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Ten must-read self-development books.
Ten enduring reads for mindset, performance, habits, decisions and relationships, the shelf that sits behind the Planner.
Download as PDF- 01 The Chimp Paradox A memorable mind-management model for understanding the emotional Chimp, the rational Human and the habits stored in your internal Computer. Practical tools for managing reactions and performing under pressure. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 02 The Charge Explores ten human drives that shape energy, fulfilment and purpose. Burchard turns them into practical ways to feel more engaged, challenged, connected and alive. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 03 Mindset The influential distinction between fixed and growth mindsets. Dweck shows how beliefs about ability affect learning, resilience, relationships and long-term achievement. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 04 Range A persuasive case for breadth, experimentation and transferable thinking. Epstein shows why generalists often thrive in complex environments where narrow expertise is not enough. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 05 The Art of Impossible A neuroscience-based guide to peak performance built around motivation, learning, creativity and flow. Designed to make ambitious goals feel more systematic and achievable. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 06 Atomic Habits A clear system for building better habits through small, repeatable changes. Particularly useful for designing environments, tracking behaviour and making good actions easier to sustain. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 07 Clear Thinking A practical framework for creating space between stimulus and response. Parrish explains how to recognise unhelpful defaults, improve judgement and make better decisions when it matters. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 08 The Obstacle Is the Way A modern introduction to Stoic action. Holiday organises the response to adversity around perception, action and will, turning setbacks into opportunities for progress. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 09 Micro-Habits Forty-eight small, practical behaviours drawn from hundreds of conversations with high performers. Each idea is designed to be quick to understand and realistic to apply consistently. Buy · US Buy · Europe
- 10 How to Win Friends and Influence People The enduring classic on human relationships and influence. Its principles centre on sincere appreciation, attentive listening, empathy and helping other people feel understood and valued. Buy · US Buy · Europe