Best Self-help Experts

Embark on a journey of self-improvement and personal growth with guidance from renowned self-help and motivational experts. We rank 340 self-help experts by credibility; current leaders include Dave Ramsey, Mark Manson, James Clear.

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How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Starting Today)

How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Starting Today)

Mark Manson
4,617,689
218,750
3 years ago
How to Read Faster

How to Read Faster

Mark Manson
4,094,253
234,181
6 years ago
How to Get What You Want By Letting Go [The Backwards Law]

How to Get What You Want By Letting Go [The Backwards Law]

Mark Manson
3,409,591
117,609
4 years ago
40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s

40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s

Mark Manson
3,260,135
198,226
2 years ago
The Simple Trick to Stop Caring What People Think

The Simple Trick to Stop Caring What People Think

Mark Manson
2,305,743
116,917
5 years ago
5 Life-Changing Levels of Not Giving a F*ck

5 Life-Changing Levels of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson
1,805,973
80,863
3 years ago
The Best Relationship Advice No One Tells You

The Best Relationship Advice No One Tells You

Mark Manson
1,799,300
95,342
3 years ago
33 Life-Changing Books Summarized in 20 Minutes

33 Life-Changing Books Summarized in 20 Minutes

Mark Manson
1,638,955
57,521
3 years ago
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Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is a financial advisor and author known for his financial advice and bestselling books.

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Mark Manson

Mark Manson is a New York Times bestselling author recognized for his self-help books, "Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope" and "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck", which have sold over 12 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 50 languages. His personal growth website, MarkManson.net, has a large following. Manson's writing, featured in established media outlets like TIME, Forbes and CNN, offers a candid approach to life advice and cultural commentary, described as 'self-help for people who hate self-help'. He resides in New York City.

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James Clear

James Clear, a writer and speaker, anchors his work on habits, decision making, and consistent self-improvement. His book 'Atomic Habits', a New York Times bestseller, has sold over five million copies globally, dishing transformative insights in over 50 languages. Beyond authoring, Clear is a seasoned speaker, regularly invited by Fortune 500 companies. His impactful work has found exhibition on prominent platforms like the New York Times, Time magazine, CBS This Morning, and the Wall Street Journal. He also curates the "3-2-1" weekly newsletter, bringing his influence to over one million subscribers' mail.

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Jocko Willink

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, author, and podcaster known for his leadership insights.

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Cal Newport

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, contributing writer for The New Yorker, and host of the Deep Questions podcast. He writes about the intersect of culture and technology, composing eight books such as Slow Productivity, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. Several of these titles are New York Times bestsellers and have been translated into over 40 languages.

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Ramit Sethi

The individual is a New York Times best-selling author, renowned for his book 'I Will Teach You To Be Rich'. He has a broad readership of over a million people who follow his newsletter and social channels. Recently, he launched a podcast focussing on love, money, and psychology. As a versatile writer and influencer, his work covers a wide range of topics, helping people to enhance their financial literacy and personal development.

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Matthew Walker PhD

Matthew Walker, PhD, is a prominent sleep scientist and author known for his work on the importance of sleep.

David Goggins

David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, and the only US Armed Forces member to complete SEAL, Army Ranger and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. He has finished over seventy ultra-distance events, frequently placing in the top five, and previously held a Guinness World Record for 4,030 pull-ups in seventeen hours. Goggins travels globally as a public speaker, teaching his philosophy of mind mastery. Additionally, he serves as an Advanced Emergency Technician in a major city Emergency Room and a wildland firefighter in British Columbia during the summer.

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Timothy Keller

Timothy Keller is a senior pastor at Manhattan's Redeemer Presbyterian Church known for his insightful approach to Christian apologetics. He gained recognition for his work, "THE REASON FOR GOD: BELIEF IN AN AGE OF SKEPTICISM", which was named the Book of the Year 2008 by World Magazine. Keller is lauded for his logical approach to faith and spirituality.

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Brian Tracy

The subject is the CEO of a training and development firm, addressing over 250,000 people annually in seminars throughout 55 countries. His work spans topics like leadership, selling, and success psychology. Besides delivering over 5,000 seminars and consulting for 1,000 companies, he has written over 45 books and produced over 300 audio and video learning programs; his best-seller has been translated into 20 languages. Prior to his current role, he held high-level executive positions and had careers in fields such as sales, real estate, and management consulting. He is also the president of three companies.

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Susan Peirce Thompson PhD

Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D. is an expert in the psychology of eating and the founder of Bright Line Eating Solutions.

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Robert T. Kiyosaki

The author of international bestseller, "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has greatly influenced the world's perspective on money and investing. He criticizes traditional advice, such as getting a good job and saving money, as redundant and defective. The "Rich Dad" series has sold over 27 million copies internationally. The author also co-wrote "Why We Want You To Be Rich - Two Men - One Message" with Donald Trump, which debuted at number one on The New York Times bestsellers list. Prior to his writing career, he created the educational board game CASHFLOW 101 and founded an international education company.

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