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How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World
by Harry Browne • 1973
Don't change the government. Change the mental traps that are keeping you in a cage.
4.06
2k+
How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World Summary
How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World 89%
Don't change the government. Change the mental traps that are keeping you in a cage.
by Harry Browne 1973
4.06
2k+ ratings
The Menu
by Aaron Clarey • 2022
Marriage is no longer guaranteed. The practical path to purpose and fulfillment without it.
4.05
188
The Menu Summary
The Menu 89%
Marriage is no longer guaranteed. The practical path to purpose and fulfillment without it.
by Aaron Clarey 2022
4.05
188 ratings
Reconnaissance Man
by Aaron Clarey • 2016
Skip college, drive the country, and find where you belong before committing your life.
4.18
143
Reconnaissance Man Summary
Reconnaissance Man 89%
Skip college, drive the country, and find where you belong before committing your life.
by Aaron Clarey 2016
4.18
143 ratings
What It Takes To Be Free
by Darius Foroux • 2019
Twelve principles that break obligation, guilt, and debt, so you can finally run your own life.
4.10
700
What It Takes To Be Free Summary
What It Takes To Be Free 89%
Twelve principles that break obligation, guilt, and debt, so you can finally run your own life.
by Darius Foroux 2019
4.10
700 ratings
Master Your Success
by Thibaut Meurisse • 2020
You can't outsource your life. Taking it back requires owning everything that got you here.
4.48
189
Master Your Success Summary
Master Your Success 88%
You can't outsource your life. Taking it back requires owning everything that got you here.
by Thibaut Meurisse 2020
4.48
189 ratings
How to Change the World
by John-Paul Flintoff • 2012
Find your reason, start small, and go first: how ordinary people actually change the world.
3.73
942
How to Change the World Summary
How to Change the World 88%
Find your reason, start small, and go first: how ordinary people actually change the world.
by John-Paul Flintoff 2012
3.73
942 ratings
The Book of Mistakes
by Skip Prichard • 2018
What if you stopped chasing someone else's definition of success and started designing your own?
4.16
734
The Book of Mistakes Summary
The Book of Mistakes 88%
What if you stopped chasing someone else's definition of success and started designing your own?
by Skip Prichard 2018
4.16
734 ratings
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle
by Jim Rohn • 1991
Your philosophy and attitude shape every result; here is the internal work most self-help skips.
4.41
2k+
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle Summary
The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle 88%
Your philosophy and attitude shape every result; here is the internal work most self-help skips.
by Jim Rohn 1991
4.41
2k+ ratings
The Psychology of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1969
Self-esteem has two parts, and feeling good about yourself is neither of them.
3.93
986
The Psychology of Self-Esteem Summary
The Psychology of Self-Esteem 88%
Self-esteem has two parts, and feeling good about yourself is neither of them.
by Nathaniel Branden 1969
3.93
986 ratings
Drawing Out the Dragons
by James A. Owen • 2011
An illustrator's hard-won proof: the life you want is built one difficult choice at a time.
4.50
440
Drawing Out the Dragons Summary
Drawing Out the Dragons 88%
An illustrator's hard-won proof: the life you want is built one difficult choice at a time.
by James A. Owen 2011
4.50
440 ratings
Choices
by Melody Beattie • 2002
The tool you forgot you had: your next choice, and why it defines everything.
4.13
319
Choices Summary
Choices 88%
The tool you forgot you had: your next choice, and why it defines everything.
by Melody Beattie 2002
4.13
319 ratings
Empowering Women
by Louise L. Hay • 1996
Why women stay quiet and how to reclaim your voice, your health, and your money.
3.99
2k+
Empowering Women Summary
Empowering Women 88%
Why women stay quiet and how to reclaim your voice, your health, and your money.
by Louise L. Hay 1996
3.99
2k+ ratings
Practical Anarchism
by Shuli Branson • 2022
Steal back your time, break up with what drains you, and build a life outside capitalism.
3.94
298
Practical Anarchism Summary
Practical Anarchism 88%
Steal back your time, break up with what drains you, and build a life outside capitalism.
by Shuli Branson 2022
3.94
298 ratings
Honoring the Self
by Nathaniel Branden • 1983
Why success feels hollow: real confidence is built on a daily choice, not on achievement.
4.20
737
Honoring the Self Summary
Honoring the Self 88%
Why success feels hollow: real confidence is built on a daily choice, not on achievement.
by Nathaniel Branden 1983
4.20
737 ratings
Action!
by Robert J. Ringer • 2004
A single motion beats a thousand plans. The action-first playbook for results.
4.10
130
Action! Summary
Action! 88%
A single motion beats a thousand plans. The action-first playbook for results.
by Robert J. Ringer 2004
4.10
130 ratings
Reveille for Radicals
by Saul D. Alinsky • 1946
Democracy requires organized conflict and leaders from the bottom. A 1946 manual, still unheeded.
3.84
589
Reveille for Radicals Summary
Reveille for Radicals 88%
Democracy requires organized conflict and leaders from the bottom. A 1946 manual, still unheeded.
by Saul D. Alinsky 1946
3.84
589 ratings
How to Begin
by Michael Bungay Stanier • 2022
Your next big goal: thrilling to you, useful to the world, and just frightening enough.
3.65
880
How to Begin Summary
How to Begin 88%
Your next big goal: thrilling to you, useful to the world, and just frightening enough.
by Michael Bungay Stanier 2022
3.65
880 ratings
Why We Do What We Do
by Edward L. Deci • 1995
Rewards can backfire, pressure stifles: why supporting autonomy is the key to self-motivation.
3.96
2k+
Why We Do What We Do Summary
Why We Do What We Do 88%
Rewards can backfire, pressure stifles: why supporting autonomy is the key to self-motivation.
by Edward L. Deci 1995
3.96
2k+ ratings
You Do You
by Sarah Knight • 2017
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
3.62
8k+
You Do You Summary
You Do You 88%
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
by Sarah Knight 2017
3.62
8k+ ratings
The Art of Self-Directed Learning
by Blake Boles • 2014
No classroom, no curriculum, no waiting: design your own education and make it pay.
3.94
442
The Art of Self-Directed Learning Summary
The Art of Self-Directed Learning 88%
No classroom, no curriculum, no waiting: design your own education and make it pay.
by Blake Boles 2014
3.94
442 ratings
Just Shut Up and Do It
by Brian Tracy • 2016
Why writing down ten goals and circling one beats every elaborate planning system.
4.07
2k+
Just Shut Up and Do It Summary
Just Shut Up and Do It 88%
Why writing down ten goals and circling one beats every elaborate planning system.
by Brian Tracy 2016
4.07
2k+ ratings
I Don't Want To Grow Up
by Scott Stillman • 2021
The default script is a trap. Here is the escape: simplify, follow instinct, and let adventure lead.
4.08
2k+
I Don't Want To Grow Up Summary
I Don't Want To Grow Up 88%
The default script is a trap. Here is the escape: simplify, follow instinct, and let adventure lead.
by Scott Stillman 2021
4.08
2k+ ratings
Demanding the Impossible
by Peter H. Marshall • 1992
Self-rule predates the state. Anarchist thought from ancient Taoism to the modern era.
4.12
1k+
Demanding the Impossible Summary
Demanding the Impossible 88%
Self-rule predates the state. Anarchist thought from ancient Taoism to the modern era.
by Peter H. Marshall 1992
4.12
1k+ ratings
Outwitting the Devil
by Napoleon Hill • 2011
One quiet habit hands the Devil 98 of 100 lives. Seven principles for taking it back.
4.25
22k+
Outwitting the Devil Summary
Outwitting the Devil 88%
One quiet habit hands the Devil 98 of 100 lives. Seven principles for taking it back.
by Napoleon Hill 2011
4.25
22k+ ratings
My Autobiography
by Charlie Chaplin • 2003
The root of all misery is trying to control others. The remedy is a single mental shift.
4.03
8k+
My Autobiography Summary
My Autobiography 88%
The root of all misery is trying to control others. The remedy is a single mental shift.
by Charlie Chaplin 2003
4.03
8k+ ratings
The Heart To Start
by David Kadavy • 2017
Procrastination isn't laziness. It's ego. The fix is embracing terrible first drafts.
4.16
1k+
The Heart To Start Summary
The Heart To Start 88%
Procrastination isn't laziness. It's ego. The fix is embracing terrible first drafts.
by David Kadavy 2017
4.16
1k+ ratings
Pushing to the Front or Success Under Difficulties
by Orison Swett Marden • 1894
Talent is common. Character is not. The 1894 classic on building the one thing that outlasts luck.
4.31
198
Pushing to the Front or Success Under Difficulties Summary
Pushing to the Front or Success Under Difficulties 88%
Talent is common. Character is not. The 1894 classic on building the one thing that outlasts luck.
by Orison Swett Marden 1894
4.31
198 ratings
The Power of Saying No
by Vanessa Patrick • 2023
Why saying no feels terrible and the values-first method that makes it stick.
3.50
260
The Power of Saying No Summary
The Power of Saying No 88%
Why saying no feels terrible and the values-first method that makes it stick.
by Vanessa Patrick 2023
3.50
260 ratings
Anti-Time Management
by Richie Norton • 2022
Stop managing minutes. Start designing a life where your income, attention, and values align.
3.55
266
Anti-Time Management Summary
Anti-Time Management 88%
Stop managing minutes. Start designing a life where your income, attention, and values align.
by Richie Norton 2022
3.55
266 ratings
Why Your Life Sucks
by Alan Cohen • 2002
Letting everyone else steer leaves life hollow. Here is how to take the wheel back.
3.87
988
Why Your Life Sucks Summary
Why Your Life Sucks 88%
Letting everyone else steer leaves life hollow. Here is how to take the wheel back.
by Alan Cohen 2002
3.87
988 ratings
Self-Reliance and Other Essays
by Ralph Waldo Emerson • 1844
Your inner voice is universal truth, and conformity is the only thing that can stop it.
4.12
21k+
Self-Reliance and Other Essays Summary
Self-Reliance and Other Essays 88%
Your inner voice is universal truth, and conformity is the only thing that can stop it.
by Ralph Waldo Emerson 1844
4.12
21k+ ratings
Loud
by Drew Afualo • 2024
A blueprint for living loud, reclaiming 'mean,' and making misogyny face consequences.
4.29
26k+
Loud Summary
Loud 88%
A blueprint for living loud, reclaiming 'mean,' and making misogyny face consequences.
by Drew Afualo 2024
4.29
26k+ ratings
Springboard
by G. Richard Shell • 2013
Your family and culture handed you a script for success. Here is how to rewrite it.
3.95
626
Springboard Summary
Springboard 88%
Your family and culture handed you a script for success. Here is how to rewrite it.
by G. Richard Shell 2013
3.95
626 ratings
Chop Wood Carry Water
by Joshua Medcalf • 2015
Greatness is built in the daily grind, not the spotlight. Learn to train there.
4.09
9k+
Chop Wood Carry Water Summary
Chop Wood Carry Water 88%
Greatness is built in the daily grind, not the spotlight. Learn to train there.
by Joshua Medcalf 2015
4.09
9k+ ratings
Live the Life You Love
by Barbara Sher • 1996
Ten steps to a life you love, designed around what moves you specifically, not generic willpower.
3.85
409
Live the Life You Love Summary
Live the Life You Love 88%
Ten steps to a life you love, designed around what moves you specifically, not generic willpower.
by Barbara Sher 1996
3.85
409 ratings
You On Top
by Kate White • 2007
A no-hesitation guide to owning your power from the bedroom to the boardroom.
3.48
104
You On Top Summary
You On Top 88%
A no-hesitation guide to owning your power from the bedroom to the boardroom.
by Kate White 2007
3.48
104 ratings
The Art Of Being Ruthless
by Michael Sloan • 2016
Redefine ruthlessness as self-mastery, quit people-pleasing, and master healthy confrontation.
4.18
233
The Art Of Being Ruthless Summary
The Art Of Being Ruthless 88%
Redefine ruthlessness as self-mastery, quit people-pleasing, and master healthy confrontation.
by Michael Sloan 2016
4.18
233 ratings
The Seven Decisions
by Andy Andrews • 2014
Seven choices that break the loops of blame, hesitation, and giving up too soon.
4.30
1k+
The Seven Decisions Summary
The Seven Decisions 88%
Seven choices that break the loops of blame, hesitation, and giving up too soon.
by Andy Andrews 2014
4.30
1k+ ratings
Our Kids
by Robert D. Putnam • 2015
1% daily improvement yields a 365% annual gain, but only in the accounts that truly matter.
4.04
4k+
Our Kids Summary
Our Kids 88%
1% daily improvement yields a 365% annual gain, but only in the accounts that truly matter.
by Robert D. Putnam 2015
4.04
4k+ ratings
No Excuses!
by Brian Tracy • 2010
Face the worst task first, and build the discipline that makes every other success possible.
4.02
17k+
No Excuses! Summary
No Excuses! 88%
Face the worst task first, and build the discipline that makes every other success possible.
by Brian Tracy 2010
4.02
17k+ ratings
Start Where You Are
by Chris Gardner • 2008
From shelter to stockbroker: how to turn your current liabilities into lasting advantage.
3.99
832
Start Where You Are Summary
Start Where You Are 88%
From shelter to stockbroker: how to turn your current liabilities into lasting advantage.
by Chris Gardner 2008
3.99
832 ratings
Hell Yeah or No
by Derek Sivers • 2020
If a yes isn't enthusiastic, it's a no: the single filter for reclaiming your life.
4.17
5k+
Hell Yeah or No Summary
Hell Yeah or No 88%
If a yes isn't enthusiastic, it's a no: the single filter for reclaiming your life.
by Derek Sivers 2020
4.17
5k+ ratings
Basics of Resistance
by Claire Wolfe • 2018
The tradecraft of fighting back: how civilians resist tyranny, stay anonymous, and build cells.
4.04
67
Basics of Resistance Summary
Basics of Resistance 88%
The tradecraft of fighting back: how civilians resist tyranny, stay anonymous, and build cells.
by Claire Wolfe 2018
4.04
67 ratings
Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential
by Corey Wayne • 2018
Most goals fail before breakfast. The daily method for becoming who you were meant to be.
3.57
196
Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential Summary
Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential 88%
Most goals fail before breakfast. The daily method for becoming who you were meant to be.
by Corey Wayne 2018
3.57
196 ratings
Change Your World
by John C. Maxwell • 2021
Change doesn't wait for leaders. It starts with one person, a few chairs, and a conversation.
4.09
923
Change Your World Summary
Change Your World 88%
Change doesn't wait for leaders. It starts with one person, a few chairs, and a conversation.
by John C. Maxwell 2021
4.09
923 ratings
Pulling Your Own Strings
by Wayne W. Dyer • 1978
The 1978 anti-victim handbook: draw lines, say no, and stop handing over the strings.
4.07
2k+
Pulling Your Own Strings Summary
Pulling Your Own Strings 88%
The 1978 anti-victim handbook: draw lines, say no, and stop handing over the strings.
by Wayne W. Dyer 1978
4.07
2k+ ratings
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1994
Self-esteem is not a personality trait; it's a practice. And without it, talent won't save you.
4.11
13k+
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem Summary
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem 88%
Self-esteem is not a personality trait; it's a practice. And without it, talent won't save you.
by Nathaniel Branden 1994
4.11
13k+ ratings
Stop Saying You're Fine
by Mel Robbins • 2011
Stuck people all claim they're okay. The exit begins with the truth they've been dodging.
3.84
4k+
Stop Saying You're Fine Summary
Stop Saying You're Fine 88%
Stuck people all claim they're okay. The exit begins with the truth they've been dodging.
by Mel Robbins 2011
3.84
4k+ ratings
Firestarters
by Raoul Davis Jr. • 2018
Your drive has a type. Learn yours and protect it from what kills momentum.
4.29
5k+
Firestarters Summary
Firestarters 88%
Your drive has a type. Learn yours and protect it from what kills momentum.
by Raoul Davis Jr. 2018
4.29
5k+ ratings
Punished by Rewards
by Alfie Kohn • 1993
What if the rewards we give for good behavior are the very thing undermining it?
4.17
5k+
Punished by Rewards Summary
Punished by Rewards 88%
What if the rewards we give for good behavior are the very thing undermining it?
by Alfie Kohn 1993
4.17
5k+ ratings
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