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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 1963 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,378,971 ratings — published 2018
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 1327 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,177,686 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 1251 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,459,792 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 — 836,024 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)
by (shelved 952 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 572,092 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 760 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 606,284 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 749 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 195,677 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 659 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 390,776 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 657 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 466,484 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 575 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 748,958 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)
by (shelved 539 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 539,469 ratings — published 1997
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 519 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 180,339 ratings — published 2006
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 517 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.91 — 339,805 ratings — published 2007
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 497 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 237,804 ratings — published 1999
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 494 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 916,563 ratings — published 1946
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 477 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 274,250 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 4.06 — 134,955 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)
by (shelved 443 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 153,674 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)
by (shelved 440 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.95 — 294,234 ratings — published 2013
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 427 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 882,087 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 414 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.30 — 326,715 ratings — published 2018
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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 405 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 481,935 ratings — published 2012
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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)
by (shelved 400 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.03 — 129,234 ratings — published 2020
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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 399 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 247,417 ratings — published 2012
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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 393 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 169,655 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 391 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 277,125 ratings — published 2009
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 389 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 518,028 ratings — published 1998
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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 380 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 221,883 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 357 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.28 — 348,796 ratings — published 2020
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 353 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 227,819 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 353 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,297 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 342 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.88 — 397,548 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 336 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 83,890 ratings — published 2001
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 327 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 145,997 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 325 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 100,957 ratings — published 1959
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 317 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 181,731 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 314 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,221 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 309 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.67 — 121,013 ratings — published 2018
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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 309 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.37 — 234,529 ratings — published 2017
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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 308 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 87,210 ratings — published 2012
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 308 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 91,181 ratings — published 2016
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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 307 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 76,568 ratings — published 1992
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 304 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,684,930 ratings — published 1988
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 301 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 150,660 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 4.34 — 299,538 ratings — published 2014
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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 295 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 103,149 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 294 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 488,744 ratings — published 1990
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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 294 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.07 — 51,526 ratings — published 2012
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 289 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.28 — 369,902 ratings — published 180
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 289 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 50,537 ratings — published 2012
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Nathaniel Branden
“We must become what we wish to teach.”
Nathaniel Branden, Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

Kazuo Ishiguro
“If you are under the impression you have already perfected yourself, you will never rise to the heights you are no doubt capable of.”
Kazuo Ishiguro, The Remains of the Day

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