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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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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
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Brené Brown | Avery

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

RM30.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.29

RM30.00 MYR

67% off est. retail
This book could be a good read for you if you've ever felt held back by fear or the need to constantly appear strong. Brené Brown's "Daring Greatly" offers a powerful perspective on vulnerability, showing how it can be a source of strength and connection rather than weakness. Through her research and personal stories, she encourages readers to step into the arena of life and dare greatly, embracing the uncertainties and risks that come with it. This book provides a transformative guide to living a more authentic and fulfilling life by letting ourselves be seen.
The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results
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Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter  | Harvard Business Review Press

The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.91

RM45.00 MYR

66% off est. retail
If you're grappling with what it means to be a leader in today's complex corporate environment, "The Mind of the Leader" could shine a light on the path forward. With its evidence-based approach blending mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion, it challenges conventional leadership models. It's not another 'quick-fix' leadership book; it presents a profound shift that begins with the leader's inner development and radiates outward, ideally reshaping their approach to engaging and inspiring their team.
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams
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Deepak Chopra | Amber-allen Publ., New World Library

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams

RM22.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.18

RM22.00 MYR

66% off est. retail
Imagine redefining success; it's not always the grind, the meticulous planning, or your relentless ambition. Chopra's book offers a compelling alternative, infusing spirituality into the definition of success. By aligning with natural laws, it claims, you can achieve a fulfilling life with ease. This isn't just a one-time read—it's a guide you'll likely want to revisit, with practical applications for a more balanced, prosperous life.
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.
Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way
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Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter  | Harvard Business Review Press

Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.86

RM52.00 MYR

This is for anyone who wants to lead firmly without becoming cold. It stands out because it does not treat compassion as softness, but as something that works best when paired with judgment and clarity. Readers would likely appreciate how practical it feels, especially when facing uncomfortable conversations, tough calls, and the real messiness of people management.
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.
Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization
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Ron Williams, Karl Weber  | Greenleaf Book Group Press

Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.8

RM52.00 MYR

This feels like sitting down with a seasoned CEO who tells you what leadership actually looks like beyond the buzzwords. Ron Williams blends personal experience with real-world lessons in a way that makes growth feel actionable, whether you're managing yourself, a team, or a whole organization. If you like leadership books that are direct, credible, and easy to return to throughout your career, this one has that steady shelf-life.
Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most
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Nick Craig | Grand Central Publishing

Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.79

RM52.00 MYR

64% off est. retail
This feels like the kind of leadership book people turn to when success alone stops feeling like enough. Nick Craig makes purpose practical, showing how it can steady you in pressure-filled moments and help you act with more conviction. If you want a career guide that feels both reflective and useful, this one offers a grounded way to lead with more clarity, energy, and impact.
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.
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.
The Economist Style Guide
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The Economist | Bloomberg Press

The Economist Style Guide

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.04

RM45.00 MYR

If you like writing that sounds confident without being fussy, this is a genuinely useful companion. It is practical, opinionated, and surprisingly readable, helping you spot lazy phrases, tidy up muddled sentences, and write with more precision. Readers often love that it is not just about grammar rules, but about learning how clear thought becomes clear prose.
The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth
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James Allen, Chris Zook  | Harvard Business Review Press

The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth

RM52.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.79

RM52.00 MYR

64% off est. retail
This is the kind of business book people reach for when their company is getting bigger but somehow feeling slower, messier, and farther from customers. It stands out because it does not just talk strategy from 30,000 feet; it zeroes in on the internal habits that quietly choke growth. If you like sharp management thinking with practical insight, this feels like a smart reset for leaders who want scale without bureaucracy.
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.
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.

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.