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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 3196 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,431,851 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 — 846,184 ratings — published 1989
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 2186 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,198,476 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 1913 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,493,992 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)
by (shelved 1602 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 578,583 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1190 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 619,401 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 1164 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 199,908 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 1137 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 396,710 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 1038 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 553,001 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 1029 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 250,214 ratings — published 2012
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1024 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 183,164 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 986 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 476,461 ratings — published 1997
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 959 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.05 — 137,284 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 941 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 297,430 ratings — published 2013
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 930 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 344,507 ratings — published 2007
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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 — 486,614 ratings — published 2012
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 874 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 231,242 ratings — published 2010
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 816 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 148,371 ratings — published 2016
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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 814 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 170,811 ratings — published 2001
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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 — 892,807 ratings — published 2008
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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 802 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 765,283 ratings — published 1997
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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 — 278,441 ratings — published 2018
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 790 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 943,776 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 776 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 283,484 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 691 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 229,243 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 684 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 335,905 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 676 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 68,621 ratings — published 2010
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 662 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 246,358 ratings — published 1999
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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 650 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.89 — 88,023 ratings — published 2012
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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 648 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 400,590 ratings — published 2010
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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 629 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 163,454 ratings — published 2013
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 613 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.96 — 241,878 ratings — published 2015
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 601 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 185,357 ratings — published 1984
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 586 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 142,269 ratings — published 2021
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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 580 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 105,264 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 575 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 76,145 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 84,912 ratings — published 2001
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 567 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,727 ratings — published 1959
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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 564 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 158,195 ratings — published 2021
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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 562 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 493,671 ratings — published 1990
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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 543 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 140,683 ratings — published 1995
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 539 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 91,819 ratings — published 1990
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 536 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 92,929 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 533 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 127,845 ratings — published 2009
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 533 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 522,616 ratings — published 1998
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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 532 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.05 — 99,516 ratings — published 2019
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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 531 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 368,548 ratings — published 2020
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 527 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 384,480 ratings — published 180
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 516 times as personal-development)
avg rating 3.96 — 124,816 ratings — published 2002
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 513 times as personal-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 155,323 ratings — published 2007
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Idowu Koyenikan
“Let your creative and imaginative mind run freely; it will take you places you never dreamed of and provide breakthroughs that others once thought were impossible.”
― Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability

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

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