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A greedy old man gets visited by three ghosts in one night, and they show him what his life really looks like. A Christmas Carol is a story about second chances.

Charles Dickens wrote this in just six weeks in 1843. It changed how people think about kindness, giving, and what the holidays are for.

Want people to like you more and listen to your ideas? How to Win Friends and Influence People gives you clear, simple steps to get along better with anyone.

Dale Carnegie published this in 1936, and it has sold millions of copies since. The lessons about listening and showing genuine interest still work today.

A Roman emperor wrote these notes to himself while leading an army, never meaning for anyone to read them. Meditations is a private journal about how to stay calm, focused, and honest with yourself.

Marcus Aurelius wrote this over 1,800 years ago. The advice is simple and direct, and you can open it to any page and find something useful.

A man decides to live perfectly — no love, no wine, no anger — but by noon he has broken every rule. Memnon or Human Wisdom is a funny, sharp lesson about the limits of good intentions.

Voltaire wrote this short tale to show that life laughs at our plans. It's quick to read and impossible to forget.

Can your thoughts shape the world around you? Mind Power explores the idea that mental energy can influence your life and the people in it.

William Walker Atkinson wrote this in the early 1900s as a practical guide to mental focus. The ideas are bold, and the exercises give you something to try right away.

You have more time than you think, but you waste most of it. That is the argument Seneca makes in On the Shortness of Life, and it is hard to read without rethinking how you spend your days.

Seneca wrote this nearly 2,000 years ago. His advice on living with purpose instead of just staying busy feels like it was written yesterday.

Trust yourself, think for yourself, and stop following the crowd. Self-Reliance is Ralph Waldo Emerson's call to live by your own ideas instead of doing what everyone expects.

Ralph Waldo Emerson published this essay in 1841. It is short, direct, and the kind of writing that makes you want to do something bold.

Focus on what you can control and let go of what you cannot. The Enchiridion is a pocket-sized guide to living with calm, strength, and purpose.

Epictetus was a former slave who became one of the greatest Stoic teachers. His advice is so practical you can start using it today.

What if your words and thoughts could shape what happens to you? The Game of Life and How to Play It teaches that the way you speak and think affects everything around you.

Florence Scovel Shinn wrote this in 1925, and readers still turn to it today. The lessons are short, clear, and easy to put into practice right away.

Seven principles that claim to explain how the universe works. The Kybalion presents ancient Hermetic teachings in plain language that anyone can follow.

The Three Initiates published this in 1908, and it has been a favorite among readers interested in philosophy and the mind. Whether you take it as truth or just ideas worth thinking about, it will change how you look at the world.

Can you train your mind to attract success? The Master Key System is a 24-week course that teaches you how to use focus and thought to change your life step by step.

Charles F. Haanel published this in 1912 as a mail-order course. It later influenced many modern self-help books, and its ideas about mental discipline are still used today.

A wise man is about to leave a city he loves, and the people ask him to share what he knows about life. The Prophet offers short, honest lessons on love, work, joy, and sorrow.

Khalil Gibran wrote this in 1923, and it has been read by millions since. Each chapter feels like advice from a friend who has seen a lot of life.

Wallace D. Wattles believed there is a clear, simple method to build wealth. The Science of Getting Rich lays out a step-by-step way of thinking that aims to bring you what you want.

Written in 1910, this short book inspired many modern self-help authors. The ideas are direct, easy to follow, and still popular over a century later.

A young nobleman gives up his comfortable life to work with his hands, searching for something more real. The Story of My Life is a quiet tale about choosing your own path even when others disagree.

Anton Chekhov wrote with a gentle honesty that few writers can match. This story stays with you because it asks a simple question: what kind of life is worth living?

Napoleon Hill studied hundreds of wealthy people and found patterns in how they think. Think and Grow Rich is a practical guide to turning your goals into results using the power of your mind.

Published in 1937, this book has sold millions of copies worldwide. The advice is simple and direct, and people still swear by it nearly a century later.