16 Top self help books like White Bears and Other Unwanted Thoughts: Suppression, Obsession, and the Psychology of Mental Control by Daniel M. Wegner

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White Bears and Other Unwanted Thoughts: Suppression, Obsession, and the Psychology of Mental Control

By: Daniel M. Wegner

3.66

Format: 207 pages, Paperback

In a series of groundbreaking experiments, Daniel M. Wegner told subjects not to think about white …

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1. Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success

By: Shawn Stevenson , Sara Gottfried MD

3.87

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

When it comes to health, there is one criminally overlooked element: sleep. Good sleep helps you sh… read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • health
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2. How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers

By: Sönke Ahrens

3.42

Format: 320 pages,

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  • nonfiction
  • self help
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3. The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman

By: Timothy Ferriss

3.54

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Thinner, bigger, faster, stronger... which 150 pages will you read? Is it possible to: Reach your g… read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • health
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4. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

By: John C. Maxwell

3.50

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell say… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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5. Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life

By: Susan Forward , Craig Faustus Buck

4.20

Format: 406 pages,

All parents fall short from time to time. But Susan Forward pulls no punches when it comes to those… read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • mental health

6. Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long

By: David Rock

3.47

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Meet Emily and Paul: The parents of two young children, Emily is the newly promoted VP of marketing… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help

7. When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress

By: Gabor Maté

3.91

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

In this accessible and groundbreaking book--filled with the moving stories of real people--medical … read more

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8. Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

By: Kim Malone Scott

4.00

Format: None pages,

From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say … read more

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9. The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

By: Kenneth H. Blanchard , Jon Gordon

3.88

Format: None pages,

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10. A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

By: Daniel H. Pink

4.26

Format: None pages,

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11. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

By: John C. Bogle

4.16

Format: 216 pages, Hardcover

“There are a few investment managers, of course, who are very good – though in the short run, it’s … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • self help
"Simplicity beats complexity"

-John C. Bogle, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

"Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack!"

-John C. Bogle, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

"Your index fund should not be your manager’s cash cow. It should be your own cash cow."

-John C. Bogle, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

"While illusion (the momentary prices we pay for stocks) often loses touch with reality (the intrinsic values of our corporations), it is reality that rules in the long run."

-John C. Bogle, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

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12. $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No

By: Alex Hormozi

4.59

Format: 258 pages, Kindle Edition

Here’s exactly what this book will show you how to do: How To Charge a Lot More Than You Currently… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"Aligning with other’s self interest is easier than persuading them to do what you want."

-Alex Hormozi, $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No

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13. Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

By: Nedra Glover Tawwab

4.28

Format: 282 pages, ebook

End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself. … read more

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  • health
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • self help
"We don't naturally fall into perfect relationship; we create them"

-Nedra Glover Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

"I’m not doing this to disrespect you. I’m doing this to respect myself."

-Nedra Glover Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

"Assume that people know only what you tell them, honor only what you request, and can't read your mind."

-Nedra Glover Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

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14. Read People Like a Book: How to Analyze, Understand, and Predict People’s Emotions, Thoughts, Intentions, and Behaviors

By: Patrick King

3.46

Format: 277 pages, Kindle Edition

Speed read people, decipher body language, detect lies, and understand human nature.Is it possible … read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • mental health
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15. This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn To See

By: Seth Godin

3.94

Format: 271 pages, Kindle Edition

#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER & INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA game-changing approach to ma… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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16. The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You

By: Julie Zhuo

4.21

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller! Congratulations, you're a manager! After you pop the ch… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • self help
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17. Everything is Figureoutable

By: Marie Forleo

3.98

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

Do you ever have trouble finishing what you start? Do amazing ideas come to you all the time but af… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"Bullshit makes good fertilizer."

-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable

"Clarity comes from engagement, not thought!"

-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable

"...a fall is never final unless you stay on the ground."

-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable

"There's a difference between owning your choices and blaming yourself."

-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable

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18. Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

By: Anne Bogel

3.88

Format: 217 pages, Paperback

We've all been there: stuck in a cycle of what-ifs, plagued by indecision, paralyzed by the fear of… read more

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  • health
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • self help
"Hard writing makes easy reading."

-Anne Bogel, Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

"If you care, you’ll be there. If you don’t, you won’t."

-Anne Bogel, Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

"With an experiment, there’s no “do it right or do it again"

-Anne Bogel, Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

"(...) your thoughts can be the enemy, or you can make them your ally."

-Anne Bogel, Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

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19. Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters

By: Laura Vanderkam

4.25

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

“An indispensable manual... Tranquility by Tuesday offers plenty of inspiration for a more serene l… read more

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  • health
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • self help
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20. White Bears and Other Unwanted Thoughts: Suppression, Obsession, and the Psychology of Mental Control

By: Daniel M. Wegner

3.66

Format: 207 pages, Paperback

In a series of groundbreaking experiments, Daniel M. Wegner told subjects not to think about white … read more

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  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • self help
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21. The Second in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO

By: Cameron Herold

4.10

Format: 238 pages, Paperback

As founder and CEO, you’re used to making all the decisions, but the business you have isn’t yet th… read more

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  • nonfiction

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