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What Motivational Books Do You Actually Swear By?

So we can cut through the bullcrap of cheesy "just believe in yourself" books.

Have you ever picked up a book expecting to be ~enlightened and inspired~, but instead, just shook your head and said:

Whether the author uses cringe-inducing language or it seems like their advice seems too far-removed, it's time for some book recs that aren't lame, people!! 🙌

Like a no-bullshit book about putting your middle fingers up like you just don't care.

Or a book that taps into the wonderful world of Hygge, a Danish concept about finding happiness in simplicity.

Or even a blockbuster book-turned-movie about one woman's empowering solo journey backpacking across California.

So here's where you wonderful readers come in. We want to know what books have actually motivated you to do shit/become a more confident person/save money/etc!

Let us know what motivational books you actually swear by in the comments to be featured in a future BuzzFeed Community post or video!