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Personal Development Books

Our Personal Development section offers a world of insight and self-discovery. From transforming one’s mindset to building habits and routines for success, these books help unlock our potential. Whether you’re seeking guidance on productivity, emotional intelligence or mindfulness, find invaluable resources here.

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Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze
Just Arrived
Svend Brinkmann | Polity

Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze

RM44.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.6

RM44.00 MYR

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If you’re tired of being told to optimize every part of your life, this will feel like a deep exhale. Brinkmann is sharp, funny, and refreshingly skeptical of the endless pressure to improve, offering a calmer, more grounded way to live. It’s the kind of book that makes people feel seen rather than fixed.
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness
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Chade-Meng Tan, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Daniel Goleman  | Harperone

Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.04

RM37.00 MYR

If you want personal growth that actually feels usable in real life, this book lands beautifully. It blends mindfulness with workplace success in a way that feels practical rather than preachy, like getting a peek into a course designed for high performers who still want calm, clarity, and better relationships. Readers often come away feeling both more grounded and more capable.
What Really Works: The 4+2 Formula for Sustained Business Success
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Bruce Roberson, William Joyce, Nitin Nohria  | Harper Business

What Really Works: The 4+2 Formula for Sustained Business Success

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.66

RM52.00 MYR

If you are tired of vague business advice, this one feels refreshingly grounded because it is built on years of research rather than management fashion. It distills success into a practical framework, so you come away feeling like strong companies are not mysterious after all. Readers who like clear thinking, strategy, and actionable ideas will find it especially rewarding.
Mindfulness at Work: Reduce Stress, Live Mindfully, and Be Happier and More Productive at Work
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Anna Black | Cico Books

Mindfulness at Work: Reduce Stress, Live Mindfully, and Be Happier and More Productive at Work

RM44.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.56

RM44.00 MYR

This is a lovely fit if work often feels noisy, reactive, or draining. Anna Black keeps mindfulness practical, with short exercises you can actually use between emails, meetings, and deadlines. Readers who want less stress without anything too heavy or mystical will likely find it reassuring, useful, and easy to return to.
Accelerating Performance: How Organizations Can Mobilize, Execute, and Transform With Agility
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Sharon Toye, Colin Price  | Wiley

Accelerating Performance: How Organizations Can Mobilize, Execute, and Transform With Agility

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.63

RM52.00 MYR

If you like business books that actually tell you what to do on Monday morning, this one will probably land well. It stands out by turning big ideas about agility and transformation into a structured, research-backed framework that feels usable rather than vague. Readers who lead teams or drive change will likely appreciate how it connects strategy, culture, and execution without drifting into corporate fluff.
Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy
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Mark Thornton | Sounds True

Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy

RM44.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.66

RM44.00 MYR

This is the kind of book that makes meditation feel doable instead of idealistic. If you’ve ever thought you were too busy to sit still, Mark Thornton meets you exactly there and shows how calm can fit into the cracks of a packed day. Readers who love practical, no-fuss self-help will appreciate how quickly the ideas can be tried in real life.

Why Invest in Personal Development?

Personal development is after all an ongoing journey, and necessary for all of us! Here at Thryft, our collection spans relevant topics such as mindfulness, productivity and emotional intelligence. Learn from thought leaders, who can offer perspectives that empower you to achieve personal growth and fulfilment. Help yourself to our collection if you desire to improve yourself, one book at a time.