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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 — 1,406,682 ratings — published 2018
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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)
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avg rating 3.86 — 1,478,358 ratings — published 2016
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 1,188,017 ratings — published 1936
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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 — 575,228 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 840,894 ratings — published 1989
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 612,864 ratings — published 2011
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 471,563 ratings — published 1997
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 546,576 ratings — published 1997
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 930,590 ratings — published 1946
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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 — 484,362 ratings — published 2012
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 306,099 ratings — published 2014
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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)
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avg rating 4.29 — 248,906 ratings — published 2012
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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)
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avg rating 4.16 — 197,731 ratings — published 2016
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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)
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avg rating 4.03 — 132,755 ratings — published 2020
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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)
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avg rating 3.90 — 158,625 ratings — published 2013
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 229,610 ratings — published 2010
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 242,169 ratings — published 1999
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.20 — 153,054 ratings — published 2007
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 181,779 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 117 times as self)
avg rating 3.95 — 295,965 ratings — published 2013
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 170,218 ratings — published 2001
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.05 — 136,148 ratings — published 2011
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 393,563 ratings — published 1937
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 377,621 ratings — published 180
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 887,546 ratings — published 2008
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.90 — 276,528 ratings — published 2018
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Unlock Your Deliverance: Keys to Freedom From Demonic Oppression Unlock Your Deliverance: Keys to Freedom From Demonic Oppression (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.28 — 10,093 ratings — published
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 224,581 ratings — published 2005
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A Gentle Reminder A Gentle Reminder (Paperback)
by (shelved 99 times as self)
avg rating 4.24 — 22,518 ratings — published 2021
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 98 times as self)
avg rating 3.96 — 240,223 ratings — published 2015
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 91,112 ratings — published 1990
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 96 times as self)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,188 ratings — published 2016
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 95 times as self)
avg rating 3.90 — 341,845 ratings — published 2007
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 93 times as self)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,728,944 ratings — published 1988
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 92 times as self)
avg rating 4.21 — 183,362 ratings — published 1984
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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 92 times as self)
avg rating 3.88 — 399,237 ratings — published 2010
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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 90 times as self)
avg rating 4.30 — 331,574 ratings — published 2018
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The Let Them Theory The Let Them Theory (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 89 times as self)
avg rating 3.99 — 343,058 ratings — published 2024
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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love (Hardcover)
by (shelved 89 times as self)
avg rating 4.12 — 132,018 ratings — published 2010
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.06 — 139,719 ratings — published 1995
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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 88 times as self)
avg rating 4.08 — 756,937 ratings — published 1997
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Hardcover)
by (shelved 87 times as self)
avg rating 4.36 — 237,086 ratings — published 2017
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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 85 times as self)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,185 ratings — published 2014
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 82 times as self)
avg rating 4.16 — 139,157 ratings — published 2021
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 81 times as self)
avg rating 4.26 — 51,051 ratings — published 2012
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 80 times as self)
avg rating 4.13 — 92,100 ratings — published 2016
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101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 78 times as self)
avg rating 3.72 — 78,441 ratings — published 2016
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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 78 times as self)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,748 ratings — published 1944
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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 75 times as self)
avg rating 4.27 — 358,739 ratings — published 2020
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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 75 times as self)
avg rating 4.33 — 225,226 ratings — published 2016
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