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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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What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful
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Mark Reiter, Marshall Goldsmith  | Grand Central Publishing

What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.95

RM45.00 MYR

52% off est. retail
This book is recommended for individuals who strive for success and wish to sustain it. Marshall Goldsmith's coaching expertise in aiding global leaders overcome their hindrances is invaluable in this book. The book provides a unique approach to achieving sustained growth by focusing on eliminating dysfunctions. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to further their career and achieve long-term success.
Global HR Competencies: Mastering Competitive Value from the Outside-In
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Jon Younger, Ulrich, Wayne Brockbank  | Mcgraw Hill

Global HR Competencies: Mastering Competitive Value from the Outside-In

RM41.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.97

RM41.00 MYR

84% off est. retail
This book is a valuable resource for HR professionals and CEOs who want to learn about the best HR practices and how they can help in achieving sustainable impact on customers and society. It provides lessons from companies on every continent, guiding principles that HR's next generations can't afford to be without, and how HR impacts short-term individual and business performance. The book teaches HR professionals how to employ, develop, and make the most of HR professionals, giving your organization a maximum advantage in any part of the world.
Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy
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Shauna Shapiro | Sounds True

Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.27

RM52.00 MYR

This is a lovely pick if mindfulness has ever felt intimidating or if you are tired of being hard on yourself for not doing it perfectly. Shauna Shapiro makes the science feel warm, personal, and genuinely encouraging, so the book reads less like instruction and more like being guided back to yourself. It is especially appealing if you want practical calm and emotional healing without anything overly heavy or abstract.
One Life: How We Forgot to Live Meaningful Lives
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Morten Albaek | Lid Publishing

One Life: How We Forgot to Live Meaningful Lives

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.88

RM52.00 MYR

This feels like a thoughtful wake-up call for anyone who looks successful on paper but feels strangely depleted underneath. Morten Albæk digs into the modern paradox of having more and feeling worse, and what makes it land is his insistence that meaning matters more than chasing happiness. If work, stress, identity, and purpose are all tangled up for you, this is the kind of book that can genuinely reframe how you live.
The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success
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Albert-László Barabási | Little, Brown And Company

The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.17

RM52.00 MYR

This is a smart, surprisingly eye-opening read if you’ve ever wondered why hard work alone doesn’t always get rewarded. Barabási takes success out of the self-help realm and looks at it through data, networks, and real-world patterns, which makes the insights feel fresh and convincing. Readers who like big ideas with practical relevance will probably come away seeing careers, reputation, and achievement in a completely different light.
Six Simple Rules: How to Manage Complexity Without Getting Complicated
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Peter Tollman, Yves Morieux  | Harvard Business Review Press

Six Simple Rules: How to Manage Complexity Without Getting Complicated

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.93

RM52.00 MYR

This is a sharp, practical read for anyone tired of seeing more meetings, rules, and structures create less progress. It stands out because it doesn’t just complain about complexity—it shows how cooperation, autonomy, and smarter design can actually make organizations work better. If you like business books that feel grounded in real companies rather than management buzzwords, this one will likely feel both refreshing and genuinely useful.
The Journey: A Practical Guide to Healing Your Life and Setting Yourself Free
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Brandon Bays | Atria Books

The Journey: A Practical Guide to Healing Your Life and Setting Yourself Free

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.96

RM52.00 MYR

If you're drawn to emotional healing and spiritual self-discovery, this will likely feel deeply reassuring and empowering. Readers often connect with its hopeful, transformational tone and the sense that real change can begin from within. It’s especially appealing if you want a guided, practical approach to working through pain and moving toward a freer, lighter life.
Complete Guide to Intuiti Creative Cards
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Alessandra Mazzucchelli, Matteo di Pascale

Complete Guide to Intuiti Creative Cards

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.0

RM52.00 MYR

If you ever feel stuck staring at a blank page, this looks like the kind of book that can gently shake ideas loose. Its appeal is in making creativity feel less intimidating and more instinctive, almost like having a deck of prompts that helps you trust your own imagination. It would likely suit artists, writers, or anyone who wants a fresh, hands-on way to get inspired again.
One Second Ahead: Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness
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Gillian Coutts, Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter  | Palgrave Macmillan

One Second Ahead: Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.77

RM45.00 MYR

If work leaves you mentally scattered, this book feels like a reset button. It turns mindfulness into something practical and usable in meetings, emails, and everyday pressure, rather than something abstract or spiritual. Readers who like actionable self-improvement will appreciate how grounded it feels, especially with its real workplace examples and small habits that seem genuinely doable.
Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze
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Svend Brinkmann | Polity

Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.6

RM45.00 MYR

51% off est. retail
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.
Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
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Dacher Keltner | W. W. Norton & Company

Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.58

RM52.00 MYR

This is a thoughtful, uplifting read for anyone curious about why humans are wired for kindness, awe, and connection. Keltner blends psychology, personal stories, and philosophy in a way that feels both intelligent and deeply human. Readers who enjoy books that make them see everyday emotions differently will likely find this one quietly transformative.
Supersurvivors: The Surprising Link Between Suffering and Success – The Psychology of Remarkable Growth and Transformation After Trauma
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David B. Feldman, Lee Kravetz  | Harper Paperbacks

Supersurvivors: The Surprising Link Between Suffering and Success – The Psychology of Remarkable Growth and Transformation After Trauma

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.53

RM52.00 MYR

36% off est. retail
This is a thoughtful, uplifting read for anyone curious about how people can grow after life breaks them open. It stands out because it does not lean on empty positivity, but instead offers a more honest kind of hope rooted in reality. The mix of psychology and real survivor stories makes it feel both credible and deeply human, the kind of book that can leave you feeling steadier and more capable.
The Core - Better Life, Better Performance
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Oskari Saari, Aki Hintsa  | Wsoy

The Core - Better Life, Better Performance

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.94

RM52.00 MYR

36% off est. retail
This is the kind of performance book that feels grounded rather than preachy, because it comes from someone who worked at the absolute top while never losing sight of health and humanity. If you like practical advice with a bigger life philosophy behind it, this one offers both. It reads like a smart blend of elite sport, wellbeing, and perspective on what success should actually feel like.
HR Disrupted: It's Time for Something Different
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Lucy Adams | Practical Inspiration Publishing

HR Disrupted: It's Time for Something Different

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.1

RM52.00 MYR

This is a sharp, practical read for anyone tired of outdated people policies that feel more controlling than helpful. Lucy Adams makes HR feel less like bureaucracy and more like a real way to help people thrive at work. Readers who enjoy fresh thinking with immediately usable ideas will likely find it both validating and energising.
Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive
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Barbara L. Fredrickson | Crown Archetype

Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.96

RM37.00 MYR

If you like self-help that feels grounded rather than fluffy, this one stands out because Barbara Fredrickson brings real psychological research to something as personal as emotion. Readers often come away feeling empowered by the idea that positivity is not forced cheerfulness, but a practical skill that can widen your perspective and help you recover from stress. It is especially good for anyone wanting gentle, evidence-based ways to feel more resilient, connected, and alive.
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.
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

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.56

RM45.00 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.
Body Mind Balancing: Using Your Mind to Heal Your Body
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Osho | St. Martin's Griffin

Body Mind Balancing: Using Your Mind to Heal Your Body

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.0

RM37.00 MYR

This feels like a soft invitation to slow down and actually listen to what your body has been trying to say. If you’re drawn to holistic healing or want relief from everyday tension, its meditative approach can feel surprisingly intimate and grounding. Readers who enjoy reflective wellness books may appreciate how it turns self-care into a real conversation between mind and body.
The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities for Personal and Collective Success
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Jay J. Van Bavel, Dominic J. Packer  | Wildfire

The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities for Personal and Collective Success

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.02

RM52.00 MYR

54% off est. retail
This is a smart, surprisingly accessible read for anyone curious about why people think, feel, and act so differently in groups. It connects everyday behavior, politics, prejudice, and even personal motivation in a way that feels eye-opening rather than abstract. You come away seeing identity as something fluid and powerful, with real insight into how that can be used for healthier relationships and meaningful collective change.
The Storytelling Edge: How to Transform Your Business, Stop Screaming Into the Void, and Make People Love You
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Inc. Contently, Joe Lazauskas, Shane Snow  | Wiley

The Storytelling Edge: How to Transform Your Business, Stop Screaming Into the Void, and Make People Love You

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.42

RM52.00 MYR

60% off est. retail
If business books often feel dry or preachy, this one stands out by showing how storytelling actually changes how people connect, trust, and remember you. It blends marketing insight with neuroscience in a way that feels practical rather than abstract. A great pick if you want your ideas, brand, or work to land with real people instead of disappearing into the noise.
HR From the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources
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Jon Younger, Dave Ulrich, Wayne Brockbank  | Mcgraw Hill

HR From the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.95

RM52.00 MYR

If you work in HR and want to be seen as more than a support function, this book will likely feel both validating and challenging. It pushes you to think like a business leader, not just an HR specialist, and backs that shift with research rather than buzzwords. Readers would probably appreciate how grounded and actionable it feels, especially if they want a clearer path to growing real influence at work.
Leader as Coach: Strategies for Coaching & Developing Others
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Mary Dee Hicks, David B. Peterson  | Korn Ferry Leadership Consulting Co

Leader as Coach: Strategies for Coaching & Developing Others

RM40.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.45

RM40.00 MYR

If you lead people and want to get better at developing them, this feels immediately useful rather than overly theoretical. It gives you concrete coaching strategies, feedback approaches, and ways to handle resistance that can make everyday management more effective. Readers who like actionable business books will probably appreciate how directly it helps turn good intentions into better leadership habits.
Loving Every Child: Wisdom for Parents
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Sandra Joseph, Janusz Korczak  | Algonquin Books

Loving Every Child: Wisdom for Parents

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.29

RM45.00 MYR

This is the kind of parenting book that feels warm rather than preachy, offering small, thoughtful insights you can return to again and again. Korczak’s deep respect for children gives it a humane, timeless quality that many parents find grounding. If you want something reflective, tender, and genuinely helpful, this can quietly reshape how you see your child.

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.