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Books about Personal Development
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
by Bryan Lee O'Malley
A young man's misadventures in love, learning lessons of responsibility and maturity.
Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, he's in a rock band, he's "between jobs," and he's dating a cute high school girl. Nothing could possibly go wrong, unless a seriously ... (Barnes & Noble)
Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
by Dan Millman
A young man's spiritual journey of self-discovery, learning to find peace and fulfillment in life.
Dan is a world-class trampolining gymnast attending college at the University of California, Berkeley. The story begins when Dan experiences a series of nightmares, where he is in a dark lane. In ... (Wikipedia)
Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts—Becoming the Person You Want to Be
by Marshall Goldsmith
A guide to understanding and changing our behavior, with practical advice and real-life examples.
Bestselling author and one of the world’s foremost executive coaches, Marshall Goldsmith examines the emotional and psychological triggers that cause us to react and behave in certain preset, often ... (Goodreads)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
by Stephen R. Covey
A guide to creating lasting personal and professional success through developing timeless habits.
When Stephen Covey first released The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the book became an instant rage because people suddenly got up and took notice that their lives were headed off in the ... (Goodreads)
Open
by Andre Agassi
Autobiographical account of a tennis star's career, struggles, and personal growth.
From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Agassi’s incredibly rigorous ... (Goodreads)
What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful
by Marshall Goldsmith
A guide to becoming even more successful, offering strategies for personal and professional growth.
America's most sought-after executive coach shows how to climb the last few rungs of the ladder The corporate world is filled with executives, men and women who have worked hard for years to reach ... (Goodreads)
The Slight Edge
by Jeff Olson
A guide to unlocking potential and achieving success by making small, consistent changes.
The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. Learn why some people make ... (Goodreads)
Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!
by Tony Robbins
A guide to achieving personal success through self-mastery, understanding and cultivating the power of the mind.
Wake up and take control of your life! From the bestselling author of, Inner Strength,, Unlimited Power, and, MONEY,, Master the Game, Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak ... (Goodreads)
Scott Pilgrim, Volume 4: Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together
by Bryan Lee O'Malley
A slacker's journey to becoming a mature adult, with the help of his friends.
That’s right, folks! Put down the video game controller! Skip that rehearsal for your band! Make whatever sacrifices you must to those comic gods you hold so dear! Just make sure you’re ready because ... (Barnes & Noble)
Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.
by Brené Brown
An exploration of how to courageously confront hardship and use it to build strength and resilience.
Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability—the willingness to show ... (Goodreads)
Strengths Finder 2.0
by Tom Rath
Discover your top five strengths and learn how to leverage them for personal and professional success.
Do You Do What You Do Best Every Day? Chances are, you don't. From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to developing our strengths. To help people uncover ... (Goodreads)
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
A financial literacy guide that explores the power of financial education and investment.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his "rich dad" — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money ... (Goodreads)
The 4-Hour Workweek
by Timothy Ferriss
A guide to creating a lifestyle of financial and personal freedom by optimizing work and lifestyle.
What do you do? Tim Ferriss has trouble answering the question. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer: "I race motorcycles in Europe." "I ... (Goodreads)
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
A step-by-step guide to personal success and wealth creation.
This is the original 1937 version of Napoleon Hill's Classic Book: Think and Grow Rich . To the greatest extent possible, the text and formatting have been kept exactly the same as in the original ... (Goodreads)
The Science of Getting Rich
by Wallace D. Wattles
A manual on how to use the power of thought to manifest wealth and abundance.
As featured in the bestselling book, The Secret, here is the landmark guide to wealth creation republished with the classic essay “How to Get What You Want.” Wallace D. Wattles spent a lifetime ... (Goodreads)
Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success
by Napoleon Hill
A study of the psychology of success, overcoming self-defeating behavior to reach one's goals.
Napoleon Hill wrote this book in 1938, just after publication of his all-time bestseller, Think and Grow Rich . This powerful tale has never been published, considered too controversial by his family ... (Goodreads)
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
by Elaine N. Aron
A guide for highly sensitive people to understand and embrace their sensitivity, and navigate a world that can be overwhelming.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Are you a highly sensitive person? Discover how to better understand yourself and create a fuller, richer life with the help of a clinical psychologist. “To say this book ... (Barnes & Noble)
Principle-Centered Leadership
by Stephen R. Covey
A guide to developing leadership skills based on principles and values, rather than personality or charisma.
Learn the powerful principles Stephen R. Covey has taught to many of the world's top executives and most influential leaders. Align your organization's resources and structures to increase long-term ... (Goodreads)
Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement
by Anthony Robbins
Step-by-step guide to creating a life of success and fulfillment through mastery of one's own mind.
Anthony Robbins fornisce in questo libro un insieme di strumenti pratici tali da rendere l'individuo capace di iniziative concrete nonostante eventuali paure; e la capacità di fare tutto ciò che ... (Goodreads)
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
by Timothy Ferriss
Strategies and insights from top performers to help you reach your fullest potential.
The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1, New York Times, best-selling author of, The 4-Hour Workweek,.,, From the author:, , “For the last two years, I’ve interviewed more than 200 ... (Goodreads)
Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life
by William Deresiewicz
Critique of Ivy League education and its impact on students' personal growth and career prospects. Offers alternative paths to a fulfilling life.
As a professor at Yale, Bill Deresiewicz saw something that troubled him deeply. His students, some of the nation’s brightest minds, were adrift when it came to the big questions: how to think ... (Goodreads)
Your Erroneous Zones
by Wayne W. Dyer
A guide to liberating oneself from self-destructive thoughts and habits.
THE RECORD-BREAKING, #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER – OVER 35 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first book by Wayne Dyer, author of the multimillion-copy bestseller, Pulling Your Own Strings, and national ... (Goodreads)
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
by Jen Sincero
A guide to self-empowerment and creating a life of purpose and abundance.
Packed with humor, inspiration, and advice,, You Are a Badass, is the #1, New York Times, bestselling self-help book that teaches you how to get better without getting busted. In this refreshingly ... (Barnes & Noble)
Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible
by Brian Tracy
Strategies for setting and achieving goals, to help you reach your highest potential.
Based on more than 20 years of experience and 40 years of research, this book presents a practical, proven strategy for creating and meeting goals that has been used by more than 1 million people to ... (Goodreads)
Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?
by Seth Godin
Exploring how to unlock potential, create value and become indispensable to an organization.
In bestsellers such as Purple Cow and Tribes , Seth Godin taught readers how to make remarkable products and spread powerful ideas. But this book is about you—your choices, your future, and your ... (Goodreads)
The Master Key System
by Charles F. Haanel
A guide to unlocking the power of the mind and achieving success through positive thinking and visualization techniques.
The Master Key is here given to the world as a means of tapping the great Cosmic Intelligence and attracting from it that which corresponds to the ambitions, and aspirations of each reader. The ... (Goodreads)
First Things First
by Stephen R. Covey
A practical guide to finding balance and making time for what matters in life.
From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to prioritizing your personal and professional goals. I'm getting more done in ... (Goodreads)
The Secret
by Rhonda Byrne
A journey of self-empowerment, unlocking the power of positive thinking.
Alternate cover edition of, ISBN 9781582701707,. The worldwide bestselling phenomenon that has helped millions tap the power of the law that governs all our lives to create—intentionally and ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
by Josh Waitzkin
An inspiring story of how to attain excellence through the martial art of Tai Chi.
Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind ... (Goodreads)
The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success
by Andy Andrews
A journey of self-discovery and personal growth, identifying the power of making wise decisions.
National Bestseller—,New York Times,, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, What makes the difference between failure and success? The Traveler’s Gift offers a modern day parable of one ... (Goodreads)
Driven
by K. Bromberg
A young woman is hired to be a professional driver for a famous race car driver, but their relationship becomes more complicated than just employer-employee.
Alternate cover edition for 9780989450218 From, New York Times Bestselling, author K. Bromberg comes the first book in an unforgettable series about lust, love, redemption, and healing . . . Colton ... (Goodreads)
The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
by Robin S. Sharma
A fable about a lawyer's journey to enlightenment through the teachings of a monk.
The much-anticipated new book in the number 1 bestselling Monk series, a compelling and timely fable about living your best life in these complex times Published in over 46 languages, with more than ... (Goodreads)
The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better
by Gretchen Rubin
A framework to better understand yourself and others, and the best way to get along with different personalities.
In this groundbreaking analysis of personality type, bestselling author of, Better Than Before, and, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sacred Contracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential
by Caroline Myss
A spiritual exploration of self-discovery, uncovering the path to one's life purpose.
New York Times bestselling author and medical intuitive Caroline Myss has found that when people don’t understand their purpose in life the result can be depression, anxiety, fatigue, and eventually ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Compound Effect
by Darren Hardy
A blueprint for achieving success through small, incremental steps.
Do you want success? ,, More success than you have now? ,, And even more success than you ever imagined possible? ,, That is what this book is about. ,, Achieving it., , No gimmicks. No hyperbole. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Do the Work
by Steven Pressfield
A practical guide to overcoming resistance and completing creative projects. Encourages action and persistence in the face of self-doubt and fear.
Do the Work Our enemy is not lack of preparation; it's not the difficulty of the project, or the state of the marketplace or the emptiness of our bank account. The enemy is resistance. The enemy is ... (Goodreads)
The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency
by Melody Beattie
A daily meditation book for those struggling with codependency, offering guidance and support for letting go of unhealthy relationships and behaviors.
As the coronavirus pandemic affects our loved ones, our cherished communities, and our own health and wellbeing, we may be tempted to return to the caretaking and codependent behaviors we've worked ... (Goodreads)
One Day My Soul Just Opened Up: 40 Days and 40 Nights Toward Spiritual Strength and Personal Growth
by Iyanla Vanzant
A 40-day spiritual journey towards self-discovery and personal growth, filled with daily meditations and exercises.
“The most powerful spiritual healer, fixer, teacher on the planet.” —Oprah Winfrey From Iyanla Vanzant, the star of the hit Oprah Winfrey Network show, Iyanla: Fix My Life,, One Day My Soul Just ... (Barnes & Noble)
Way to Be!: 9 Ways To Be Happy And Make Something Of Your Life
by Gordon B. Hinckley
A guide to living a fulfilling life through simple yet powerful principles. Encourages readers to be kind, honest, and hardworking.
From one of the world's foremost spiritual leaders, an inspiring book that provides young adults and their parents with a game plan for leading a better life. This inspiring, upbeat, life-affirming ... (Goodreads)
Understood Betsy
by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
A young girl's journey of self-acceptance and growth, challenging her own limitations.
The story tells of Elizabeth Ann, a 9-year-old orphan girl who goes from a sheltered existence with her father's aunt Harriet and cousin Frances in the city, to living on a Vermont farm with her ... (Wikipedia)
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential
by John C. Maxwell
A guide to personal growth and development, outlining 15 laws to help individuals reach their full potential.
Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for ... (Goodreads)
Law of Success
by Napoleon Hill
A comprehensive guide to achieving success in life and business, based on interviews with successful people and Hill's own experiences.
Teaching, for the First Time in the History of the World, the True Philosophy upon which all Personal Success is Built.,“You Can Do It if You Believe You Can!”,THIS is a course on the fundamentals of ... (Goodreads)
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
by Jack Canfield
A comprehensive guide to personal success, providing practical advice and tips for achieving goals.
Jack Canfield, cocreator of the phenomenal bestselling, Chicken Soup for the Soul,® series, turns to the principles he's studied, taught, and lived for more than 30 years in this practical and ... (Goodreads)
Rise and Shine
by Anna Quindlen
A popular morning TV show host is fired after an on-air outburst, and her sister takes her in. The two must confront their past and present struggles.
A superb novel about two sisters, the true meaning of success, and the qualities in life that matter most. From Anna Quindlen, acclaimed author of Blessings, Black and Blue, and One True Thing, a ... (Goodreads)
How Full Is Your Bucket?
by Tom Rath
A simple yet powerful book that teaches us how to improve our relationships and increase our happiness by filling the emotional buckets of others.
An illustrated adaptation of the long-running bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? (more than 400,000 copies sold) for kids — told through the story of a boy who learns a valuable “bucket filling” ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM
by Hal Elrod
A system of habits to help you become the best version of yourself.
What if you could miraculously wake up tomorrow and any—or every area of your life was transformed? What would be different? Would you be happier? Healthier? More successful? In better shape? Would ... (Goodreads)
The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith
by Gabrielle Bernstein
A guide to help readers overcome fear and anxiety by embracing faith and spirituality.
Now in, tradepaper:, New York Times best-selling author offers simple prayers, affirmations, and exercises to support readers in releasing old thought systems and fears, and a return to peace. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
by Keith Ferrazzi
Guide to building successful relationships through networking, collaboration, and mentorship.
Do you want to get ahead in life? Climb the ladder to personal success? The secret, master networker Keith Ferrazzi claims, is in reaching out to other people. As Ferrazzi discovered early in life, ... (Goodreads)
The Pursuit of Happiness
by Douglas Kennedy
A man leaves his mundane life to travel the world, seeking happiness and fulfillment. But the journey is not without its challenges.
Manhattan, Thanksgiving eve, 1945. The war is over, and Eric Smythe’s party was in full swing. All his clever Greenwich Village friends were there. So too was his sister Sara, an independent, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life
by Maxwell Maltz
A guide to improving self-image and achieving goals by learning how to use the mind as a powerful tool.
Positive wisdom and helpful insights on how to be a successful person,Happiness and success are habits. So are failure and misery. But negative habits can be changed–and, Psycho-Cybernetics, shows ... (Goodreads)
Everything That Remains: A Memoir by the Minimalists
by Joshua Fields Millburn
A memoir about two friends who left their corporate jobs and embraced minimalism, finding happiness in simplicity and letting go of excess possessions.
What if everything you ever wanted isn't what you actually want? Twenty-something, suit-clad, and upwardly mobile, Joshua Fields Millburn thought he had everything anyone could ever want. Until he ... (Barnes & Noble)
Living History
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Autobiography of Hillary Rodham Clinton's life, from her childhood to her time as First Lady.
The Phenomenal #1 Worldwide Bestseller—With a New Afterword Hillary Rodham Clinton is known to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Yet few beyond her close friends and family have ever ... (Goodreads)
How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling
by Frank Bettger
A businessman's story of his journey from failure to success in sales.
A business classic endorsed by Dale Carnegie, How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling is for anyone whose job it is to sell. Whether you are selling houses or mutual funds, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types
by Don Richard Riso
Comprehensive guide to understanding the Enneagram, a personality typing system that combines psychology and spirituality for personal growth.
The first definitive guide to using the wisdom of the enneagram for spiritual and psychological growth The ancient symbol of the Enneagram has become one of today's most popular systems for ... (Goodreads)
The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime!
by M.J. DeMarco
A step-by-step guide to becoming a millionaire, exploring the secrets of wealth creation and financial freedom.
**, THE MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE: NOW AN INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER!, ** TRANSLATED IN OVER 15 LANGUAGES WORLDWIDE!, ,** UPDATED AND REFRESHED FOR THE BITCOIN / CRYPTO ERA!, Is the financial plan of ... (Barnes & Noble)
No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline
by Brian Tracy
An exploration of the power of self-discipline, and how it can help you achieve your goals.
Most people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler way: through self-discipline. No Excuses! shows you how you ... (Barnes & Noble)
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
by Jen Sincero
A practical guide to shifting one's mindset, developing confidence and creating financial success.
“A cheerful manifesto on removing obstacles between yourself and the income of your dreams.” —,New York Magazine,From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, You Are a Badass®, a life-changing ... (Barnes & Noble)
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
by Alex Harris
A call to rise above society's expectations and embrace challenge and responsibility.
A generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution." A growing movement of young people is rebelling against the low expectations of today's culture by choosing to "do hard things" for the glory of ... (Goodreads)
The Knight in Rusty Armor
by Robert Fisher
A knight's quest to rid himself of emotional armor and reconnect with his true self.
El caballero de la armadura oxidada trata de una fantasía adulta que simboliza nuestra ascensión por la montaña de la vida. Nos sentimos reflejados en el viaje del caballero, que está plagado de ... (Goodreads)
Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman [With 6 DVDs and Leader Guide, Member Book]
by Beth Moore
A Bible study on the life of Esther, exploring her courage and faith in the face of adversity.
Join Beth in an in-depth and very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. She peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of ... (Goodreads)
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
by Sean Covey
A guide to help teens become successful, by developing the right habits and attitudes.
Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World
by Chris Guillebeau
A guide to living an unconventional life and creating meaningful change in the world.
If you've ever thought, "There must be more to life than this," "The Art of Non-Conformity" is for you. Based on Chris Guillebeau's popular online manifesto "A Brief Guide to World Domination," "The ... (Goodreads)
The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery
by Miguel Ruiz
A guide to personal growth and self-mastery, based on ancient Toltec wisdom. The fifth agreement is to be skeptical but learn to listen.
In, The Four Agreements, , don Miguel Ruiz revealed how the process of our education, or "domestication," can make us forget the wisdom we were born with. Throughout our lives, we make many ... (Barnes & Noble)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families: Creating a Nurturing Family in a Turbulent World
by Stephen R. Covey
A guide to creating a strong and nurturing family unit through the implementation of seven effective habits.
In his first major work since The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving the problems–large and small, mundane and ... (Goodreads)
How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else
by Michael Gates Gill
A wealthy advertising executive loses everything and finds redemption working at Starbucks.
In his fifties, Michael Gates Gill had it all: a big house in the suburbs, a loving family, and a top job at an ad agency with a six-figure salary. By the time he turned sixty, he had lost everything ... (Goodreads)
Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream
by James Altucher
A guide to taking back control of one's life, using unconventional wisdom and personal power.
The world is changing. Markets have crashed. Jobs have disappeared. Industries have been disrupted and are being remade before our eyes. Everything we aspired to for “security,” everything we thought ... (Goodreads)
The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure
by Grant Cardone
An inspirational guide to achieving success, through a commitment to massive action.
Achieve "Massive Action" results and accomplish your business dreams! While most people operate with only three degrees of action-no action, retreat, or normal action-if you're after big goals, you ... (Goodreads)
Eisenhower in War and Peace
by Jean Edward Smith
Biography of Dwight Eisenhower's life, from World War II to the Cold War.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY, The Christian Science Monitor • St. Louis Post-Dispatch, In his magisterial bestseller FDR, Jean Edward Smith gave us a fresh, modern look at one of the ... (Goodreads)
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life
by Susan David
Learn to navigate life's challenges with emotional agility, a skill that allows us to adapt and grow in the face of difficulty.
The counterintuitive approach to achieving your true potential, heralded by the, Harvard Business Review, as a groundbreaking idea of the year. The path to fulfillment, whether at work or at home, is ... (Goodreads)
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
A self-help book that encourages readers to face their fears and take action towards their goals, despite feeling afraid.
Dynamic and inspirational, FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY is filled with concrete techniques to turn passivity into asssertiveness. Dr. Susan Jeffers, teaches you how to stop negative thinking ... (Goodreads)
جدد حياتك
by محمد الغزالي
A guide to developing a positive mindset and achieving personal growth.
«فى هذا الكتاب مقارنة بين تعاليم الإسلام كما وصلت إلينا، وبين أصدق ما وصلت إليه حضارة الغرب فى أدب النفس والسلوك فى محاولة للكشف عن روعة التقارب وصدق التطابق» .. هذه بعض كلمات المؤلف التى عبر بها عن ... (Goodreads)
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