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Non-fiction in Self-Improvement

11 wonderful books about Self-Improvement.

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Self-help

Samuel Smiles

The precursor of today's motivational and self-help literature. Its vision is significantly more cosmopolitan than that of most books in a still-expanding genre.

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4.1 | (167 reviews)
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Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway

How to be more confident

Susan J. Jeffers

Dynamic techniques for turning fear, indecision, and anger into power, action, and love

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4.4 | (2,100 reviews)
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How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie

A classic that has improved and transformed the professional and personal and lives of millions

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4.7 | (14,500 reviews)
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The Magic Of Thinking Big

David Schwartz

A comprehensive and practical guide to successful living

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4.6 | (18,252 reviews)
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The Power of Positive Thinking

Special Edition

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

'you do not need to be defeated by anything, ... you can have peace of mind, improved health, and a never-ceasing flow of energy.'

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4.4 | (22,500 reviews)
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

Stephen R. Covey

New York Times bestseller — over 25 million copies sold — The No. 1 Most Influential Business Book of the 20th Century

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4.7 | (15,314 reviews)
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Unlimited Power

The New Science of Personal Achievement

Anthony Robbins

'Tony's power is superhuman . . . He is a catalyst for getting people to change' - Oprah Winfrey

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4.5 | (3,900 reviews)
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Easy Way to Stop Smoking

Do Not Stop Smoking Until You've Read This Book

Allen Carr

Free yourself from the 'nicotine trap' without having to use willpower

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4.6 | (367 reviews)
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The New Psychology of Winning

Top Qualities of a 21st Century Winner

Denis Waitley

Timeless and timely advice on how to apply his philosophy to the digital age and attain personal and professional excellence today

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4.6 | (108 reviews)
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Think and Grow Rich

Napoleon Hill

Advice on careers & achieving success

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4.2 | (309.7K reviews)

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