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Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. How To Think Without Thinking
A concise, practical guide to understanding and cultivating rapid, intuitive decision-making, explaining how subconscious pattern recognition and split-second judgments work, when they succeed and when they mislead. It blends accessible explanations of cognitive shortcuts with real-world examples and exercises to help readers tune their instincts, balance intuition with deliberate analysis, and apply faster thinking in everyday choices and high-pressure situations.
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2. How To Win Friends, Influence People
A practical guide to improving interpersonal effectiveness by focusing on sincere appreciation, active listening, and respectful communication; it advises avoiding criticism, remembering people’s names, encouraging others to talk about themselves, admitting mistakes, praising even small improvements, and framing requests so others feel their viewpoint is respected and their self‑esteem preserved, with the aim of building rapport, influencing behavior, and resolving conflicts through empathy and positive reinforcement.