The 50 Best Self-Help Books of 2014

Self-help books cover topics ranging from business, to relationships, to creativity and peace. It’s a lot to cover in one ranking, but below we’ve ranked 2014’s top self-help books as ranked by Amazon users. If you’re looking to change your life, conquer bad habits, start a business, or continue an inner journey, there’s something for you on this list. Enjoy!

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  • 1. MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by STEVE FORBES

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  • 2. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande

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  • 3. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by  Dr. Gary Chapman

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  • 4. Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

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  • 5. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo.

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  • 6. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz

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  • 7. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Dr. Brene Brown

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  • 8. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Steven R. Covey

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  • 9. Wreck This Journal (Black) Expanded Edition by Keri Smith

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  • 10. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by 

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  • 11. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

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  • 12. The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism 

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  • 13. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Dr. Brene Brown

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  • 14. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnagie

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  • 15. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do by Charles Duhigg

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  • 16. 16. Co-creating at its Best: A Conversation Between Master Teachers by Dr. Wayne W. Dye

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  • 17. Everything I need to Know I learned From a Little Golden Book by  Diane Muldrow

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  • 18. Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwel

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  • 19. What I know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey

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  • 20. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer

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  • 21. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

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  • 22. Good Dog: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Loyalty by Garden and Gun and David DiBenedetto

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  • 23. The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard

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  • 24. Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller by Napoleon Hill

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  • 25. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity by David Allen

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  • 26. 26. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

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  • 27. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

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  • 28. 28. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

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  • 29. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg

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  • 30. Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! by Tony Robbins

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  • 31. The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere by Pico Iyer

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  • 32. Growing Up Duggar: It’s All About Relationships by Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger

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  • 33. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by  Pema Chodron

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  • 34. Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations That Will Change Your Life by Paul Williams (an alcoholic) and Tracey Jackso

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  • 35. The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss

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  • 36. The Art of War by Sun Tzu

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  • 37. Everything I need to Know About Christmas I learned From a Little Golden Book by Diane Muldrow

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  • 38. How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, and Bad Habits by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret, and Sophie Mas

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  • 39. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman

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  • 40. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene 

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  • 41. Q&A a Day: 5-Year Journal 

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  • 42. Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life’s Riches by Steve Harvey

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  • 43. One Zentangle A Day: A 6-Week Course in Creative Drawing for Relaxation, Inspiration, and Fun by  Beckah Krahula

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  • 44. Ask More, Get More: How to Earn More, Save More, and Live More… Just by ASKING by Michael Alden

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  • 45. Influence: The Psychology of Pursuasion by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D

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  • 46. Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris

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  • 47. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

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  • 48. Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success–Online and Off by Michelle Phan 

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  • 49. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

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  • 50. You Can, You Will: 8 Undeniable Qualities of a Winner by Joel Olsteen

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