Books make excellent gifts–they're affordable, thoughtful, and helpful.

But there are 33,000,000 books to choose from...

Here are 10 books that 99.8% of people will love:
IKIGAI

We all want to live happier, healthier lives–this book will help you do that.

The authors studied the habits of centurions (people who lived to 100+) & share their most common habits and diets.

An excellent book for anyone seeking to live a healthier and longer life.
THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES

Love is the answer.

But it can be complicated to understand.

Until now. This book will teach you about the 5 universal ways people give and receive love.

A must-read for those seeking to improve or maintain a happy relationship.
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

Sometimes the best life advice is the simplest:

1) Be Impeccable With Your Word
2) Don't Take Anything Personally
3) Don't Make Assumptions
4) Always Do Your Best

If you want an easy-to-read no fluff self-help book, this is the book for you.
THE COMPOUND EFFECT

Compounding is a universal law that affects all of us.

The tiny actions we do each day will dictate our future. The earlier we learn about it this law, the better.

Get this book for anyone who wants to get in shape, build a new habit, or become successful.
MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING

Finding purpose in life is something we all struggle with.

Viktor Frankl was able to find meaning in life even as he suffered as a prisoner in Auschwitz.

If he can find purpose in life, so can you.

A must-read for anyone who feels lost in life.
HOW TO WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE

All of us wish we were better at building friendships and maintaining them.

That's why this book has sold 30+ million copies and is still loved 75 years after it was published.

If you want to upgrade your social skills, read this ASAP.
MINDSET

To succeed in any area of life, be it:

-business
-parenting
-relationships
-etc

You're going to need to develop a growth mindset (the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication & hard work).

Everyone should read this book.

Yes, everyone.
ATOMIC HABITS

All of us want to build better habits and break bad ones–this book will help you just do that.

It's one of the most actionable self-improvement books you'll ever read. The advice is simple, yet effective.

A must-read to develop a better you in 2022 and beyond.
INDISTRACTABLE

All of us face distractions, especially since we're always on our phones or laptops.

But to succeed in life, you need to know how to prevent and limit distractions.

If you want to live a more focused and productive life, buy this book.
WHY WE SLEEP

Sleep is the single most important medicine we have and it's free for all.

And since we spend 33% of our lives sleeping, it's worth making sure you're doing it right.

If you want to wake up feeling refreshed and energized every morning, grab a copy of this book.
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TL;DR

10 Books 99.8% of People Will Love:

Ikigai
The 5 Love Languages
The Four Agreements
The Compound Effect
Man's Search For Meaning
How To Win Friends & Influence People
Mindset
Atomic Habits
Indistractable
Why We Sleep

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