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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.55 — 1,656 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 272 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,932 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 255 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,434,405 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 204 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.30 — 336,472 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)
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avg rating 4.16 — 846,719 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 164 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,495,454 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 — 396,992 ratings — published 1937
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 128 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,199,494 ratings — published 1936
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 116 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,771,886 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 — 578,896 ratings — published 2012
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 106 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 183,277 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 — 10,112 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 — 522,855 ratings — published 1998
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 92 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.08 — 148,495 ratings — published 2016
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 87 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.37 — 945,202 ratings — published 1946
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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 — 766,185 ratings — published 1997
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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 — 297,583 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 — 283,870 ratings — published 2009
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The Secret (The Secret, #1) The Secret (The Secret, #1)
by (shelved 78 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.74 — 549,494 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 — 893,309 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 — 124,996 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 4.15 — 200,156 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 — 101,762 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 — 84,978 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 — 190,949 ratings — published 1996
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 56 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.07 — 246,824 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 54 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 105,382 ratings — published 2014
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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 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.21 — 68,688 ratings — published 2010
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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 — 476,945 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 — 130,441 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 — 77,200 ratings — published 1992
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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 — 118,241 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 — 123,487 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 — 91,899 ratings — published 1990
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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 49 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.38 — 50,994 ratings — published 2022
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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 — 166,650 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 — 99,702 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 — 553,654 ratings — published 1997
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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 — 106,773 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 — 344,805 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 — 88,068 ratings — published 2012
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 45 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.96 — 242,048 ratings — published 2015
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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 — 6,461 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 — 76,211 ratings — published 2012
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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 43 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.93 — 30,923 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 43 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.97 — 354,926 ratings — published 2012
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Steve Jobs Steve Jobs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 43 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,396,207 ratings — published 2011
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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 — 136,429 ratings — published 2020
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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 — 1,772 ratings — published 1995
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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 41 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.29 — 250,353 ratings — published 2012
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Roy T. Bennett
“More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life

Roy T. Bennett
“Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life

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