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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 — 1,401,659 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 — 1,186,147 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)
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avg rating 3.86 — 1,475,067 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 — 839,986 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 — 574,644 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 761 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.17 — 611,705 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 756 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 197,384 ratings — published 2016
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Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 664 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 393,066 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 661 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 470,553 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 577 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.09 — 755,471 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 — 545,286 ratings — published 1997
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 523 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 341,471 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 — 181,541 ratings — published 2006
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 928,007 ratings — published 1946
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 241,354 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 476 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 276,116 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 — 135,938 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 446 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.90 — 157,767 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 — 295,686 ratings — published 2013
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 426 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.19 — 886,523 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)
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avg rating 4.30 — 330,670 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)
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avg rating 4.07 — 483,942 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 405 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.03 — 132,137 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 402 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.29 — 248,641 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 394 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.00 — 170,106 ratings — published 2001
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Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 393 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 519,979 ratings — published 1998
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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 393 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.10 — 279,540 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 383 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.33 — 224,617 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 361 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 356,888 ratings — published 2020
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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 356 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.16 — 117,665 ratings — published 1944
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 355 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.24 — 229,322 ratings — published 2010
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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 — 398,920 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 339 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.87 — 84,290 ratings — published 2001
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 329 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.08 — 146,967 ratings — published 2016
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
by (shelved 323 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 101,326 ratings — published 1959
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 320 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.21 — 183,060 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 317 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.12 — 75,611 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 313 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.66 — 121,993 ratings — published 2018
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 310 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.13 — 91,946 ratings — published 2016
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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 4.36 — 236,594 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 3.89 — 87,569 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 307 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 76,794 ratings — published 1992
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The Alchemist The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 305 times as self-development)
avg rating 3.92 — 3,720,744 ratings — published 1988
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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 — 304,985 ratings — published 2014
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 299 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.20 — 152,636 ratings — published 2007
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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 296 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.27 — 490,889 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 295 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.06 — 51,839 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 293 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.15 — 104,002 ratings — published 2014
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Mastery Mastery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 291 times as self-development)
avg rating 4.26 — 50,967 ratings — published 2012
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 376,078 ratings — published 180
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“Life has a tendency to provide a person with what they need in order to grow. Our beliefs, what we value in life, provide the roadmap for the type of life that we experience. A period of personal unhappiness reveals that our values are misplaced and we are on the wrong path. Unless a person changes their values and ideas, they will continue to experience discontentment.”
Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls

Sukant Ratnakar
“Do not get obsolete like an old technology, keep innovating yourself.”
Sukant Ratnakar, Open the Windows

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