Best Self-Help Books Compared
Jim rates the most popular self-improvement books so you don't have to read all of them. Spoiler: some are life-changing, some are glorified blog posts.
| Book | Rating |
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 Atomic Habits | 5/5
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 Deep Work | 4/5
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 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | 5/5
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 Mindset | 4/5
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 Grit | 4/5
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 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck | 4/5
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Jim's Quick Takes
Atomic Habits
"Listen up, bookworms! This one's a page-turner that actually changed how Jim wiggles through his daily routine. Clear breaks down the science of habit..."
Read full review →Deep Work
"Jim turned off all notifications, burrowed deep into his tunnel, and read this cover to cover in one sitting. Newport makes a compelling case that foc..."
Read full review →The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"Jim has exactly one habit: reading. But Covey convinced me I need at least six more. This book has been a self-help staple since 1989 for good reason ..."
Read full review →Mindset
"Jim used to think he was just a fixed worm — good at reading, bad at not being stepped on. Then Dweck showed me the growth mindset, and now I believe ..."
Read full review →Grit
"If there's one thing a bookworm has, it's grit. Jim has been relentlessly burrowing through pages since day one, and Duckworth finally explained why t..."
Read full review →The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
"Jim normally gives many f*cks — about books, about burrowing, about proper soil moisture. But Manson makes a compelling case for being more selective ..."
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