10 Books All Men Should Own

UnCommon Reads

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Deep Work – Cal Newport

DEEP WORK represents a shift in work practices to foster a practice of distraction-free productivity. A state that is rare in our constantly shifting and noise-driven  society. Applicable to every modern man, the systems in the book teach  you how to get more done in less time.

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If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy? – Raj Raghunathan

It is well-researched and brings together a lot of findings to ask a seriously important and relevant question – you have so much success, why are you still unhappy?  success.

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Essentialism: The Discipined Pursuit Of Less – Greg McKeown

The Essentialist focuses on getting the right things done in less time. This is not a book on time management or productivity techniques, it is a systematic discipline that will help you separate the wheat from the chaff.

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Manvotionals – Brett & Kate McKay

This book motivates me every time I pick it up to read small sections  randomly. Each chapter covers one of the seven virtues and is packed  with the best classic advice ever written down for men. It contains excerpts, a collection of some of the best writing in the world.

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The Magic Of Thinking Big – David J. Schwartz

Most people think too small. They shy away from challenging themselves or set pitiful goals to avoid disappointment. We need to think beyond our narrow focus and open our mind to the possibilities that require BIG THINKING.

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Influence – Robert Cialdini

This  classic book explains the art of persuasion and how to  get people to say ‘yes.' Based on over 35 years of research and  experience, the book offers six universal principles on how to become a  skilled persuader.

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The Law Of Success – Napolean Hill

This book has been changing and shaping lives for nearly 100 years! A classic title, Hill goes much deeper into the 17 principles in The Law of Success. The content is broken up into sections that can be read separately.

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The 50th Law – 50 Cent & Robert Greene

This book might take you by surprise, it is outside of your normal  reading fare. The authors present a non-conventional approach in an  industry I know nothing about.

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The Mind & Heart Of The Negotiator – Leigh Thompson

Whether you are seeking a compromise in a personal relationship, a  multi-million dollar business contract or in a conflict situation,  understanding how to negotiate can save relationships, lives, money, and  time.

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The Writing System – Daniel O. Graham & Judith H. Graham

The Writing System teaches 13 steps and 51 practical techniques to working your way from  draft to final copy, in producing quality documents every single time.