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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)
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avg rating 4.31 — 1,410,638 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 — 841,609 ratings — published 1989
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 2171 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,189,554 ratings — published 1936
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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 1895 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,480,961 ratings — published 2016
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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)
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avg rating 4.13 — 575,669 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1178 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 613,871 ratings — published 2011
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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 1156 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 198,002 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 1118 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 393,957 ratings — published 1937
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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 1029 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 547,544 ratings — published 1997
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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 1027 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 249,086 ratings — published 2012
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1023 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 181,953 ratings — published 2006
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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 972 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 472,305 ratings — published 1997
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 956 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.05 — 136,290 ratings — published 2011
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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 939 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 296,154 ratings — published 2013
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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)
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avg rating 4.07 — 484,651 ratings — published 2012
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
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avg rating 3.90 — 342,127 ratings — published 2007
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 229,845 ratings — published 2010
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 812 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 170,280 ratings — published 2001
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 810 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,330 ratings — published 2016
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 805 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 888,322 ratings — published 2008
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 791 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 276,807 ratings — published 2018
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 786 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 932,553 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 785 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 758,138 ratings — published 1997
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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 775 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 280,464 ratings — published 2009
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Paperback)
by (shelved 683 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 225,726 ratings — published 2016
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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 681 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 332,255 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 672 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 68,200 ratings — published 2010
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 660 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 242,806 ratings — published 1999
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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 649 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 399,436 ratings — published 2010
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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 648 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.89 — 87,705 ratings — published 2012
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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 612 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 159,359 ratings — published 2013
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 610 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.96 — 240,408 ratings — published 2015
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 183,587 ratings — published 1984
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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 577 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,336 ratings — published 2014
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 574 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 139,637 ratings — published 2021
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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 574 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,460 ratings — published 2001
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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 573 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,744 ratings — published 2012
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 568 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,349 ratings — published 1959
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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 559 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 491,668 ratings — published 1990
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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (Hardcover)
by (shelved 556 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 156,482 ratings — published 2021
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Hardcover)
by (shelved 538 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 139,881 ratings — published 1995
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 536 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 91,174 ratings — published 1990
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 536 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 520,749 ratings — published 1998
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 532 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 92,202 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 532 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,254 ratings — published 2009
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Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 528 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.05 — 98,912 ratings — published 2019
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 524 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 378,760 ratings — published 180
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 512 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.96 — 123,322 ratings — published 2002
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 510 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 153,381 ratings — published 2007
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The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 503 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 360,168 ratings — published 2020
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Idowu Koyenikan
“Whenever I am in a difficult situation where there seems to be no way out, I think about all the times I have been in such situations and say to myself, "I did it before, so I can do it again.”
Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability

John C. Maxwell
“if you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you.”
John C. Maxwell, Be a People Person

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