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Books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Loved The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson? Here are 10 books with a similar appeal — drawn mostly from self-improvement, ranked by how confidently we'd recommend them next.

10 books · ranked

  1. 1

    Atomic Habits

    James Clear · 2018 · Self-Improvement

    A practical, evidence-based system for tiny changes that compound; the modern standard on habits.

  2. 2

    Deep Work

    Cal Newport · 2016 · Self-Improvement

    Why focused, distraction-free work is rare and valuable, and how to cultivate it.

  3. 3

    Grit

    Angela Duckworth · 2016 · Self-Improvement

    The case that passion and perseverance matter more than talent; research-backed and motivating.

  4. 4

    I Know This to Be True

    Geoff Blackwell · 2016 · Self-Improvement

    "The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insi

  5. 5

    12 Rules for Life

    Jordan B. Peterson · 2015 · Self-Improvement

    Duplicate of https://openlibrary.org/books/OL27241047M/12_Rules_For_Life_Paperback

  6. 6

    After You

    Jojo Moyes · 2014 · Self-Improvement

    "How do you move on after losing the person you loved? How do you build a life worth living? Louisa Clark is no longer just an ordinary girl living an ordinary life. After the transformative six month

  7. 7

    Big Magic

    Elizabeth Gilbert · 2014 · Self-Improvement

    Elizabeth Gilbert digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity, offering insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to emb

  8. 8

    Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

    Lori Gottlieb · 2019 · Self-Improvement

    From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking, and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist’s worl

  9. 9

    You Are a Badass

    Jen Sincero · 2013 · Self-Improvement

    The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word—now updated and expanded for its 10th ann

  10. 10

    The Power of Habit

    Charles Duhigg · 2012 · Self-Improvement

    How habits work in people, companies and societies, and how to change them; readable and useful.

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