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Sam’s Favorite Books

These are the ten best books I’ve ever read, organized alphabetically. 

1. A Guide to the Good Life by William B. Irvine

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In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives.

2. Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for forming good habits, breaking bad ones, and mastering the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

3. Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins

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In Awaken the Giant Within, Tony Robbins shares his most effective strategies for discovering your real purpose, taking control of your life, and harnessing the forces that shape your destiny.

4. Deep Work by Cal Newport

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Coined by professor Cal Newport, Deep Work will make you better at what you do, let you achieve more in less time, and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from the mastery of a skill.

5. Essentialism by Greg Mckeown

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Essentialism shares how to regain control of your life so you can channel your time, energy, and effort into making the highest possible contribution toward the goals and activities that matter.

6. Feeling Good by David D. Burns M.D.

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In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist, David D. Burns, M.D., outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life.

7. How to Own the World by Andrew Craig

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How to Own the World explains why you can and must learn about investment and highlights the significant advantages you have over many finance professionals.

8. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

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The 4-Hour Workweek is the blueprint for escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, and earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management.

9. The Disaster Artist by Greg Sestero

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The Disaster Artist is the hilarious, behind-the-scenes story of a deliciously awful cinematic phenomenon as well as the story of an odd and inspiring Hollywood friendship.

10. Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand 

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Unbroken is a biography of World War II hero Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic track star who survived more than two and a half years as a prisoner of war (POW) in three brutal Japanese POW camps.

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