (shelved 50 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.66 — 122,515 ratings — published 2018
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.10 — 91,241 ratings — published 1990
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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 49 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.01 — 165,490 ratings — published 2017
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As a Man Thinketh As a Man Thinketh (Hardcover)
by (shelved 48 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.23 — 99,181 ratings — published 1902
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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 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.19 — 548,139 ratings — published 1997
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Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.38 — 50,271 ratings — published 2022
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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 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.24 — 105,792 ratings — published 2015
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.90 — 342,313 ratings — published 2007
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The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 46 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.89 — 87,746 ratings — published 2012
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The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power (Hardcover)
by (shelved 45 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,432 ratings — published 2014
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The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results (Hardcover)
by (shelved 45 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,780 ratings — published 2012
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 44 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.96 — 240,534 ratings — published 2015
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The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.03 — 133,521 ratings — published 2020
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Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable (Tim Grover Winning Series) Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable (Tim Grover Winning Series)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 22,895 ratings — published 2013
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The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure (Hardcover)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.93 — 30,766 ratings — published 2011
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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)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.97 — 350,187 ratings — published 2012
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Steve Jobs Steve Jobs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,389,617 ratings — published 2011
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Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,762 ratings — published 1995
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Roy T. Bennett
“Keep Going

Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.”
Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

Thomas Jefferson
“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.”
Thomas Jefferson

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