Motivation Books

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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
by (shelved 321 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.57 — 1,602 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 — 126,102 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 246 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,338,582 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 192 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.30 — 319,813 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 177 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 828,473 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 161 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,433,127 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 127 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 386,129 ratings — published 1937
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 122 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,162,321 ratings — published 1936
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 114 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,624,164 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 109 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.13 — 566,955 ratings — published 2012
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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 4.29 — 10,077 ratings — published
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 100 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 177,805 ratings — published 2006
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 91 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.87 — 514,412 ratings — published 1998
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Paperback)
by (shelved 86 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.09 — 737,084 ratings — published 1997
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 85 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.08 — 143,798 ratings — published 2016
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 82 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.37 — 895,650 ratings — published 1946
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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 79 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.10 — 272,652 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 — 537,813 ratings — published 2006
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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 75 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 291,458 ratings — published 2013
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 74 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.19 — 874,015 ratings — published 2008
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 68 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.97 — 120,022 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 66 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 192,225 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 66 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.26 — 100,273 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 — 82,986 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 56 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.89 — 185,433 ratings — published 1996
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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 55 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 76,119 ratings — published 1992
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The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 54 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.14 — 128,045 ratings — published 1952
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.08 — 231,385 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 52 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 101,426 ratings — published 2014
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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 51 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.67 — 118,962 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 66,972 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 51 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.15 — 458,009 ratings — published 1997
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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 50 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 116,518 ratings — published 1944
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 49 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.11 — 89,508 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 48 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.01 — 160,327 ratings — published 2017
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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 — 528,970 ratings — published 1997
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As a Man Thinketh As a Man Thinketh (Hardcover)
by (shelved 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.24 — 97,368 ratings — published 1902
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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 4.25 — 102,405 ratings — published 2015
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 47 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.91 — 336,640 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 3.90 — 86,507 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 — 6,391 ratings — published 2014
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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 44 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.39 — 47,753 ratings — published 2022
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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 — 236,444 ratings — published 2015
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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 44 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.13 — 74,455 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 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.93 — 30,333 ratings — published 2011
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Steve Jobs Steve Jobs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,368,568 ratings — published 2011
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The Last Lecture The Last Lecture (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 42 times as motivation)
avg rating 4.26 — 365,242 ratings — published 2008
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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 3.96 — 1,714 ratings — published 1995
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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 41 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.95 — 22,166 ratings — published 2013
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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 41 times as motivation)
avg rating 3.96 — 340,630 ratings — published 2012
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Zig Ziglar
“Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.”
Zig Ziglar, Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World

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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