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The 5 best behavioral science books of all time

The Psychology of Money

by Morgan Housel

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel argues that doing well with money depends far more on behavior, patience and self-knowledge than on intelligence or technical skill.

Nudge

by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein

Nudge, by Nobel winner Richard Thaler and Harvard law professor Cass Sunstein, shows how small changes in how choices are presented can steer us toward better health, wealth, and happiness each day, while leaving us free to choose our own way.

Dopamine Nation

by Anna Lembke, MD

Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, MD teaches how pleasure and pain share the same circuitry in your brain, and how to reset that balance in a world of endless temptation.

Atomic Habits

by James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear teaches you a simple, proven framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones. One small, one percent improvement at a time.

Tiny Habits

by BJ Fogg

Tiny Habits by Stanford behavior scientist BJ Fogg shows how to create lasting change by starting ridiculously small, anchoring new behaviors to existing routines, and celebrating every tiny win.

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The Laws of Human Nature

Robert Greene

The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene decodes the hidden forces driving human behavior, teaching you how to read people accurately and master your own self-destructive impulses.

The Millionaire Next Door

Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko reveals that most real millionaires live surprisingly modestly, and it shows how ordinary earners can quietly build lasting wealth.

The Obesity Code

Jason Fung, MD

The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD argues that weight gain isn't about willpower or calories at all. It's about hormones, especially insulin, and the book shows you how to finally bring them down.

Thinking In Bets

Annie Duke

Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke, a former professional poker champion, shows how to make smarter choices by treating every decision as a bet under uncertainty.

Thinking Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

"Thinking Fast and Slow," by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman, reveals how two competing systems in your mind shape every single choice you make.

Outliers

Malcolm Gladwell

"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell explores the surprising forces behind extraordinary success. From timing and culture, to community and opportunity.

Influence

Robert Cialdini

"Influence" by Robert Cialdini reveals the seven powerful principles of persuasion that shape nearly every "yes" we give, often without us realizing it.