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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 10618 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.36 — 824,474 ratings — published 2018
by (shelved 10618 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.36 — 824,474 ratings — published 2018
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 9094 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.89 — 1,086,818 ratings — published 2016
by (shelved 9094 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.89 — 1,086,818 ratings — published 2016
How to Win Friends and Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 6902 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.22 — 962,554 ratings — published 1936
by (shelved 6902 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.22 — 962,554 ratings — published 1936
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 6083 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.16 — 732,406 ratings — published 1989
by (shelved 6083 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.16 — 732,406 ratings — published 1989
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4803 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.13 — 500,957 ratings — published 2012
by (shelved 4803 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.13 — 500,957 ratings — published 2012
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4041 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.87 — 362,228 ratings — published 2010
by (shelved 4041 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.87 — 362,228 ratings — published 2010
The Four Agreements (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3765 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.19 — 386,871 ratings — published 1997
by (shelved 3765 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.19 — 386,871 ratings — published 1997
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 3583 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.95 — 245,967 ratings — published 2013
by (shelved 3583 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.95 — 245,967 ratings — published 2013
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
by (shelved 3476 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.15 — 355,307 ratings — published 1997
by (shelved 3476 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.15 — 355,307 ratings — published 1997
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3258 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.08 — 430,828 ratings — published 2012
by (shelved 3258 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.08 — 430,828 ratings — published 2012
The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 3197 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.25 — 189,215 ratings — published 2010
by (shelved 3197 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.25 — 189,215 ratings — published 2010
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3122 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.29 — 211,503 ratings — published 2012
by (shelved 3122 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.29 — 211,503 ratings — published 2012
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3055 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.18 — 151,169 ratings — published 2016
by (shelved 3055 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.18 — 151,169 ratings — published 2016
Think and Grow Rich (Paperback)
by (shelved 2648 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.18 — 324,894 ratings — published 1937
by (shelved 2648 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.18 — 324,894 ratings — published 1937
Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2644 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.18 — 490,140 ratings — published 2011
by (shelved 2644 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.18 — 490,140 ratings — published 2011
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2540 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.27 — 423,637 ratings — published 1990
by (shelved 2540 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.27 — 423,637 ratings — published 1990
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Audiobook)
by (shelved 2536 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.93 — 217,171 ratings — published 2018
by (shelved 2536 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.93 — 217,171 ratings — published 2018
Man’s Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 2445 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.37 — 697,487 ratings — published 1959
by (shelved 2445 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.37 — 697,487 ratings — published 1959
Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Paperback)
by (shelved 2438 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.12 — 609,271 ratings — published 1997
by (shelved 2438 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.12 — 609,271 ratings — published 1997
Who Moved My Cheese? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2393 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.86 — 467,635 ratings — published 1999
by (shelved 2393 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.86 — 467,635 ratings — published 1999
The Secret (The Secret, #1)
by (shelved 2324 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.73 — 472,292 ratings — published 2006
by (shelved 2324 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.73 — 472,292 ratings — published 2006
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2259 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.41 — 173,129 ratings — published 2014
by (shelved 2259 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.41 — 173,129 ratings — published 2014
The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
by (shelved 2171 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.92 — 293,689 ratings — published 2007
by (shelved 2171 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.92 — 293,689 ratings — published 2007
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2118 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.10 — 148,282 ratings — published 2006
by (shelved 2118 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.10 — 148,282 ratings — published 2006
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2061 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.95 — 209,076 ratings — published 2015
by (shelved 2061 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.95 — 209,076 ratings — published 2015
The Happiness Project (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2040 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.64 — 171,438 ratings — published 2009
by (shelved 2040 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.64 — 171,438 ratings — published 2009
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1969 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.06 — 107,979 ratings — published 2011
by (shelved 1969 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.06 — 107,979 ratings — published 2011
Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1968 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.19 — 777,147 ratings — published 2008
by (shelved 1968 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.19 — 777,147 ratings — published 2008
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 1939 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.01 — 157,186 ratings — published 2001
by (shelved 1939 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.01 — 157,186 ratings — published 2001
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery (Paperback)
by (shelved 1902 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.11 — 47,255 ratings — published 2020
by (shelved 1902 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.11 — 47,255 ratings — published 2020
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry (Dale Carnegie Books)
by (shelved 1871 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.16 — 106,099 ratings — published 1944
by (shelved 1871 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.16 — 106,099 ratings — published 1944
The Alchemist (Paperback)
by (shelved 1799 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.91 — 3,006,794 ratings — published 1988
by (shelved 1799 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.91 — 3,006,794 ratings — published 1988
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 1789 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.02 — 70,217 ratings — published 2013
by (shelved 1789 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.02 — 70,217 ratings — published 2013
The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 1743 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.14 — 147,694 ratings — published 1998
by (shelved 1743 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.14 — 147,694 ratings — published 1998
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 1643 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.21 — 107,354 ratings — published 2007
by (shelved 1643 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.21 — 107,354 ratings — published 2007
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1630 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.35 — 220,834 ratings — published 2018
by (shelved 1630 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.35 — 220,834 ratings — published 2018
Girl Wash your Face (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1628 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.58 — 255,321 ratings — published 2018
by (shelved 1628 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.58 — 255,321 ratings — published 2018
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1594 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.08 — 120,891 ratings — published 2016
by (shelved 1594 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.08 — 120,891 ratings — published 2016
10% Happier (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1573 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.92 — 106,421 ratings — published 2014
by (shelved 1573 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.92 — 106,421 ratings — published 2014
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1537 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.06 — 76,952 ratings — published 2019
by (shelved 1537 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.06 — 76,952 ratings — published 2019
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1490 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.38 — 313,939 ratings — published 2019
by (shelved 1490 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.38 — 313,939 ratings — published 2019
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Paperback)
by (shelved 1460 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.15 — 199,055 ratings — published 2005
by (shelved 1460 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.15 — 199,055 ratings — published 2005
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 1422 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.87 — 72,454 ratings — published 2001
by (shelved 1422 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.87 — 72,454 ratings — published 2001
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
by (shelved 1393 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.96 — 588,790 ratings — published 2005
by (shelved 1393 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.96 — 588,790 ratings — published 2005
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1383 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.15 — 82,986 ratings — published 2010
by (shelved 1383 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.15 — 82,986 ratings — published 2010
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World (Audiobook)
by (shelved 1359 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.00 — 128,569 ratings — published 2017
by (shelved 1359 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.00 — 128,569 ratings — published 2017
Untamed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1338 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.00 — 429,249 ratings — published 2020
by (shelved 1338 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.00 — 429,249 ratings — published 2020
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1332 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.77 — 40,071 ratings — published 2016
by (shelved 1332 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.77 — 40,071 ratings — published 2016
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1313 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.13 — 107,432 ratings — published 2017
by (shelved 1313 times as self-help)
avg rating 4.13 — 107,432 ratings — published 2017
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You (Paperback)
by (shelved 1313 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.85 — 48,393 ratings — published 1997
by (shelved 1313 times as self-help)
avg rating 3.85 — 48,393 ratings — published 1997
“Certainly the most destructive vice if you like, that a person can have. More than pride, which is supposedly the number one of the cardinal sins - is self pity. Self pity is the worst possible emotion anyone can have. And the most destructive. It is, to slightly paraphrase what Wilde said about hatred, and I think actually hatred's a subset of self pity and not the other way around - ' It destroys everything around it, except itself '.
Self pity will destroy relationships, it'll destroy anything that's good, it will fulfill all the prophecies it makes and leave only itself. And it's so simple to imagine that one is hard done by, and that things are unfair, and that one is underappreciated, and that if only one had had a chance at this, only one had had a chance at that, things would have gone better, you would be happier if only this, that one is unlucky. All those things. And some of them may well even be true. But, to pity oneself as a result of them is to do oneself an enormous disservice.
I think it's one of things we find unattractive about the american culture, a culture which I find mostly, extremely attractive, and I like americans and I love being in america. But, just occasionally there will be some example of the absolutely ravening self pity that they are capable of, and you see it in their talk shows. It's an appalling spectacle, and it's so self destructive. I almost once wanted to publish a self help book saying 'How To Be Happy by Stephen Fry : Guaranteed success'. And people buy this huge book and it's all blank pages, and the first page would just say - ' Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself - And you will be happy '. Use the rest of the book to write down your interesting thoughts and drawings, and that's what the book would be, and it would be true. And it sounds like 'Oh that's so simple', because it's not simple to stop feeling sorry for yourself, it's bloody hard. Because we do feel sorry for ourselves, it's what Genesis is all about.”
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Self pity will destroy relationships, it'll destroy anything that's good, it will fulfill all the prophecies it makes and leave only itself. And it's so simple to imagine that one is hard done by, and that things are unfair, and that one is underappreciated, and that if only one had had a chance at this, only one had had a chance at that, things would have gone better, you would be happier if only this, that one is unlucky. All those things. And some of them may well even be true. But, to pity oneself as a result of them is to do oneself an enormous disservice.
I think it's one of things we find unattractive about the american culture, a culture which I find mostly, extremely attractive, and I like americans and I love being in america. But, just occasionally there will be some example of the absolutely ravening self pity that they are capable of, and you see it in their talk shows. It's an appalling spectacle, and it's so self destructive. I almost once wanted to publish a self help book saying 'How To Be Happy by Stephen Fry : Guaranteed success'. And people buy this huge book and it's all blank pages, and the first page would just say - ' Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself - And you will be happy '. Use the rest of the book to write down your interesting thoughts and drawings, and that's what the book would be, and it would be true. And it sounds like 'Oh that's so simple', because it's not simple to stop feeling sorry for yourself, it's bloody hard. Because we do feel sorry for ourselves, it's what Genesis is all about.”
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“The discontent and frustration that you feel is entirely your own creation.”
― Think Your way to Success: Let Your Dreams Run Free
― Think Your way to Success: Let Your Dreams Run Free
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