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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 265 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,403,127 ratings — published 2018
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 230 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,723,211 ratings — published 1988
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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 203 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,475,994 ratings — published 2016
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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 192 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.16 — 840,249 ratings — published 1989
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 170 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.87 — 520,110 ratings — published 1998
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 167 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,186,682 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 153 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.30 — 330,936 ratings — published 2018
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 141 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.16 — 393,223 ratings — published 1937
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The Secret (The Secret, #1) The Secret (The Secret, #1)
by (shelved 131 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.74 — 545,903 ratings — published 2006
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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
by (shelved 127 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,641 ratings — published 2023
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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 118 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.09 — 755,894 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 105 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.95 — 295,762 ratings — published 2013
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The Last Lecture The Last Lecture (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 105 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.26 — 368,002 ratings — published 2008
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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 100 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.28 — 10,089 ratings — published
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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 93 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.01 — 164,985 ratings — published 2017
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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 92 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.88 — 188,938 ratings — published 1996
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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 92 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.13 — 574,812 ratings — published 2012
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 86 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.37 — 928,776 ratings — published 1946
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 85 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.19 — 886,830 ratings — published 2008
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Girl Wash your Face Girl Wash your Face (Hardcover)
by (shelved 83 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.57 — 275,517 ratings — published 2018
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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 78 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.19 — 545,675 ratings — published 1997
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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson (Paperback)
by (shelved 77 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,260,533 ratings — published 1997
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Hardcover)
by (shelved 76 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,144 ratings — published 2009
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 72 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,348 ratings — published 1959
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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 64 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.15 — 470,845 ratings — published 1997
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 60 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.96 — 240,070 ratings — published 2015
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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 60 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.09 — 279,710 ratings — published 2009
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The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 56 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.14 — 129,748 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 56 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.15 — 76,813 ratings — published 1992
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 56 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.90 — 341,577 ratings — published 2007
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As a Man Thinketh As a Man Thinketh (Hardcover)
by (shelved 55 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.23 — 98,943 ratings — published 1902
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The Richest Man in Babylon The Richest Man in Babylon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 55 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.23 — 251,892 ratings — published 1926
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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 55 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,696 ratings — published 1944
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 54 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.88 — 399,010 ratings — published 2010
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 54 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.09 — 181,606 ratings — published 2006
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 54 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.24 — 229,405 ratings — published 2010
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.86 — 278,493 ratings — published 1970
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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 52 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.94 — 270,884 ratings — published
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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 51 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.29 — 248,716 ratings — published 2012
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 51 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.07 — 484,063 ratings — published 2012
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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 49 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.66 — 122,055 ratings — published 2018
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The Happiness Project The Happiness Project (Hardcover)
by (shelved 48 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.65 — 183,527 ratings — published 2009
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.07 — 241,611 ratings — published 1999
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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 45 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.16 — 197,488 ratings — published 2016
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The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for? The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for? (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.98 — 297,336 ratings — published 2002
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Fierce Love: Creating a Love that Lasts―One Conversation at a Time Fierce Love: Creating a Love that Lasts―One Conversation at a Time (Audio CD)
by (shelved 44 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.28 — 6,866 ratings — published 2022
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Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 44 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.77 — 93,100 ratings — published 2019
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.96 — 123,005 ratings — published 2002
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Just Love Her Just Love Her (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 43 times as motivational)
avg rating 4.30 — 5,656 ratings — published
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
by (shelved 43 times as motivational)
avg rating 3.96 — 629,632 ratings — published 2005
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Steve Maraboli
“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”
Steve Maraboli

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

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