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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 — 1,424,209 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 1,195,144 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 1259 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,489,518 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)
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avg rating 4.16 — 844,315 ratings — published 1989
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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 — 577,402 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 769 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 617,332 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 766 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 199,114 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 669 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 395,594 ratings — published 1937
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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 669 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 474,965 ratings — published 1997
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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 578 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 762,565 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 — 551,101 ratings — published 1997
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 524 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 343,372 ratings — published 2007
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 521 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 182,701 ratings — published 2006
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 508 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 939,642 ratings — published 1946
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 245,049 ratings — published 1999
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 479 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 277,836 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 136,915 ratings — published 2011
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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 — 161,991 ratings — published 2013
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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)
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avg rating 3.95 — 296,986 ratings — published 2013
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 424 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 891,042 ratings — published 2008
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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 423 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 334,534 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 134,969 ratings — published 2020
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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 409 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 485,840 ratings — published 2012
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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 401 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 249,804 ratings — published 2012
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 396 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 521,920 ratings — published 1998
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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 — 170,573 ratings — published 2001
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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 396 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 282,131 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 390 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 227,648 ratings — published 2016
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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 367 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 365,444 ratings — published 2020
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 357 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 230,681 ratings — published 2010
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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 357 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 118,062 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 345 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 400,127 ratings — published 2010
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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 342 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,731 ratings — published 2001
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 332 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 147,954 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 327 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,588 ratings — published 1959
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 321 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 184,565 ratings — published 1984
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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 319 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,993 ratings — published 2012
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 315 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 92,659 ratings — published 2016
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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 314 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.66 — 123,021 ratings — published 2018
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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 309 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.89 — 87,904 ratings — published 2012
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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 309 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 77,048 ratings — published 1992
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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 308 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.36 — 238,766 ratings — published 2017
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 305 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,756,701 ratings — published 1988
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 302 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 154,571 ratings — published 2007
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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)
by (shelved 299 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 310,060 ratings — published 2014
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So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 298 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 52,211 ratings — published 2012
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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 298 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,926 ratings — published 2014
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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 295 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 492,944 ratings — published 1990
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 293 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 382,780 ratings — published 180
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 293 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 51,367 ratings — published 2012
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Rodolfo  Costa
“Take responsibility for your own happiness, do not expect people or things to bring you happiness, or you could be disappointed.”
Rodolfo Costa, Advice My Parents Gave Me: and Other Lessons I Learned from My Mistakes

Mahatma Gandhi
“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves.”
Mahatma Gandhi

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