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